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

Finding the right childcare
in Maple Heights, Ohio

Named for the abundant maple trees that characterized the landscape when it incorporated in 1915, Maple Heights became a symbol of suburban growth in the mid-20th century. The city was propelled by Southgate USA, one of the nation's first large shopping centers, which opened in 1955 with 44 stores and grew to 86 stores by 1961, helping double Maple Heights' population during that decade. We analyzed all 16 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Maple 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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22,394City population
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1
Authentic Experiences And Engagement Center
17170 Broadway Ave., Maple Heights, OH 44137
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold-rated program
  • Black-owned premier childcare provider in Cleveland area
  • Early College introduction incorporated — unique academic enrichment
  • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years in safe, fun learning environment
  • Two locations in Maple Heights area

Considerations

    2
    Debra Ann November Early Learning Center
    5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights, OH 44137
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold-rated program
    • Head Start program operated by The Centers — six top-rated Head Start sites in NE Ohio
    • Part-day and full-day options at 5225 Library Lane, Maple Heights
    • Established institutional operator with strong federal oversight

    Considerations

    • No public parent reviews specific to this location found
    3
    Icare Connect Child Development Center
    5832-5834 Lee Road South, Maple Heights, OH 44137
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold-rated program
    • Inclusive childcare for children with special needs including IEP management on-site
    • Accepts childcare vouchers; serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years

    Considerations

    • Some reviewers on ChildcareCenter.us have reported concerns about staffing ratios and center management; families may wish to verify current staff-to-child ratios and licensing status directly with the provider and the state.
    • Yelp review notes advertised night/weekend hours not honored post-pandemic
    4
    Shell'S Learning Center
    5310 1/2 Warrensville Center Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    8
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold-rated program (3-star)
    • Established 2012 — over a decade serving Maple Heights families
    • 4.1/5 from 17 reviewers: families praise welcoming staff and family-like atmosphere
    • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years with kindergarten readiness programs

    Considerations

    • Closed weekends — limited schedule flexibility for working parents
    5
    Maple Heights Creative Playrooms
    16574 Broadway Avenue, Maple Heights, OH 44137
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Family-owned and operated Montessori-based childcare for 40+ years
    • AMS certified Montessori programs with 5-Star SUTQ rating at related locations
    • Full-service center with swimming and summer camp enrichment programs
    • Programs for infants through school age (6 weeks to 12 years)

    Considerations

      6
      Icare At Nite
      5824 Lee Road South, Maple Heights, OH 44137
      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

      • Ohio-licensed Bronze SUTQ center
      • Night and weekend care availability — rare and needed by working families

      Considerations

      • Reviews note advertised night/weekend hours have not matched actual hours offered post-pandemic
      7
      The Kids Clubhouse Enrichment Center Llc
      5196 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137
      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

      • Ohio-licensed Bronze SUTQ childcare in Maple Heights
      • Field trips offered

      Considerations

        8
        The Scholar House, Llc
        18900 Libby Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137
        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

        • Ohio-licensed Bronze SUTQ childcare in Maple Heights
        • Serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years

        Considerations

          9
          Trini'S Little Angels
          5074 Warrensville Center Rd., Maple Heights, OH 44137
          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

          • Ohio-licensed Bronze SUTQ childcare in Maple Heights
          • Education-based setting focused on early learning and development

          Considerations

            10
            Higher Achievement Center
            5210 Northfield Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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

            • Ohio-licensed NR SUTQ center in Maple Heights
            • Creative Curriculum-based learning with preschool/pre-K and tutoring
            • Extended hours including 24/7 and before/after school care
            • Field trips and summer camp programming

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            11
            Icare Connect Campus 1
            5828 Lee Road South, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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

            • Inclusive childcare serving children with medical, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
            • Special Needs Preschool Program with IEP management on-site
            • Accepts childcare vouchers

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Families may want to review the center's Ohio child care licensing record for inspection history relating to staff-to-child ratios and program administration.
            12
            Icare Connect Campus 2
            5826 Lee Road South, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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

            • Inclusive childcare serving children with medical, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs
            • Special Needs Preschool Program with IEP management on-site
            • Accepts childcare vouchers

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Some reviewers on ChildcareCenter.us reported concerns about staff-to-child ratios and management.
            13
            Abc Palace
            5040 Northfield Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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
            14
            Big Dreams Small Steps Childcare
            5550 Northfield Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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 5550 Northfield Rd, Maple Heights
            • Serves full age range: infants (6 weeks) through school age
            • Accepts publicly funded child care vouchers
            • Family-oriented, nurturing environment per center description

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            15
            Happy Tots Academy Childcare Development Center
            16004 Broadway Ave #101, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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 16004 Broadway Ave, Maple Heights
            • Serves ages 2.5 to 12 years with preschool, before/after school programs
            • Extended hours — open until midnight on weekdays
            • Nap room, art area, and reading area on-site
            • Accepts publicly funded child care vouchers

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Does not serve infants or very young toddlers (starts at 2.5 years)
            16
            It Takes A Village Early Learning Center
            15003 Turney Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137
            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 center in Maple Heights
            • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
            • Mission-driven philosophy: inspired by the African proverb 'It takes a village to raise a child'

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Newly licensed (December 2024) — very limited operational history
            • Age groups served not publicly listed; contact center to verify
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