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

Springfield, Ohio is served by 37 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Springfield	Providers
Child Care Centers	20	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	9	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	8	View directory
Head Start Programs	8	View directory
School-Age Programs	3	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Springfield

20 licensed child care centerss are listed in Springfield. 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 Homes in Springfield

9 licensed family child care homess are listed in Springfield. 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 Springfield

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in Springfield. 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 Catholic Central Limestone Springfield, OH 45503 Preschool Clark Early Learning Center Springfield, OH 45506 Preschool Kenton Ridge Elementary Springfield, OH 45503 Preschool Northwestern Elementary School Springfield, OH 45502 Preschool Ridgewood School, The Springfield, OH 45504 Preschool Risen Christ Lutheran Preschool Springfield, OH 45502 Preschool Shawnee Elementary School Springfield, OH 45502 Preschool Shine Christian Preschool Springfield, OH 45502

Head Start Programs in Springfield

8 federally funded head start programss are listed in Springfield. 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 Clark County EHS-HB Springfield, OH 45505 Capacity 55 Head Start Program Creative World of Learning Springfield Springfield, OH 45503 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Ecec Springfield, OH 45505 Capacity 61 Head Start Program Metropolis Springfield, OH 45502 Capacity 15 Head Start Program Metropolis Administrative Office Springfield, OH 45502 Capacity 30 Head Start Program Springfield Children's Center Springfield, OH 45506 Capacity 40 Head Start Program St. Joseph Springfield, OH 45505 Capacity 87 Head Start Program Town & Country Springfield, OH 45505 Capacity 149

School-Age Programs in Springfield

3 licensed school-age programss are listed in Springfield. 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 Lifesports Springfield Springfield, OH 45505 School-Age Program Nightingale Montessori Summer Camp Springfield, OH 45503 School-Age Program Springfield Ymca Summer Day Camp Springfield, OH 45505

ZIP codes in Springfield

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How to pick care in Springfield

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Springfield, 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 Clark County

Enon, OH 2 providers Medway, OH 3 providers New Carlisle, OH 3 providers S. Charleston, OH 1 providers South Charleston, OH 1 providers South Vienna, OH 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Springfield, OH have?

Based on current licensing data, Springfield is home to 37 state-licensed providers: 20 child care centers, 9 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.

How do Springfield facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Springfield 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.

Required disclosures

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