Cleveland Heights, OH · Cuyahoga · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Cleveland Heights, Ohio

As one of Cleveland's pioneering streetcar suburbs developed in the 1890s, Cleveland Heights boomed into a city after its 1921 incorporation, with its population more than tripling between 1920 and 1930. The city's Coventry Village district became a cultural haven for Northeast Ohio's artistic and bohemian communities, establishing Cleveland Heights as a progressive, creative hub. In the post-war era, Cleveland Heights became a center for Jewish family life in the region, drawing families seeking suburban opportunity while retaining strong community values. We analyzed all 14 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Cleveland Heights, 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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1
Heights One World Childcare Center
2007 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
6.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
6
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Small class ratios and family-feel environment praised by parents
  • Montessori-style teaching with multi-cultural curriculum exposing children to diverse cultures
  • Teachers know each child personally and communicate daily with families
  • Art projects and hands-on activities frequently highlighted in reviews

Considerations

    2
    Right At School At Fairfax Elementary
    3150 Fairfax Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
    • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
    • Weekly art and creative programming included
    • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

    Considerations

      3
      Taylor Road Nursery Hebrew Academy
      1800 Warrensville Center Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • SUTQ Silver-rated program
      • Award-winning Early Childhood Education program at Hebrew Academy of Cleveland
      • Jewish values curriculum integrating art, music, movement, dramatic play, science, math, and language
      • Warm, secure environment fostering love of Jewish heritage
      • Part of established Hebrew Academy school system

      Considerations

      • Faith-based Jewish curriculum — not appropriate for non-Jewish families seeking secular education
      • Serves preschool ages primarily — check age range
      4
      A Better Day Academy
      3128 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.9/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      7
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Newly renovated childcare center serving infants through school-age
      • Ohio-licensed center at Mayfield Rd in Cleveland Heights
      • High-quality curriculum for infants 6 weeks through toddlers
      • Part-time and full-time care options available

      Considerations

        5
        Heights Cooperative Preschool
        2420 S. Taylor Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.9/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        8
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • BBB Accredited since July 2024 — community-trusted program
        • Play-based emergent curriculum serving Heights area for 50+ years
        • 100% Facebook recommendation rate from parent reviews
        • Small community-funded preschool with close-knit caring environment

        Considerations

          6
          Open Doors Academy - Monticello
          3665 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.9/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          7
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          8

          Strengths

          • Open Doors Academy — year-round afterschool and summer education programs K-12
          • 90% Facebook recommendation rate from families served
          • Protects, inspires, and challenges youth to reach their full potential
          • Multiple neighborhood locations across Greater Cleveland

          Considerations

            7
            Open Doors Academy St. Paul'S
            2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
            Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: NR
            5.9/ 10
            Safety
            5
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            5
            Teachers
            6
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            6
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            8

            Strengths

            • Open Doors Academy — year-round afterschool and summer education programs K-12
            • 90% Facebook recommendation rate from families served
            • Protects, inspires, and challenges youth to reach their full potential
            • Multiple neighborhood locations across Greater Cleveland

            Considerations

              8
              Right At School At Boulevard Elementary
              1749 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: NR
              5.9/ 10
              Safety
              7
              Curriculum
              6
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              5
              K-ready
              5
              Teachers
              6
              Compassion
              6
              Mgmt
              6
              Culture
              6
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              7

              Strengths

              • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
              • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
              • Weekly art and creative programming included
              • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

              Considerations

                9
                Right At School At Canterbury Elementary
                2530 Canterbury Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                5.9/ 10
                Safety
                7
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                5
                Teachers
                6
                Compassion
                6
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                6
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                7

                Strengths

                • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
                • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
                • Weekly art and creative programming included
                • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

                Considerations

                  10
                  Right At School At Noble Elementary School
                  1293 Ardoon Street, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
                  Licensed Child Care Center
                  SUTQ: NR
                  5.9/ 10
                  Safety
                  7
                  Curriculum
                  6
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  5
                  K-ready
                  5
                  Teachers
                  6
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  6
                  Culture
                  6
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  7

                  Strengths

                  • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
                  • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
                  • Weekly art and creative programming included
                  • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

                  Considerations

                    11
                    Right At School At Roxboro Elementary
                    2405 Roxboro Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
                    Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: NR
                    5.9/ 10
                    Safety
                    7
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    5
                    K-ready
                    5
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    6
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    6
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    7

                    Strengths

                    • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
                    • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
                    • Weekly art and creative programming included
                    • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

                    Considerations

                      12
                      The Jean Taylor School
                      3216 Silsby Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
                      Licensed Child Care Center
                      SUTQ: Bronze
                      5.8/ 10
                      Safety
                      5
                      Curriculum
                      7
                      Art/Music
                      5
                      Infant care
                      5
                      K-ready
                      6
                      Teachers
                      6
                      Compassion
                      6
                      Mgmt
                      6
                      Culture
                      6
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      6

                      Strengths

                      • Ohio-licensed childcare center offering inclusive and intervention-focused programming
                      • Small program design for tailored, individualized learning experiences
                      • Established 2020 with focus on inclusive early childhood education

                      Considerations

                        13
                        Kreative Kidz Academy Ii
                        1832 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
                        Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: Bronze
                        5.7/ 10
                        Safety
                        5
                        Curriculum
                        6
                        Art/Music
                        5
                        Infant care
                        5
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        6
                        Compassion
                        6
                        Mgmt
                        6
                        Culture
                        6
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • Uses HighScope COR Advantage curriculum — research-based developmental assessment
                        • Prepares Pre-K children for kindergarten; ADA compliant facility
                        • Family-oriented environment per employee feedback

                        Considerations

                        • Bronze SUTQ rating — lower quality tier
                        • Employee reviews mention short staffing and high child-to-staff ratios
                        14
                        Little Leaders Child Development And Care
                        2555 Noble Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
                        Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: Bronze
                        5.7/ 10
                        Safety
                        5
                        Curriculum
                        6
                        Art/Music
                        5
                        Infant care
                        5
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        6
                        Compassion
                        6
                        Mgmt
                        6
                        Culture
                        6
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years at 2555 Noble Rd, Cleveland Heights
                        • Open 6am-6pm; accepts publicly funded child care vouchers

                        Considerations

                        • Bronze SUTQ rating — lower quality tier
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