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

Lorain, Ohio is served by 62 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Lorain	Providers
Child Care Centers	21	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	35	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	6	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	1	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Lorain

21 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lorain. 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 Bubbles Child Enrichment Center 2 Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Dare To Dream Learning Academy Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Dare To Dream School Age Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Discovery Kids Childcare INC. Lorain, OH 44055 Child Care Center East Lorain Horizon Education Center Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Fairfield Education Centers - Broadway Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Fundamental Learning Center Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Future Generations Child Care & Development Center Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Jump At The Sun Early Learning Center Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Kids R Us Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Little Hearts Learning Child Care Center,llc Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Little Helping Hands Childcare And Learning Center Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Little Lighthouse Learning Center Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Little People's Palace Lorain, LLC Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Lorain Community Horizon Education Center Lorain, OH 44052 Child Care Center Ms. Hunter's Precious Angels LLC Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Neighborhood Alliance Child Enrichment Of Lorain Lorain, OH 44055 Child Care Center Small Scholars University INC. Lorain, OH 44055 Child Care Center Southside Horizon Education Center Lorain, OH 44055 Child Care Center The Nest Schools Amherst Lorain, OH 44053 Child Care Center Tower Educational Learning Center Lorain, OH 44055

Family Child Care Homes in Lorain

35 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lorain. 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.

Preschools in Lorain

6 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lorain. 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 Garfield Elementary School Lorain, OH 44055 Preschool Horizon Science Academy Lorain Lorain, OH 44055 Preschool Roman Avery Preschool Lorain, OH 44052 Preschool Spectrum Growth Lorain, OH 44052 Preschool St Anthony Of Padua Lorain, OH 44052 Preschool St Peter Lorain, OH 44053

Head Start Programs in Lorain

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lorain. 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 Lccaa Head Start-Central Plaza Lorain, OH 44052 Head Start Program Lccaa Hopkins-Locke Head Start Lorain, OH 44052

School-Age Programs in Lorain

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Lorain. 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 The Salvation Army Learning Zone Lorain Lorain, OH 44052

ZIP codes in Lorain

ZIP 44052Care providers ZIP 44053Care providers ZIP 44055Care providers

How to pick care in Lorain

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Lorain, OH, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Nearby cities in Lorain County

Amherst, OH 8 providers Avon, OH 16 providers Avon Lake, OH 14 providers Columbia Statio, OH 3 providers Columbia Station, OH 1 providers Elyria, OH 44 providers Grafton, OH 4 providers Lagrange, OH 4 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lorain, OH have?

Based on current licensing data, Lorain is home to 62 state-licensed providers: 21 child care centers, 35 family child care homes, and 6 preschools.

How do Lorain facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Lorain 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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