Best Daycares in Westerville, Ohio

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

1
A

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT ROBERT FROST

270 N SPRING RD

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

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT CHERRINGTON

522 CHERRINGTON ROAD

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

ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD ACADEMY

6841 FREEMAN RD

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
4
A

POINTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

720 POINTVIEW DR

Score: 100.0No violations
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
5
A

CARE AFTER SCHOOL - WORTHINGTON PARK

500 PARK RD

Score: 98.81 violation
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 95Compliance: 100
6
A

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

936 EASTWIND DR

Score: 98.72 violations
Health: 95.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
7
A

OAKSTONE ACADEMY

900 CLUB DR

Score: 97.63 violations
Health: 98.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 87
8
A

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT ANNEHURST

925 W MAIN ST

Score: 96.94 violations
Health: 91Safety: 98.5Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
9
A

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT MARK TWAIN

799 E WALNUT ST

Score: 93.94 violations
Health: 83.5Safety: 98.5Staffing: 97Compliance: 100
10
A

ENCHANTED CARE LEARNING CENTER

1243 COUNTY LINE RD

Score: 93.76 violations
Health: 86.5Safety: 100Staffing: 91Compliance: 100
11
A

THE LEARNING LADDER PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE INC.

695 COOPER ROAD

Score: 92.87 violations
Health: 85.5Safety: 97Staffing: 92Compliance: 100
12
A

OURDAY PRESCHOOL, LLC

51 N. STATE STREET

Score: 91.77 violations
Health: 74.5Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 95.5
13
A

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT WILDER

6375 GOLDFINCH DRIVE

Score: 91.39 violations
Health: 74Safety: 97Staffing: 100Compliance: 100
14
A

YWCA KIDS PLACE AT MCVAY

270 S HEMPSTEAD

Score: 91.28 violations
Health: 90.5Safety: 100Staffing: 78Compliance: 97
15
B

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2655 W SCHROCK RD

Score: 86.712 violations
Health: 89.5Safety: 100Staffing: 75.5Compliance: 73
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Westerville

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

34%

A or B safety grades

48

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$979/mo

Infant center cost in FRANKLIN

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD ACADEMY with a A grade and a 100.0 score.

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

The average provider in this market has 26.3 recorded violations, while 7 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

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

Infant Center

$979/mo

Preschool Center

$736/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$661/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 Westerville

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

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Westerville. 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 Westerville 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. YWCA KIDS PLACE AT ROBERT FROST 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.