Ranked #1 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Elyria. This is the highest recognition we award in the city.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Elyria. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Elyria. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Elyria. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Elyria. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Elyria. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Full Ranking Detail
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LCCC Children's Learning Center at 1005 N Abbe Rd in Elyria, OH 44035 is an Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold (5-Star) rated provider—the State of Ohio's highest rating. Operated by Lorain County Community College, the center's teaching staff hold college degrees with early childhood education specializations. It serves toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children ages 18 months to 12 years and welcomes both LCCC students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader Elyria community. The year-round program availability and college-affiliated expertise distinguish it among peer providers.
Safety9.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality10.0
Compassion6.0
Management9.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Management
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