Daycares in Sandusky, OH
All 15 licensed child care facilities in Sandusky, ranked by their real state inspection record — not ads. Every rating below comes from official licensing and violation data.
15licensed daycares
3.1average safety rating
33%with a clean record
10with violations on record
| # | Daycare | Rating | Violations (2 yr) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furry Elementary School310 Douglas Dr | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 2 | New Story Schools Sandusky514 Jackson St | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 3 | Sandusky Central Preschool Campus530 Decatur St | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 4 | Sandusky Central Preschool Campus530 Decatur St | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 5 | The Early Learning Academy2314 Hancock St | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 6 | SHELLY'S DAY CARE1209 W JEFFERSON ST | 3.4★ | 8 | — |
| 7 | ST STEPHEN KIDDIE COLLEGE NURSERY905 E PERKINS AVE | 3.2★ | 6 · 1 high-risk | — |
| 8 | SANDUSKY HEAD START908 SEAVERS WAY | 2.9★ | 12 · 2 high-risk | — |
| 9 | Little Village Daycare1513 Hayes Avenue | 2.7★ | 25 | — |
| 10 | KIDDIE KORRAL315 WEST FOLLETT STREET | 2.5★ | 8 · 5 high-risk | — |
| 11 | Cedar Grove Academy1501 Milan Road | 2.3★ | 15 · 2 high-risk | — |
| 12 | Junior Explorers CDC4806 Timber Commons Drive | 2.3★ | 15 · 4 high-risk | — |
| 13 | Pierce Street Center1215 Pierce St. | 2.0★ | 28 · 3 high-risk | — |
| 14 | My Faith Learning Center1320 E Strub Rd | 1.6★ | 18 · 5 high-risk | — |
| 15 | TRAIN UP A CHILD FAMILY CENTER910 W. MADISON ST. | 1.5★ | 30 · 5 high-risk | — |
Ranked by DaycareAlert's violations-based safety rating (recency-weighted state inspection findings), then by fewest recent violations. "Violations (2 yr)" counts citations in the last two years so cities and facilities are comparable regardless of how far back a state's records go. Data comes directly from state licensing agencies — always open a facility's full record before deciding.