Best Daycares in Jackson, Ohio

Top 10 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

21 TROPIC ST

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
2
A

JACKSON SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

13842 STATE ROUTE 93

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
3
A

JACKSON WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

16349 BEAVER PIKE

Score: 98.22 violations
Health: 94Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

HOPE HAVEN SCHOOL - PS

822 SELLARS DR

Score: 93.45 violations
Health: 78Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
5
A

CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY

10595 CHILLICOTHE PIKE

Score: 93.14 violations
Health: 82Safety: 100Staffing: 97Compliance: 95
6
A

JACKSON NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11507 CHILLICOTHE PIKE

Score: 91.97 violations
Health: 88Safety: 95.5Staffing: 90Compliance: 95.5
7
D

JVCA HEAD START - PARKVIEW

320 WEST SOUTH STREET

Score: 66.423 violations
Health: 27Safety: 83.5Staffing: 77.5Compliance: 92.5
8
D

MILTON HEAD START CENTER

3523 FAIRGREENS ROAD

Score: 61.313 violations
Health: 26.5Safety: 62.5Staffing: 80Compliance: 97
9
F

JACKSON HEAD START CENTER

13842 STATE ROUTE 93

Score: 56.416 violations
Health: 46Safety: 62.5Staffing: 47Compliance: 80.5
10
F

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF JACKSON COUNTY

692 PATTONSVILLE RD

Score: 49.839 violations
0Safety: 95.5Staffing: 24.5Compliance: 100
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Jackson

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

60%

A or B safety grades

10

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$751/mo

Infant center cost in JACKSON

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

Common provider types in Jackson include Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool, Licensed School-Age Child Care.

The average provider in this market has 10.9 recorded violations, while 2 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

JACKSON accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Jackson, 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 Jackson

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

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Jackson. 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 Jackson 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. JACKSON MIDDLE 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.