Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Parma. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Parma. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Parma. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Parma. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Parma. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Parma. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center Child Care is a state-licensed, SUTQ 5-Star Gold-rated center on State Road in Parma serving infants through preschool-age children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Part of the University Hospitals system with over 40 years of institutional oversight, the center employs lead teachers with education degrees or certifications and uses the Creative Curriculum—a nationally recognized, research-based approach. It serves 170 children in separate age-grouped classes with comprehensive programming that includes indoor and outdoor playgrounds, gymnasium access, preschool graduation events, and extended care for school-age children through age 14; meals and diapers are included, and extended weekday hours (6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.) support working families. A parent testimonial noted significant developmental gains and strong peer relationships, though as a hospital-affiliated center it may experience longer waitlists than independent providers.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion6.0
Management8.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses a creative curriculum focused on developing natural curiosity and a love of learning in each student.
Programs & activities: Separate classes by age group (infants, toddlers, preschoolers); indoor and outdoor playgrounds plus gymnasium use in bad weather; preschool graduation events; summer and holiday break programming for school-age children up to age 14.
What sets it apart: Gold-rated by Ohio's Step Up To Quality program and state-licensed. Meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and diapers for younger children included in tuition; open Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; serves ages 6 weeks through 5 years; teachers exceed state education requirements; employee discounts available.
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Top 10 in Parma
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Parma. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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