Child Care

Dustin Pearce
Dec 22, 2022
3 min read

Updated: Oct 17, 2024

Child Care Resources in Wilmington, Ohio

Find answers to your childcare needs here. Links to assistance eligibility, applications, as well as licensed childcare providers in the area and if they accept vouchers or are private pay only. You will also find foster care and adoption information here.

Child Care Providers (view)
Financial Assistance (view)
Youth Programs (view)
Other Resources (view)

Child Care Providers

Clinton County Community Action Program Head Start Clinton Center

Address: 333 Clinton St. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 481-5064

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

Learn More: Website

Clinton County Early Learning Center

Address: 1600 Alex Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 481-5681

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

Learn More: Website

Holmes Elementary School

Address: 1350 W Truesdell St, Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 382-2750

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

Learn More: Website

Erdman Center for Early Learning (Head Start)

Address: 789 N. Nelson Ave. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 382-8365

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

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Laurel Oaks Preschool Center

Address: 300 Oak Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: 937) 382-1411

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

Learn More: Website

Sonshine Christian Preschool & Kindergarten

Address: 909 W Locust St. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 382-0904

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

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Timber Faith Preschool

Address: 840 Timber Glen. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 382-2185

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

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Wilmington Cooperative Preschool

Address: 74 E Locust St. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 382-1465

Payment: Accepts ODJFS Voucher(s)

Learn More: Website

Julie Wright

Address: 993 Rovente Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177

Phone: (937) 725-9992

Payment: Accept ODJFS Vouchers

Learn More: Website

Financial Assistance

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS)

The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services offers financial assistance to eligible parents and caretakers to help them with child care costs while they engage in work, educations or job training. Families can be eligible to have all or part of their monthly child care expenses paid on their behalf.

Eligibility: Website

Child Care Voucher Application: PDF

Voucher Accepted Child Care Programs: Website

Learn More: Website

Youth Programs

Clinton County Youth Council (CCYC)

Clinton County Youth Council (CCYC) is a free after-school youth center for students in grades 6–12. Our mission is to "help youth make healthy choices" by offering daily shelter, snacks/meals, mentoring, academic support, and recreation opportunities. Our house of operation are 3-7 pm Monday-Friday.

Address: 302 W. Sugartree St. Wilmington, OH 45177

Hours: Mon–Fri 3pm to 7pm

Phone: (937) 382-2828

Learn More: Facebook

Other Resources

Ohio Kinship Program

With ODJFS the Ohio Kinship program provides support and education for family members taking care of children within their immediate family, either short or long term.

Phone: 1 (844) OHIO-KAN

Additional Resources for Kinship Families: Visit Website

Learn More: Website

Adoption

Temporary and permanent care can have a lasting impact. Choosing to be a foster or adoptive parent means choosing to give a child love and stability at a time when they need it most.

Adoption Rights & Responsibilities: Website

Adoptive Parent Training: Website

Adoption Application: Visit the Clinton County ODJFS