Summit & Cuyahoga County, Ohio

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772 child care centers206 school-based preschools54 family child care homes603 quality-rated

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Guides for parents

Preschool and child care costs: how to get help paying in OhioOhio's Publicly Funded Child Care, Child Care Choice Voucher, Ohio Preschool Program and Head Start explained, with 2026 income limits and how to apply in Summit and Cuyahoga.How to choose a preschool or child care program: questions to askA practical checklist for touring preschools and child care centers in Summit and Cuyahoga counties, plus how to check a program's Ohio license, rating and inspections.School-based preschools in Summit and Cuyahoga countiesLicensed school-based preschool programs in Summit and Cuyahoga counties from the Ohio Child Care Search, plus what to know about public school preschool and free CMSD preschool.Ohio child care licensing, inspections and Step Up To Quality, explainedWhat Ohio's child care license types mean, how often programs are inspected, what Bronze, Silver and Gold ratings mean, and how to report a concern.Preschool vs. daycare: what's the difference in Northeast Ohio?How Ohio defines child care centers, school-based preschools, family child care homes and Head Start, how they differ on hours, ages and cost help, and how to choose in Summit and Cuyahoga counties.When can my child start kindergarten in Ohio? Age cutoffs and early entranceOhio's kindergarten age rule in plain language: the age-5 requirement, district cutoff dates, early entrance evaluations, and what it means for planning preschool in Summit and Cuyahoga counties.

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Common questions

Is NEO Preschools free for parents?

Yes. Searching and sending an inquiry are free. NEO Preschools is an independent directory and is not affiliated with the State of Ohio or any program listed.

Where does the program information come from?

Program names, addresses, ages served, Step Up To Quality ratings, license details and funding options come from the State of Ohio's public Ohio Child Care Search (childcaresearch.ohio.gov). Each listing links to its official state record and the date we last checked it.

What do Bronze, Silver and Gold mean?

They are Ohio's Step Up To Quality ratings for licensed programs that go beyond minimum licensing rules. Ohio replaced its old 1–5 star scale with Bronze, Silver and Gold on July 7, 2024. Programs without a rating are still licensed.

Can I get help paying for preschool or child care?

Many Ohio families qualify for Publicly Funded Child Care, the Child Care Choice Voucher, the Ohio Preschool Program or Head Start, depending on income and other rules. Our cost guide explains each one with links to the official sources.