Ohio

Youth programs in Ohio

Listings for this state are still being imported. You can search all states. Home-based family child care is not listed.

State rules at a glance

Childcare licensing: Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Official agency page

Youth camps: Day and overnight camps. Child day camps must register with DCY every year (by March 14) and pay a fee unless they meet an exemption in ORC 5104.21; camps that want to serve publicly funded children must also be accredited by the American Camp Association (or another DCY-approved body) and become DCY 'approved' day camps. Resident (overnight) camps need an annual permit from the loc…

School-age ratio: Not published in our state table. See the state rules page for age groups.

Read the full Ohio rules page · Checked October 2026

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Youth, sports and community nonprofits in Ohio

Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Ohio

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We list childcare centers, school-age programs and camps. Some are licensed, registered or license-exempt. We do not list home-based family child care. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm licensing and program details with the state.