Fairlawn, OH · Summit · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Fairlawn, Ohio

Fairlawn grew from its roots as a planned suburb for Goodyear Tire executives during Akron's boom as the "Rubber Capital of the World" in the early 1900s. Today, the city serves as a major regional shopping hub, home to Summit Mall—an 850,000-square-foot complex anchoring retail in the area—while providing direct access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park's hiking trails and scenic beauty. We analyzed all 6 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Fairlawn, scoring each across 11 real dimensions from parent reviews and public records. No marketing copy — just what real families reported. We scored each Ohio-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.

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Fairlawn Village Preschool
3300 Morewood Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.9/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • Founded in 1962 — the Fairlawn area's original preschool; staff bring over 150 combined years of teaching experience
  • Curriculum grounded in Piagetian Theory of Development; covers Language Arts, Math, Science, Art, and Music through play-based exploration
  • Multiple parents praise "warm, welcoming, and supportive" environment; children described as forming first friendships and looking forward to attending each day
  • Parents report strong academic preparation for kindergarten; one called the school "a catalyst for this positive growth"
  • Half-day and full-day options available Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Considerations

  • Not SUTQ rated; no age group details or compliance history found in public sources — contact center for specifics
2
Fairlawn Kinder Care #1518
4050 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • NAEYC-accredited — meets highest national standards for early childhood education
  • Staff praised for exceptional care and love given to children over years
  • Well-balanced meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily
  • Responsive administration praised for addressing parent concerns
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

Considerations

    3
    Fairlawn Lutheran Preschool
    3415 W Market St, Fairlawn, OH 44333
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    6.4/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Accredited by Lutheran School Association since 1997; meets or exceeds Ohio state education standards
    • Wide age range: Parent-Child 2s through Kindergarten with multiple scheduling options (half-day, all-day, Lunch Bunch, Enrichment sessions)
    • One parent praised teachers for "reinforcing good manners, how to apologize, and genuine kindness" while "really listening" to each child
    • All classes include weekly chapel, gym, cooking, and intergenerational activities; Enrichment program covers science, art, and music

    Considerations

    • January 2026 state inspection Partially Compliant with non-compliance not yet addressed as of June 2026 — a concern
    • No parent reviews on childcarecenter.us; limited public review base overall
    • Christian faith is central to all programming; may not suit non-religious families
    4
    Childtime Learning Center
    3475 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, OH 44333
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
    • Cameras in classrooms — parents can monitor children remotely
    • Part of nationwide Childtime network with structured curriculum
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

    Considerations

      5
      Kids At Heart Clev-Mas Rd
      186 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.3/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      8
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
      • Trusted multi-location childcare chain serving Northeast Ohio families
      • Safe, nurturing environment with purposeful early learning focus
      • Before and after school care available for school-age children
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

      Considerations

        6
        Kids Country
        2955 Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        6.3/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        8
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
        • BrightPath network — structured curriculum with outdoor nature-based learning
        • Daily photo/update app for transparent parent communication
        • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

        Considerations

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