Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Jackson County

Jackson County, Ohio is home to 6 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Jackson, OH 14 providers Oak Hill, OH 2 providers Thurman, OH 1 providers Wellston, OH 4 providers

Child Care Centers in Jackson County

2 providers in Jackson County: Jackson, Wellston

Child Care Center Child Development Center Of Jackson County Jackson, OH 45640 Child Care Center Little Blessings Child Care, LLC- South Center Wellston, OH 45692

Preschools in Jackson County

4 providers in Jackson County: Jackson

Preschool Christian Life Academy Jackson, OH 45640 Preschool Hope Haven School - Ps Jackson, OH 45640 Preschool Jackson Northview Elementary School Jackson, OH 45640 Preschool Jackson Southview Elementary School Jackson, OH 45640

Head Start Programs in Jackson County

7 providers in Jackson County: Jackson, Thurman

Head Start Program Jackson Head Start Center Jackson, OH 45640 Head Start Program Jvca Head Start - Parkview Jackson, OH 45640 Head Start Program Milton Jackson, OH 45640 Capacity 51 Head Start Program Milton Head Start Center Jackson, OH 45640 Head Start Program Parkview Head Start Center Jackson, OH 45640 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Rio Grande Elementary Thurman, OH 45685 Capacity 14 Head Start Program Southview Elementary Jackson, OH 45640 Capacity 17

School-Age Programs in Jackson County

8 providers in Jackson County: Wellston, Jackson, Oak Hill

School-Age Program Bundy Elementary School Wellston, OH 45692 School-Age Program Jackson Area Family Activity Center- Summer Sport Series Jackson, OH 45640 School-Age Program Jackson Middle School Jackson, OH 45640 School-Age Program Jackson Westview Elementary School Jackson, OH 45640 School-Age Program Oak Hill Elementary Oak Hill, OH 45656 School-Age Program Oak Hill Middle/High School Oak Hill, OH 45656 School-Age Program Wellston Intermediate School Wellston, OH 45692 School-Age Program Wellston Middle School Wellston, OH 45692

Choosing care in Jackson County

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 Jackson County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Jackson County have?

According to current licensing data, Jackson County, Ohio has 6 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.

Which cities in Jackson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Jackson, Oak Hill, Thurman, Wellston have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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