Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Cleveland Heights. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Cleveland Heights. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Cleveland Heights. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
A Better Day Academy is a newly renovated, Ohio-licensed childcare center at 3128 Mayfield Rd in Cleveland Heights, serving infants from 6 weeks through school-age children. Founded in April 2022 by educators Ms. Christa Jemison and Ms. Tiarrah Kent, who bring over 30 years of combined experience, the center operates six classrooms with flexible part-time and full-time enrollment options. A high-quality curriculum for infants and toddlers anchors the program, while before and after-school care emphasizes academic performance alongside enrichment in visual arts and athletics, supporting working families across the east Cleveland Heights area.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: The site refers to a "high quality curriculum" but does not specify a particular educational approach or philosophy.
Programs & activities: Before and afterschool care described as an extended learning experience with programs to enhance academic performance, visual arts, and athletic abilities.
What sets it apart: Tagline "Where Learning Meets Love!" Founded April 2022 by Ms. Christa Jemison and Ms. Tiarrah Kent, with leadership citing over 30 years of combined experience in education. Newly renovated six-classroom center serving infants (6 weeks-18 months), toddlers, Pre-K, and school-age children; now enrolling.
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Best Infant Care
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Best K-Ready
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