Child care in Columbus, Ohio
732 licensed child care programs in Columbus, Ohio: 530 centers and preschools, 144 family child care homes, 30 before- and after-school programs and 28 other licensed programs. 3,661 official inspections and 17,051 cited violations on file, the latest on Nov 2, 2026, each linked to the official record. Open any provider for its full file.
732
licensed programs
3,661
inspections on file
17,051
recorded violations
Nov 2, 2026
latest inspection
| Provider | Type | Status | Capacity | Inspections | Last inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Christian Child Care Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | May 11, 2026 |
| Norton Road Head Start | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Nuur, Zainab | Family day-care home | License active | — | 7 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Oakland Park Alternative Elementary | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Oakland Park Alternative Elementary | School-age program | License active | — | 3 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Oakland Park Daycare Inc. | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Oakmont Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Ohio Avenue Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Ohio Learning Academy, Inc | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Ohiohealth Children'S Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | May 26, 2026 |
| Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School | School-age program | License active | — | 3 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Olec Prep Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Open Arms Learning Academy | Family day-care home | License active | — | 5 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Osu Child Care Center-Buckeye Village | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Our Experience Learning Academy | Family day-care home | Closed | — | 4 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Our Lady Of Bethlehem | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Our Lady Of Bethlehem | School-age program | License active | — | 4 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Our Little Einsteins Child Care | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Our Star Kids Learning Center Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 8 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Overbrook Weekday Preschool | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Pamela Carter | Family day-care home | License active | — | 9 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Parkers Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Parkmoor Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Parkmoor Elementary Y Club | Child-care center | License active | — | 2 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Parsons Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Patriot Preparatory Academy | Child-care center | License active | — | 1 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Peacox Child Care Ii | Child-care center | License active | — | 10 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Perez, Susan | Family day-care home | License active | — | 14 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Perfect Childcare | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Perkins Playhouse & Learning Center, Inc | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Play & Learn Child Care Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 2 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Play & Learn Christian Child Care | Child-care center | License active | — | 10 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Play House Childcare Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 7 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Playful Pals Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 11 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Playful Pathways Preschool | Family day-care home | License active | — | 5 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Poth, Shana L | Family day-care home | License active | — | 10 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Power Of Prayer Daycare & Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Prairie Lincoln Elementary Ymca After School Program | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Prairie Norton Elementary School | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Precious Jewels Early Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 5 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Precious Stones | Family day-care home | License active | — | 9 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Prewitt'S Playhouse Early Learning Center | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Prima1 Daycare And Learning Center Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 4 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Prime Early Learning Center Llc | Child-care center | License active | — | 6 | May 13, 2026 |
| Primrose School Of Clintonville | Child-care center | License active | — | 2 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Primrose School Of Columbus Downtown | Child-care center | License active | — | 8 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Primrose School Of Grandview | Child-care center | License active | — | 7 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Primrose School Of Reynoldsburg | Child-care center | License active | — | 8 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Primrose School Of Upper Arlington | Child-care center | License active | — | 3 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Data as of Nov 7, 2026 · Ohio Department of Children and Youth.