We care about families
We know that access to safe, reliable childcare is essential to families achieving and maintaining financial stability, and is a key element to Hancock County's overall workforce development.
And, of course, childcare is a benefit to children as they grow and develop socially, academically and emotionally.
We also recognize that quality childcare can be hard to come by. Many in-home providers have retired in recent years, forcing families onto waiting lists or requiring them to seek providers in neighboring towns. In some instances, parents have had to leave the workforce to stay home with their kids.
To that end, parents and leaders across Hancock County are seeking to create a community plan to address the shortage of providers and to apply for outside funding. We are proud to be a part of several coalitions working to find solutions. Contact us to learn more about these collaborative efforts, or to join!
In the meantime, we have compiled the following list of licensed local providers and licensing types.
Hancock County childcare providers
Licensed Type B
Family Childcare Home, 1-6 children cared for in the provider's personal home
Joylynn Baxter, 600 Sixth St., Findlay, 567-208-9709
Kim A. Rice, 516 E. Foulk, Findlay, 419-348-7168
Nicole L. Trinko, 127 Rector, Findlay, 765-725-0066
Sarah E. Wallen, 1299 1st St., Findlay, 419-420-5220
Christine Warner (Our Turn to Serve), 11885 County Road 12, Rawson, 419-722-9258
Licensed Type C
Licensed Childcare Center, 7 or more children at one time
Almost Home, Inc., 800 Canterbury Drive, Findlay
Almost Home Infant Care & Preschool, 801 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
Around the Clock, Inc., 20613 State Route 37, Mount Blanchard
Around the Clock II, 920 McManness Ave.
Bethel Christian Preschool, 4014 County Road 304, Ada
Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton
Children's Corner South, 2125 Park St., Findlay
Findlay YMCA After-Before-School Services, 600 W. Yates Ave., Findlay
Findlay YMCA After-Before-School Services, 610 Bristol Drive, Findlay
Findlay YMCA Child Development Center, 231 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School, 2330 S. Main St., Findlay
The Fostoria Early Childhood Center, 801 Kirk St., #1, Fostoria
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool, 2300 Northridge Road, Findlay
Little Panthers Learning Center, LLC, 321 Park Drive South, McComb
Marilyn's Lifelong Educational Center, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay
Owens Community College Early Learning Center, 3200 Bright Road, Findlay
Shining Stars Christian Preschool, 300 S. Main St., Arlington
Something Special Learning Center, Inc., 655 Fox Run Road, Suite J, Findlay
TLC Preschool and Childcare, 935 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay
Trinity Lutheran Child Development Center, 18974 State Route 12, Arcadia
Winfield Child Development Center Head Start, 545 Winfield Ave., Findlay
Wesley Center, 1200 Van Buren St., Fostoria
YMCA Early Learning Center at Cory-Rawson, 3930 County Road 26, Rawson
Licensed Type P
Ohio Department of Education Licensed Preschool
Findlay City Schools Preschool, 600 Jacobs Ave., Findlay
McComb ESC Preschool, 328 S. Todd St., McComb
Riverdale School, 20613 State Route 37, Mount Blanchard
Additional Resources
For more information on local services, visit Hancock Helps.
In addition, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) offers financial assistance to eligible parents looking to cover child care costs. ODJFS and county agencies are responsible for licensing and inspecting all childcare settings in Ohio. Visit Find Quality Rated Early Care and Education | Ohio Child Care Search and Child Care | Job and Family Services (ohio.gov) for more details.