Best Daycares in Cincinnati, Ohio

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
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INDIAN HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

6207 DRAKE RD

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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SUMMERSIDE ELEMENTARY

4639 VERMONA DR

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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OUR LADY OF VISITATION

3172 SOUTH RD

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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ST ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

3812 WEIRMAN AVE

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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THE NEW SCHOOL

3 BURTON WOODS LN

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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LEMONS, SUSAN

6763 BRITTON AV

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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CHILD FOCUS LEARNING PROGRAM AT SUMMERSIDE ELEMENTAR

4639 VERMONA DRIVE

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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KEMPER HEIGHTS

924 WAYCROSS RD

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
9
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BLESSED CHRISTIAN DAYCARE LEARNING CENTER L.L.C.

4573 ANTHONY ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
10
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ST. BERNARD HEAD START

4515 TOWER AVE

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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DASHA LYNN'S WONDERLAND

3530 MUDDY CREEK ROAD

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 100Safety: 98.5Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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AMITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4320 E GALBRAITH RD

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 98.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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HOLMES SCHOOL

8688 DONNA LN

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 100Safety: 98.5Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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ST LAWRENCE

1020 CARSON AVE

Score: 99.62 violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 97
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ACADEMY FOR MULTILINGUAL IMMERSION STUDIES

1908 SEYMOUR AVE

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 98.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Cincinnati

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

33%

A or B safety grades

486

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,277/mo

Infant center cost in HAMILTON

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is ST ALOYSIUS GONZAGA with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

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

The average provider in this market has 19.6 recorded violations, while 110 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

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

Infant Center

$1,277/mo

Preschool Center

$1,005/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$823/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 Cincinnati

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

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati 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. INDIAN HILL PRIMARY 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.