Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Athens, OH

Athens, Ohio is served by 12 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Athens	Providers
Child Care Centers	7	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	3	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Athens

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Athens. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Athens Community Center Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Be The Light Early Learning Center Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Blooming View Montessori Academy Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Fireflies Academy Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Kids Academy Of Athens Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Ohio University Child Development Center Athens, OH 45701 Child Care Center Stages Early Learning Center, LTD Athens, OH 45701

Family Child Care Homes in Athens

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Athens. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Douglas, Karen Athens, OH 45701 Family Child Care Home Little Goose's Learning Center Athens, OH 45701

Preschools in Athens

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Athens. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Beacon School Athens, OH 45701 Preschool East Elementary School Athens, OH 45701 Preschool Morrison Gordon Elementary School Athens, OH 45701

Head Start Programs in Athens

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Athens. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Athens Head Start Athens, OH 45701 Capacity 20

School-Age Programs in Athens

3 licensed school-age programss are listed in Athens. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Factory Street Studio Athens, OH 45701 School-Age Program Ohio University Kids On Campus #2 Athens, OH 45701 School-Age Program U4meme4u Youth Group Athens, OH 45701

ZIP codes in Athens

ZIP 45701Care providers

How to pick care in Athens

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Athens, OH, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Athens County

Amesville, OH 1 providers Chauncey, OH 1 providers Coolville, OH 1 providers Glouster, OH 2 providers Jacksonville, OH 1 providers Millfield, OH 1 providers Stewart, OH 1 providers The Plains, OH 2 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Athens, OH have?

Based on current licensing data, Athens is home to 12 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Athens facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Athens to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Athens licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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