Online Child Care Resource Locator | Ohio Department Of Education & Workforce

25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215-4183

Eligibility

State of Ohio residents.

Required documents

Hours

24/7.

(877) 644-6338

Voice

(888) 886-0181

Voice

Websitehttp://childcaresearch.ohio.gov

Application process

Visit childcaresearch.ohio.gov for resources.

Fees

None.

Service area

Washington County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Wyandot County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Knox County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Licking County, Ohio Crawford County, Ohio Marion County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Coshocton County, Ohio

This online resource locator system will help you locate the type of early care and education program that meets your needs. You also can learn more about programs' licensing status, Step Up To Quality rating, and inspection results.

Last assured

02/11/2026

What's Here

Child Care Issues Internet Information Resources

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Education & Workforce

ODE oversees the hiring of the State Superintendent, regulates K-12 education, determines educator training and licensure, and uses judgment on educator misconduct and school district territory disputes. Also explores the concerns, emerging issues and best practices that are helping students succeed locally, statewide and nationally.