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

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in Garfield Heights, Ohio

Garfield Heights takes its name from Garfield Park, renamed in 1897 to honor President James A. Garfield, whose father Abram settled in the area in 1820. The city experienced its largest growth spurt in the 1950s, gaining nearly 17,000 residents in a single decade. Today, the city is home to Chart Industries, a global leader in specialized gas tank manufacturing with its world headquarters located there. We analyzed all 7 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Garfield 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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11Dimensions scored
1,000+Reviews analyzed
27,893City population
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Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool At Garfield Park
11350 Broadway Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.0/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
9
Art/Music
8
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
6
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
9

Strengths

  • Cleveland Metroparks nature-based preschool using inquiry-based curriculum
  • Ohio Early Learning Content Standards integrated with outdoor nature exploration
  • Licensed through Ohio DJFS with whole-child developmental approach
  • Exceptional enrichment through Garfield Park Reservation natural environment

Considerations

    2
    Childhood Memories Child Care And Learning Center
    4673 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    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

    • Women-owned childcare center at 4673 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights
    • Accepts subsidized child care vouchers

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ rating — lower quality tier
    3
    Hairbows And Bowties Learning Academy Llc
    4467 E 131Th, Garfield Heights, OH 44105
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Established 2015 — over 10 years serving Garfield Heights families
    • Free daycare (2-4 hours) for parents on job interview days — outstanding community support
    • Open 5:30am-7pm — among the longest hours in the area
    • Serves 0 months to 13 years; one reviewer praised welcoming, supportive staff

    Considerations

    • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
    • Limited reviews — only one publicly available anecdotal review
    4
    Maca Academy
    10608 Penfield Ave, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.6/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • 24-hour childcare available 7 days/week — maximum schedule flexibility
    • Parent praises exceptional educational level: "educational level I couldn't find anywhere else"
    • Safe and inviting environment per center description

    Considerations

    • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
    • Very limited review volume — one anecdotal review found
    5
    Abc Kingdom Childcare Center
    4501 E 131St, Garfield Heights, OH 44105
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.4/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    5
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality Bronze-rated program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care vouchers
    • Located at 4501 E 131st St — accessible Garfield Heights location

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ — lower quality tier
    6
    Liya'S Learning Center
    4949 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.4/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    5
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality Bronze-rated program
    • Serves full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school age
    • Accepts publicly funded child care vouchers

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ — lower quality tier
    7
    Maegan'S Enrichment Center
    4727 Turney Road, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    5
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    5
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio-licensed childcare at 4727 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights
    • Serves full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school age (12 years)
    • Accepts publicly funded child care and county vouchers

    Considerations

    • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
    • Very new center (opened July 2024) — limited operational history
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