Recognition of Excellence · Painesville, OH · 2026
Growing Hands Daycare, Llc
1697 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077
🏆 Ranked #10 in Painesville · 5.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Painesville
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Painesville. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Painesville. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Painesville. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Growing Hands Daycare, LLC is a childcare provider located at 1697 Mentor Ave in Painesville, Ohio, offering a full-service model that includes field trips, meals, and transportation as part of its care package. It accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers, making it accessible to subsidy-eligible families seeking affordable options. The center's public review profile is limited, which means parent experiences cannot be independently verified through available feedback.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Top 10 in Painesville
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Painesville. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<strong style="display:block;font-size:15px;color:#1A1A18;margin-bottom:5px;">Best Extracurriculars</strong>
<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Painesville. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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