Toledo Independent Childcare Center in Sylvania offers warm, safe and engaging childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Visit us at 5538 Merriman Rd, open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Enrollment is open now!
Our Sylvania infant room gives babies a calm, loving start. Caregivers follow each baby's own feeding and nap routine, share daily updates with parents, and create sensory-rich moments that support early milestones.
Toddlers in Sylvania learn through hands-on play centers that build language, movement and social skills. Every day brings new chances to explore, make friends and proudly say, “I did it!”
Our Sylvania preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms prepare children for kindergarten through play-based learning in early literacy, numbers, problem-solving and taking turns with friends.
Before and after school care for children ages 5 to 11 in Sylvania. Kids get supervised homework help, creative projects and active play in a safe space that fits working parents' schedules.
Our Older School-Age program gives Sylvania kids ages 11 to 15 a safe place before and after school, with homework support, leadership activities and team games that keep them engaged and confident.
Our Sylvania center at 5538 Merriman Rd brings the same care and curriculum that Toledo families trust to Sylvania, Sylvania Township and northwest Toledo. Children from infancy through school age learn and grow with experienced, caring educators in a safe, clean and welcoming space. We are open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so drop-off and pick-up fit around your workday. Call us at (567) 343-4823 or schedule a tour to see our classrooms in person.
Sylvania is in Lucas County, so eligible families can use Ohio's Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) program to lower or cover the cost of care based on income, work or school status. Lucas County Job & Family Services handles applications. Our team is happy to walk you through the options when you call or visit.
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.
Our Merriman Road location makes drop-off simple for families in Sylvania, Sylvania Township and the surrounding neighborhoods. With full-day hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, you can count on care that matches your work schedule. Families who live or work closer to south Toledo can also visit our Glendale Avenue center.
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