South Euclid, OH · Cuyahoga · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in South Euclid, Ohio

South Euclid, an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, has deep roots in Ohio's industrial past—the city thrived in the 19th century as a center for bluestone quarrying before the rise of concrete manufacturing reshaped the local economy. Today, South Euclid is known for its walkability and urban character, ranking 10th among Ohio's 114 largest cities for pedestrian friendliness. The community also reflects the region's rich cultural heritage, home to vibrant African American, Italian American, Jewish, and Russian immigrant communities. We analyzed all 16 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in South Euclid, 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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11Dimensions scored
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21,215City population
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1
Apples Of Gold Enrichment Center
4215 Bluestone, South Euclid, OH 44121
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
  • Part of multi-location Apples of Gold Childcare network
  • Accepts subsidized childcare; after-school care available

Considerations

  • Parent reviews cite no outdoor playground — children reported sitting watching TV
  • Reviews mention cleanliness concerns with children sent home dirty
2
Euclid Edu-Care Development Center
4386 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
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

  • 5-star SUTQ-rated private childcare center
  • Serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years; established 2011
  • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC)

Considerations

    3
    Learn Play And Grow Childcare Center
    401 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
    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
    • Established 2014 with curriculum for every age from infants through school age
    • Staff praised for patience with children with special needs

    Considerations

    • Some reviewers on Yelp described their interactions with the director or owner as unprofessional.
    • Mixed parent experience — quality varies by classroom
    4
    Learn Play And Grow Schoolage Center
    381 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
    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 school-age program
    • Part of the Learn Play and Grow network in South Euclid

    Considerations

    • School-age only — no infant or toddler care
    • Parent reviews of main campus cite management communication issues
    5
    Let'S Make A Change Enrichment Center
    4264-4266 Monticello Blvd, South Euclid, OH 44121
    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
    • Parents praise strong communication and staff who truly care about children
    • Literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills enrichment
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers

    Considerations

    • No specific watchouts identified from available reviews
    6
    Right At School At Rowland Elementary
    4300 Bayard Road, South Euclid, OH 44121
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
    • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
    • Weekly art and creative programming included
    • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

    Considerations

    • School-age only — no infant or toddler care
    7
    Torah Nursery Inc.
    1980 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.0/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    8
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Jewish values-rooted curriculum supporting whole-child development
    • Experienced educators committed to physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth
    • Licensed for infants through Pre-K with outdoor play access
    • Small program with maximum 40 children capacity

    Considerations

      8
      Ymca Memorial Summer Camp
      1250 Professor Road, South Euclid, OH 44124
      YMCA Child Care · Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      7
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      5
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      8

      Strengths

      • YMCA of Greater Cleveland — one of the largest childcare providers in the region
      • Friends, social skills, and enrichment through YMCA's trusted youth development programs
      • Before and after school care with academic support and recreation
      • Ohio-licensed program with quality early childhood and school-age programming

      Considerations

        9
        Right At School At Adrian Elementary
        1071 Homestead Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.9/ 10
        Safety
        7
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        7

        Strengths

        • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
        • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
        • Weekly art and creative programming included
        • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

        Considerations

        • School-age only — no infant or toddler care
        10
        Right At School At Greenview
        1825 South Green Road, South Euclid, OH 44121
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.9/ 10
        Safety
        7
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        7

        Strengths

        • Right At School — safe, engaging in-school before- and after-school program
        • Staff praised for caring attitude and meaningful enrichment activities
        • Weekly art and creative programming included
        • School-embedded program giving families peace of mind

        Considerations

        • School-age only — no infant or toddler care
        11
        Kid Friendly Academy
        1440 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
        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

        • Bronze SUTQ-rated program
        • Free diapers, wipes, formula, transportation, and meals included
        • ProCare app for daily photos and updates to parents
        • Creative Curriculum-based learning

        Considerations

        • Review notes occasional staff shortages affect transportation reliability
        12
        Team Couture Youth Center
        4145 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
        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
        • Mission to empower, educate, and motivate youth ages 5-18
        • Partnership with nonprofit Team C.O.U.T.U.R.E. LLC founded 2009

        Considerations

        • Serves ages 5+ only — no infant or toddler care
        13
        Tons Of Fun Daycare Enrichment Center
        1534 S. Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
        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
        • Open-door parent visit policy at any time
        • Outdoor play space available; CPR and first aid certified staff

        Considerations

          14
          Mighty Wonders Childcare
          460 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
          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
          • Four meals a day provided; curriculum prepares children for kindergarten
          • Focus on affordability for families

          Considerations

          • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
          15
          Liya'S Learning Center 2
          4386 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
          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 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
          • Second location in the Liya's Learning Center network

          Considerations

          • Bronze SUTQ — lower quality tier
          16
          Kids Daycare
          678 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
          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 678 S Green Rd, South Euclid
          • After-school care available
          • Extended hours including Saturday morning availability — flexible for working families
          • Accepts subsidized child care program (vouchers)

          Considerations

          • NR SUTQ — not in Ohio quality rating system
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