Recognition of Excellence · Berea, OH · 2026

St. Paul'S Early Education Center

276 E Bagley Road, Berea, OH 44017
🏆 Ranked #2 in Berea · 5.8 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in Berea
Top 3 in Berea
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Berea across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Berea. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Berea. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Berea. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Berea. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Culture
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Berea. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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St. Paul's Early Education Center is a faith-based, Ohio-licensed childcare center located at 276 E Bagley Road in Berea, serving the local community. Affiliated with St. Paul's church, the center offers a values-centered, nurturing early education environment rooted in religious tradition. Limited public information is available to independently assess parent satisfaction and operational specifics, warranting a direct inquiry for families seeking enrollment.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 3 in Berea
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Best for Safety
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Most Compassionate
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Best Infant Care
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Best K-Ready
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Best Culture
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