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Preschools & Early Learning in Columbus & Central Ohio
Programs that end at pre-K or kindergarten, including church preschools and early-learning chains.
Funding note: EdChoice does not fund pre-K. The Ohio Preschool Program, Early Start Columbus and publicly funded child care are the sources for these years.
36
Schools in this list6
On Ohio's chartered nonpublic list (EdChoice-eligible school type)1
On DEW's 2026-27 non-chartered (NCNP) list23
Enroll pre-K0
Enroll grade 12$6,166
2026-27 EdChoice maximum, K-8| Status in our directory | EdChoice / Expansion | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered (in OEDS) | Can enroll scholarship students | Confirm the school is taking EdChoice for your child's grade |
| Non-chartered (DEW NCNP list) | Not available | Ask about school aid and SGO scholarships |
| Not on either state list | Not available as listed | Usually a preschool or child care program; see early-years funding |
By community
Preschools & Early Learning in Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware
8 schools · 1 chartered
Browse →Preschools & Early Learning in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side
6 schools · 1 chartered
Browse →Preschools & Early Learning in Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany
6 schools · 1 chartered
Browse →Preschools & Early Learning in Dublin & Hilliard
6 schools · 0 chartered
Browse →Preschools & Early Learning in Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County
3 schools · 0 chartered
Browse →All 36 preschools & early learning
| School | Type | Community | Grades | Ohio status | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Family Academy 5150 Reed Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | Not on state lists | 24 |
| Children's Academy 100 Obetz Rd, Columbus 43207 | Christian Schools | Grove City, Groveport, Canal Winchester & the South Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| Creme de La Creme 360 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 200 |
| Dublin Learning Academy 5900 Cromdale Dr Ste 100, Dublin 43017 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 30 |
| Dublin Montessori Academy 10465 Sawmill Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 26 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 7376 Gooding Blvd Bldg 2, Delaware 43015 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 6 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 4394 Davidson Rd, Hilliard 43026 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 7 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 8761 Moreland St. B, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | Not on state lists | 65 |
| Jolly Tots Too! 5511 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus 43230 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 12 |
| Joyland Preschool/childcare 5400 Wilcox Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| Lancaster Montessori School 1111 W Fair Ave, Lancaster 43130 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| Linworth Children's Center 7070 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus 43235 | Christian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | ✓ Chartered | 19 |
| Messiah Christian School 1200 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg 43068 | Christian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-K | Non-chartered (NCNP) | 12 |
| Montessori Children's House 950 King Ave, Columbus 43212 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 19 |
| Montessori Community School 621 Country Club Dr, Newark 43055 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County | K | ✓ Chartered | 6 |
| Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 2140 Fishinger Rd, Columbus 43221 | Christian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| New Albany Montessori School 6436 Harlem Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 14 |
| North Star Academy 2350 Fuji Dr, Columbus 43229 | Schools With No Affiliation on File | Northland, Linden & the Northeast Side | K | ✓ Chartered | — |
| Northside Montessori School 2855 Snouffer Rd, Columbus 43235 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| OSU Child Care Center 725 Ackerman Rd, Columbus 43202 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Clintonville & the University District | K | ✓ Chartered | 18 |
| Prep Academy Schools 3812 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center 43035 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | Not on state lists | 10 |
| Prep Academy Schools - Dublin 5720 Avery Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 20 |
| Primrose School St. Pinnacle 1239 Lamplighter Dr, Grove City 43123 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Grove City, Groveport, Canal Winchester & the South Side | K | Not on state lists | 9 |
| Primrose School at Polaris 561 Westar Blvd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 22 |
| Primrose School of Dublin 6415 Post Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | K | Not on state lists | 36 |
| Primrose School of Reynoldsburg 60 N Brice Rd, Columbus 43213 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-K | Not on state lists | 13 |
| Ready Set Grow 5200 New Albany Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | Not on state lists | 18 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Preschool 1400 Concordia Dr, Lancaster 43130 | Christian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| Smoky Row Children's Center 8615 Smoky Row Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | ✓ Chartered | 50 |
| The Emilia School 3561 Home Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| The Gardner School of Dublin 6145 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 18 |
| The Goddard School 419 W Olentangy St, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 25 |
| The Goddard School 8750 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | ✓ Chartered | 20 |
| The Goddard School - Lewis Center 8542 Owenfield Dr, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 23 |
| The Goddard School of Pickerington 12970 Rustic Dr, Pickerington 43147 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 19 |
| The Mary Evans Child Development Center 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus 43221 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | Not on state lists | 11 |
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