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Finding the right childcare
in Medina, Ohio

Medina earned its unofficial nickname "America's Hometown" from a 1940s RKO Pathé film that featured the city as the quintessential American small town. The city's distinctive downtown was rebuilt in Victorian architecture following an 1870 fire, and its historic Public Square on the National Register of Historic Places has served as the heart of the community for nearly two centuries. In the late 1800s, Medina became a center for beehive manufacturing when Amos Root founded the A.I. Root Company here in 1869, which grew to become the town's largest employer. We analyzed all 23 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Medina, 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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1,000+Reviews analyzed
28,200City population
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1
The Goddard School Of Medina
5138 Normandy Park Drive, Medina, OH 44256
★ 4.9 (37 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.4/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
9
Compassion
9
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • 4.9-star Google rating across 37 reviews - highest in Medina area
  • Staff described as absolutely incredible and going above and beyond
  • Daily photo reports and app updates praised by parents
  • Children show growth and development; serves as second home per families

Considerations

    2
    Kids Country - Medina
    3550 Octagon Drive, Medina, OH 44256
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.7/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating
    • High-quality educational childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years
    • Large capacity (189 children) with before and after school care
    • Accepts PFCC vouchers for income-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      The Nurtury
      250 N Spring Grove, Medina, OH 44256
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Gold
      6.6/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      8
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      8
      Teachers
      8
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating
      • Exceeds Ohio standards for health and safety per unannounced inspections
      • Member of NAEYC — national standard for early childhood quality
      • Offers toddler through private kindergarten programs

      Considerations

        4
        Primrose School Of Medina
        4030 Carrick Drive, Medina, OH 44256
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        6.5/ 10
        Safety
        7
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        8
        Teachers
        8
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Staff praised for genuinely caring about each child as an individual learner
        • Beautiful new building with secure, clean facilities per parents
        • Spanish language integration in curriculum noted by parents
        • 60 parent reviews reflecting consistent satisfaction

        Considerations

          5
          Almost Home Childcare
          728 E Smith Rd, Medina, OH 44256
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          6.3/ 10
          Safety
          6
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          6
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          7
          Compassion
          8
          Mgmt
          7
          Culture
          7
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • 5.0-star Care.com rating from 4 parent reviews
          • Staff praised as amazing — go above and beyond for children and families
          • Real-time updates with photos shared throughout the day
          • Individualized approach — not a one-size-fits-all mentality

          Considerations

            6
            Caw/M Creative Kids Head Start Center
            787 W Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256
            Head Start · Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: Gold
            6.2/ 10
            Safety
            5
            Curriculum
            7
            Art/Music
            5
            Infant care
            5
            K-ready
            6
            Teachers
            8
            Compassion
            6
            Mgmt
            8
            Culture
            6
            Class sizes
            0
            Extracurriculars
            6

            Strengths

            • Head Start program providing federally funded early childhood education
            • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR
            • Serves income-eligible Medina families
            • Comprehensive family support services

            Considerations

              7
              Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
              3825 Stonegate Drive, Medina, OH 44256
              Licensed Child Care Center
              SUTQ: NR
              6.2/ 10
              Safety
              5
              Curriculum
              6
              Art/Music
              5
              Infant care
              6
              K-ready
              5
              Teachers
              7
              Compassion
              7
              Mgmt
              7
              Culture
              7
              Class sizes
              0
              Extracurriculars
              7

              Strengths

              • 4.8-star rating from 17 reviews — staff praised for outstanding levels of love and care
              • Flexible flexible scheduling with app (full-time, part-time, drop-in options)
              • Learning app keeps parents updated throughout the day
              • Best child care around per multiple reviewers — more than just a daycare

              Considerations

                8
                Hobby Horse Preschool
                217 E. Liberty, Medina, OH 44256
                Licensed Child Care Center
                SUTQ: NR
                6.1/ 10
                Safety
                5
                Curriculum
                6
                Art/Music
                5
                Infant care
                5
                K-ready
                7
                Teachers
                7
                Compassion
                7
                Mgmt
                6
                Culture
                7
                Class sizes
                0
                Extracurriculars
                6

                Strengths

                • 98% Facebook recommendation rate from 31 parent reviews
                • Christian child-centered preschool for ages 3–5 with degreed, experienced teachers
                • Variety of half-day and full-day session options including afternoon classes
                • Mission-focused on fostering social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual development

                Considerations

                  9
                  Around The Sun Montessori School
                  4797 Sharon-Copley Road, Medina, OH 44256
                  Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center
                  SUTQ: NR
                  6.0/ 10
                  Safety
                  5
                  Curriculum
                  9
                  Art/Music
                  5
                  Infant care
                  5
                  K-ready
                  5
                  Teachers
                  6
                  Compassion
                  6
                  Mgmt
                  6
                  Culture
                  7
                  Class sizes
                  0
                  Extracurriculars
                  6

                  Strengths

                  • Only Montessori school in Medina County - authentic program
                  • Christian Montessori school operating since 2005
                  • Ages 3-6 Primary and grades 1-6 Elementary classrooms
                  • Self-directed learning in a community of confident thinkers

                  Considerations

                    10
                    Bumblebee Village
                    707 & 717 N. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
                    Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: NR
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    5
                    Curriculum
                    6
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    6
                    K-ready
                    5
                    Teachers
                    7
                    Compassion
                    7
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    7
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Gold Daisy Award winner for Best Daycare by Macaroni Kid readers
                    • Low child-to-staff ratios for an in-home daycare feel with licensed center structure
                    • Meals included; serves newborns through 8+ years
                    • Founded from owner Jennifer Thur's highly recommended in-home daycare

                    Considerations

                    • No independent public review platform ratings found — unable to broadly verify parent experience
                    11
                    Medina Weekday Preschool
                    4747 Foote Road, Medina, OH 44256
                    Licensed Child Care Center
                    SUTQ: NR
                    6.0/ 10
                    Safety
                    5
                    Curriculum
                    7
                    Art/Music
                    5
                    Infant care
                    5
                    K-ready
                    5
                    Teachers
                    6
                    Compassion
                    7
                    Mgmt
                    6
                    Culture
                    8
                    Class sizes
                    0
                    Extracurriculars
                    6

                    Strengths

                    • Non-profit preschool serving Medina since 1970 - established community institution
                    • Play-based developmental learning aligned with Ohio Early Learning Standards
                    • Children described as bouncing in and hugging teachers each day
                    • Staff trained in allergy safety and special needs accommodation

                    Considerations

                      12
                      Lafayette Schoolhouse Inc
                      6357 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256
                      Licensed Child Care Center
                      SUTQ: NR
                      5.9/ 10
                      Safety
                      5
                      Curriculum
                      6
                      Art/Music
                      5
                      Infant care
                      6
                      K-ready
                      6
                      Teachers
                      6
                      Compassion
                      7
                      Mgmt
                      5
                      Culture
                      7
                      Class sizes
                      0
                      Extracurriculars
                      6

                      Strengths

                      • Warm, secure Christian environment supplementing family care
                      • Licensed for up to 78 children from infants through school age
                      • Preschool and Pre-K offered Mon, Wed, Fri mornings

                      Considerations

                        13
                        Small Wonders Childcare, Llc.
                        731 Weymouth Rd, Medina, OH 44256
                        Licensed Child Care Center
                        SUTQ: Bronze
                        5.9/ 10
                        Safety
                        6
                        Curriculum
                        6
                        Art/Music
                        5
                        Infant care
                        6
                        K-ready
                        6
                        Teachers
                        6
                        Compassion
                        6
                        Mgmt
                        6
                        Culture
                        6
                        Class sizes
                        0
                        Extracurriculars
                        6

                        Strengths

                        • 100% Facebook recommendation from 11 parent reviews
                        • Affordable family-friendly childcare for ages 6 weeks to 11 years
                        • Great before/after school program and summer camp
                        • CPR/first aid certified staff, outdoor play space, meals provided, transportation available

                        Considerations

                          14
                          Safe Haven Daycare And Education Center Llc
                          3159 Columbia Rd, Medina, OH 44256
                          Licensed Child Care Center
                          SUTQ: Bronze
                          5.8/ 10
                          Safety
                          6
                          Curriculum
                          6
                          Art/Music
                          5
                          Infant care
                          6
                          K-ready
                          6
                          Teachers
                          6
                          Compassion
                          6
                          Mgmt
                          5
                          Culture
                          6
                          Class sizes
                          0
                          Extracurriculars
                          6

                          Strengths

                          • Ohio SUTQ Bronze — recognized quality program
                          • Licensed capacity of 116 children ages 1 month to 15 years
                          • Accepts PFCC vouchers for income-eligible families
                          • Subsidized child care program participant

                          Considerations

                            15
                            The Beehive Daycare Llc
                            131 North East Street, Medina, OH 44256
                            Licensed Child Care Center
                            SUTQ: Bronze
                            5.8/ 10
                            Safety
                            6
                            Curriculum
                            6
                            Art/Music
                            5
                            Infant care
                            6
                            K-ready
                            6
                            Teachers
                            6
                            Compassion
                            6
                            Mgmt
                            5
                            Culture
                            6
                            Class sizes
                            0
                            Extracurriculars
                            6

                            Strengths

                            • Ohio SUTQ Bronze — recognized quality program
                            • BBB A+ rating
                            • Safe, nurturing environment with educational and recreational activities for infants through preschool

                            Considerations

                              16
                              Kindercare Learning Center #1849
                              3330 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256
                              ★ 4.9 (45 Google)    ·  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

                              • KinderCare full-spectrum programs infant through school age
                              • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR
                              • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                              • Licensed childcare in Medina

                              Considerations

                                17
                                Kindercare Learning Center #870
                                190 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256
                                ★ 4.7 (27 Google)    ·  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

                                • KinderCare full-spectrum programs infant through school age
                                • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR
                                • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                                • Second KinderCare location in Medina

                                Considerations

                                  18
                                  Stockman Learning Center
                                  620 East Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
                                  Licensed Child Care Center
                                  SUTQ: Bronze
                                  5.7/ 10
                                  Safety
                                  6
                                  Curriculum
                                  6
                                  Art/Music
                                  5
                                  Infant care
                                  5
                                  K-ready
                                  6
                                  Teachers
                                  6
                                  Compassion
                                  6
                                  Mgmt
                                  5
                                  Culture
                                  6
                                  Class sizes
                                  0
                                  Extracurriculars
                                  6

                                  Strengths

                                  • Ohio SUTQ Bronze — recognized quality program
                                  • Experienced staff dedicated to a stimulating social and intellectual environment

                                  Considerations

                                    19
                                    Bumblebee Village - Lala Land
                                    725 N. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
                                    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

                                    • Second Bumblebee Village location in Medina
                                    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR
                                    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
                                    • Serving Medina community

                                    Considerations

                                      20
                                      Discover Learning Preschool
                                      3848 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256
                                      Licensed Child Care Center
                                      SUTQ: NR
                                      5.6/ 10
                                      Safety
                                      5
                                      Curriculum
                                      6
                                      Art/Music
                                      5
                                      Infant care
                                      5
                                      K-ready
                                      6
                                      Teachers
                                      6
                                      Compassion
                                      6
                                      Mgmt
                                      5
                                      Culture
                                      6
                                      Class sizes
                                      0
                                      Extracurriculars
                                      6

                                      Strengths

                                      • Progressive preschool founded by an early childhood instructor at CSU
                                      • One parent review notes sign language and Spanish taught, child loves going to school
                                      • Focus on academics and socialization
                                      • Opened 2024

                                      Considerations

                                        21
                                        Right At School At Buckeye Local
                                        3180 Columbia Road, Medina, OH 44256
                                        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

                                        • School-based before and after care at Buckeye Local schools
                                        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR
                                        • Convenient same-campus pickup
                                        • Serving Medina school community

                                        Considerations

                                          22
                                          The Learning Garden, Inc.
                                          4855 Lexington Ridge, Medina, OH 44256
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: Bronze
                                          5.6/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          5
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          6
                                          Compassion
                                          6
                                          Mgmt
                                          5
                                          Culture
                                          6
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Yelp reviewer notes staff handle conflicts quickly and appropriately, and children learn through education provided

                                          Considerations

                                          • 3.0 Yelp rating from 7 reviews — mixed experience across reviewers
                                          • Field trips and transportation available but limited review base makes quality hard to verify
                                          23
                                          Sharon'S Little Leapers
                                          5145 Boneta Drive, Medina, OH 44256
                                          Licensed Child Care Center
                                          SUTQ: Bronze
                                          5.3/ 10
                                          Safety
                                          5
                                          Curriculum
                                          6
                                          Art/Music
                                          5
                                          Infant care
                                          6
                                          K-ready
                                          6
                                          Teachers
                                          5
                                          Compassion
                                          5
                                          Mgmt
                                          4
                                          Culture
                                          5
                                          Class sizes
                                          0
                                          Extracurriculars
                                          6

                                          Strengths

                                          • Some parents report staff treat children like their own — one family enrolled 3+ years

                                          Considerations

                                          • Yahoo Local shows 2.0 rating from 4 reviews with serious concerns — one alleges staff called babies ugly
                                          • Multiple negative reviewers indicate significant staff attitude problems toward infants
                                          • Mixed Care.com vs Yahoo ratings suggest inconsistent parent experiences
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