Best Daycares in New Lexington, Ohio
Top 5 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.
Why these daycares rank at the top in New Lexington
This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in New Lexington. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.
100%
A or B safety grades
5
Center-based providers
0
Accredited or Head Start providers
$792/mo
Infant center cost in PERRY
Market Notes
The current top-scoring provider in this city is NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL with a A grade and a 100.0 score.
Common provider types in New Lexington include Licensed School-Age Child Care, Licensed School-Based Preschool, Licensed Child Care Center.
The average provider in this market has 4.0 recorded violations, while 1 provider currently show none in the data we track.
Local cost and care context
PERRY accounts for the largest share of providers we track in New Lexington, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.
Infant Center
$792/mo
Preschool Center
$758/mo
Toddler Home Daycare
$714/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.
Frequently asked questions about daycare in New Lexington
How does a daycare make the best-of list in New Lexington?
Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in New Lexington. 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 New Lexington 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. NEW LEXINGTON 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.