Best Daycares in Bucyrus, Ohio

Top 8 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

FAIRWAY SCHOOL

1650 E SOUTHERN AVE

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 98.5Compliance: 100
2
A

GOOD HOPE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

129 W. CHARLES STREET

Score: 98.71 violation
Health: 95.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
3
A

BUCYRUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

245 WOODLAWN AVE

Score: 98.23 violations
Health: 94Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

WYNFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3300 HOLMES CENTER RD

Score: 92.97 violations
Health: 87Safety: 100Staffing: 90Compliance: 95
5
B

SIMMS, AMY

601 SOUTH POPLAR STREET

Score: 82.88 violations
Health: 65Safety: 90Staffing: 85Compliance: 100
6
B

YMCA OF BUCYRUS CHILD CARE

1655 E SOUTHERN AVE

Score: 81.89 violations
Health: 43Safety: 98.5Staffing: 100Compliance: 95.5
7
C

OHCAC BUCYRUS HEAD START

740 TIFFIN STREET

Score: 70.418 violations
Health: 58Safety: 92.5Staffing: 48Compliance: 88
8
F

SONSHINE DAY CARE

2165 STATE ROUTE 4 SOUTH

Score: 57.327 violations
Health: 24Safety: 91Staffing: 37Compliance: 90.5
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Bucyrus

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Bucyrus. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

67%

A or B safety grades

8

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$751/mo

Infant center cost in CRAWFORD

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is FAIRWAY SCHOOL with a A grade and a 99.6 score.

Common provider types in Bucyrus include Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool, Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home.

The average provider in this market has 8.2 recorded violations, while 1 provider currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

CRAWFORD accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Bucyrus, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$751/mo

Preschool Center

$615/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$660/mo

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Bucyrus

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Bucyrus?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Bucyrus. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Bucyrus not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. FAIRWAY SCHOOL currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.