Toledo Independent Childcare Center provides exceptional childcare in Toledo OH, offering a warm, safe, and enriching environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. With experienced educators and engaging programs, we help children learn, grow, and thrive—enrollment is open now! Families can choose from two convenient locations: our center at 3542 Glendale Ave in south Toledo and our center at 5538 Merriman Rd in Sylvania.
At Toledo Independent Childcare Center, our infant care program supports every stage of early development. From cozy cuddle zones to engaging crawling structures and secure cruising areas, we foster a warm, stimulating environment where your baby can explore, grow, and achieve milestones with love, safety, and expert care.
Every day at Toledo Independent Childcare Center is a chance for toddlers to explore, grow, and shine. Our lively classrooms are filled with age-appropriate play centers that encourage self-expression, teamwork, and confidence. With each new milestone, children proudly say, “I did it!”—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and independence.
Our toddlers and pre-school and pre-kindergarten children thrive in lively, exploration-filled classrooms carefully designed to nurture their development. Through engaging learning centers, they learn to take turns, build confidence, and celebrate their growing independence—proudly exclaiming, “I did it!” every step of the way.
Designed for growing minds, our Young School-Age Day Care program at Toledo Independent Childcare Center offers structured support before and after school. Focusing on homework help, creative play, and social growth, we provide children ages 5–11 with a positive, nurturing environment to learn, connect, and thrive each day.
Our Older School-Age Day Care program provides a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 11–15 to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Through homework assistance, leadership activities, creative projects, and team games, we keep kids engaged, confident, and prepared to face new challenges—both before and after school.
At Toledo Independent Childcare Center, we believe every child deserves a strong start. That’s why we’re dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment where your child can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Our engaging curriculum, led by experienced and certified educators, aims to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Visit us and see the difference! Join the Toledo Independent family, and let’s begin your child’s learning journey together.
Toledo families have access to various programs that make early education more affordable or even fully subsidized. Through Ohio’s Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC), Head Start, and Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grants, eligible parents can lower or eliminate childcare costs based on income, work, or education status. Local options like the YMCA of Greater Toledo and Lucas County Job & Family Services also provide support and financial assistance for qualifying families. Explore your options and find the right program for your child’s age and your family’s needs.
Your child’s well-being is our top priority. From 360° surveillance cameras and access-controlled doors to CPR-trained staff and strict health protocols, our safety measures go above and beyond. We maintain a clean, secure, and watchful environment so you can have peace of mind while your child explores, learns, and grows. Every detail is designed to protect and nurture — because safe children are confident learners.
At Toledo Independent Childcare Center, we bring years of trusted experience to every classroom. Our long-standing commitment to early childhood education has helped countless children in Toledo thrive. With certified educators, proven learning frameworks, and a reputation for excellence, we don’t just care for children — we help raise future leaders. Families return to us generation after generation because they know we provide more than supervision — we provide a foundation for success.
3542 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH 43614
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone: (419) 385-5880
5538 Merriman Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Phone: (567) 343-4823
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