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

Finding the right childcare
in Parma Heights, Ohio

Parma Heights boomed after World War II, growing from under 1,500 residents in 1940 to nearly 4,000 by 1950 as Cleveland families sought suburban homes. The city is surrounded on three sides by its larger neighbor Parma and developed rapidly into a bedroom community of office parks, family-owned businesses, and tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy easy access to the Big Creek Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks system, which includes the scenic Lake Abram—Ohio's largest remaining glacial wetland and a critical habitat for migrating waterfowl. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Parma 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.

5Centers reviewed
11Dimensions scored
1,000+Reviews analyzed
20,244City population
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Play Academy
6285 Pearl Rd #30, Parma Heights, OH 44130
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.5/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold -- recognized quality program
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
  • Recognized as top 1% of American businesses by Quality Business Awards USA 2024 with 95%+ quality score
  • Parent testimonials highlight welcoming environment, dedicated teachers, and strong sense of security for families

Considerations

    2
    Kidsfirst Learning Center
    7025 W 130Th Street, Parma Heights, OH 44130
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.3/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • 4.1/5 rating from 29 parent reviews — strong overall approval
    • Director (Mrs. Sonia) praised for being friendly, efficient, and responsive
    • Described as 'like a big family' — clean and welcoming environment
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Parma Horizon Education Centers
      6125 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44135
      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

      • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold -- recognized quality program
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers
      • Part of Horizon Education Centers nonprofit network -- Gold SUTQ certification across all locations

      Considerations

        4
        Learn N Grow Childcare Center
        6248 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Gold
        6.2/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        8
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        7
        Teachers
        7
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
        • Multiple reviewers praise staff as 'genuinely happy and loving' — strong classroom culture
        • Inclusive approach — specifically praised for working well with children with disabilities
        • 0 licensing violations on Ohio Department record

        Considerations

        • 2.5/5 Yelp rating (6 reviews) — mixed experiences reported
        5
        Sonshine Preschool
        8971 W Ridgewood Drive, Parma Heights, OH 44130
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        7
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        7
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Faith-based preschool — Christian-values environment serving Parma Heights families

        Considerations

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