Strongsville, OH · Cuyahoga · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Strongsville, Ohio

Known as the "Crossroads of the Nation," Strongsville traces its strategic importance to the 19th-century intersection of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Southwestern Electric Line connecting Cleveland and Wooster—a distinction reflected today in its location where Interstate 71 and the Ohio Turnpike intersect. Founded in 1818 by settlers from Connecticut, Strongsville grew as a vital transportation hub that fueled trade and settlement across Ohio and beyond. We analyzed all 14 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Strongsville, 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
The Goddard School
13590 Falling Water Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
★ 5 (29 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.2/ 10
Safety
8
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Google 5.0 stars (29 reviews) — consistently praised by parents
  • Ohio Step Up To Quality Gold-rated program
  • Staff and teachers described as caring and attentive with genuine love for children
  • Children show strong language development and kindergarten readiness

Considerations

    2
    Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Center
    19880 West 130Th Street, Strongsville, OH 44136
    ★ 4.9    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Silver
    6.8/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    8
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    8
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Google 4.9 stars — highly rated by Strongsville families
    • NAEYC accredited with 4-Star Ohio Dept of Early Childhood award
    • Staff described as wonderful, approachable, and helpful
    • Strong kindergarten prep focus with CPR/First Aid certified teachers

    Considerations

      3
      Primrose School Of Strongsville
      18713 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: NR
      6.3/ 10
      Safety
      5
      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

      • Winnie 5.0 star rating — highly recommended by local families
      • Staff praised for genuine care and exceptional curriculum
      • 96% of Primrose Pre-K students meet ASQ benchmarks for problem solving
      • Research-based curriculum by early childhood development experts

      Considerations

        4
        Strongsville Montessori School & Child Care
        16000 Foltz Industrial Pkwy, Strongsville, OH 44149
        Montessori · 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 Montessori program
        • 5.0 Winnie rating -- exceptional social-emotional and academic growth praised by parents
        • Long-tenured experienced teachers in spacious, clean classrooms
        • Swimming lessons twice a week -- standout enrichment
        • Summer camp with themed weeks

        Considerations

        • Capacity 346 children -- large facility may feel less intimate
        5
        Ukrainian Academy Strongsville
        16939 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
        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
        • Open-classroom learning with child-selected activities: art, music, language, pre-math, science, dramatic play
        • Cultural heritage enrichment in Ukrainian-American educational tradition

        Considerations

          6
          Right At School At Chapman Elementary
          13833 Drake Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
          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
          7
          Right At School At Whitney Elementary
          13548 Whitney Road, Strongsville, OH 44149
          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
          8
          All Around Children - Strongsville
          13895 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.7/ 10
          Safety
          5
          Curriculum
          7
          Art/Music
          5
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          6
          Culture
          6
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Family-owned and operated childcare serving NE Ohio since 2008
          • Play-based early learning programs for infants through school age
          • State-of-the-art facilities with CPR/first-aid certified staff
          • PreK program teaches sight words, early linguistics, and independent inquiry

          Considerations

            9
            Kidsfirst Learning Center
            15163 Howe Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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 Montessori-based program in Strongsville
            • 4.6/5 from 78 Chamber of Commerce reviewers; 100% Facebook recommend from 15 reviews
            • Parents with 5+ years note teachers treat children as their own
            • Newly updated, always clean facility with excellent communication

            Considerations

            • No specific watchouts identified from available reviews
            10
            The Nest Schools Strongsville
            14780 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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 Nest Schools program
            • Parents rave about nurturing staff -- children hit milestones ahead of schedule
            • ProCare app with daily activity, photo, and meal updates
            • Enrichment classes included: yoga, art, music, and sign language

            Considerations

            • No specific watchouts identified from available reviews
            11
            Stages Childcare Center
            17290 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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

            • Licensed childcare in Strongsville serving multiple age groups

            Considerations

            • State inspection records note a complaint finding related to child supervision; families may wish to review the center's official licensing and inspection history.
            • Parents report not being notified of compliance issues as required
            • Not recommended by multiple reviewers for quality childcare
            12
            Strongsville Cooperative Preschool
            15245 Tracy Lane, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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

            • Long-established cooperative preschool in Strongsville
            • College-degreed teachers with parents co-teaching alongside professionals
            • Strong community spirit and lasting bonds between families

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ -- not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Part-time format -- parents must participate regularly in classroom
            13
            Sweet Kiddles Flexible Childcare Center
            16512 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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

            • Unique flexible childcare model: hourly, part-time, or full-time care for ages 6 weeks to 6 years
            • Creative Curriculum for hands-on school readiness
            • Annual membership gives families schedule control

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ -- not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Annual membership fee plus usage costs -- less predictable pricing than flat-rate centers
            14
            Wishing Well Preschool Strongsville
            19419 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
            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

            • Preschool serving Strongsville since 1973 -- exceptional longevity
            • Families send multiple children over years -- trusted by multi-generational Strongsville families
            • Children report looking forward to school daily -- warm, enriching environment

            Considerations

            • NR SUTQ -- not in Ohio quality rating system
            • Preschool-age focus -- no infant care
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