Licensed Daycare in Portsmouth, Ohio
4 licensed daycares in Portsmouth, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Ohio licensing records.
Portsmouth listings updated May 2026 from official Ohio records.
Daycare in Portsmouth: what parents should know
Portsmouth has 4 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Preschool the most common type (about 25% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Ohio license at indexing time, sourced from Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 1 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5.
Licensed care in Portsmouth spans 2+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute.
Combined, Portsmouth's licensed centers hold about 406 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Portsmouth childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Portsmouth
ChildCare Aware reports the Ohio average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $700/month for preschool. City-level prices in Portsmouth vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Ohio families may also qualify for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) (intake: (866) 886-3537).
Full Ohio licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:14
- Avg capacity
- 101 kids
Program types in Portsmouth
Largest licensed centers in Portsmouth
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Portsmouth licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Portsmouth
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programPublicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(866) 886-3537 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Portsmouth, Ohio are compiled from official Ohio Department of Children and Youth — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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