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

Paulding County, Ohio is home to 9 state-licensed care providers across 7 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Antwerp, OH 1 providers Grover Hill, OH 1 providers Melrose, OH 1 providers Oakwood, OH 1 providers Paulding, OH 2 providers Payne, OH 2 providers Scott, OH 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Paulding County

1 provider in Paulding County: Paulding

Child Care Center Little Sprouts Early Learning Center Paulding, OH 45879

Family Child Care Homes in Paulding County

1 provider in Paulding County: Melrose

Family Child Care Home Stahl, Teresa D Melrose, OH 45861

Preschools in Paulding County

7 providers in Paulding County: Antwerp, Payne, Grover Hill, Scott, Oakwood, Paulding

Preschool Antwerp Local Elementary School Antwerp, OH 45813 Preschool Divine Mercy School Payne, OH 45880 Preschool Grover Hill School Grover Hill, OH 45849 Preschool Little Harvest Preschool Scott, OH 45886 Preschool Oakwood Elementary School Oakwood, OH 45873 Preschool Paulding Elementary School Paulding, OH 45879 Preschool Payne School Payne, OH 45880

Choosing care in Paulding County

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.

When you are choosing care in Paulding County, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

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

According to current licensing data, Paulding County, Ohio has 9 licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.

Which cities in Paulding County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Antwerp, Grover Hill, Melrose, Oakwood, Paulding and others 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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