Earned the highest infant care score in Strongsville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Strongsville. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Stages Childcare Center is a licensed, locally owned childcare provider at 17290 Pearl Road in Strongsville serving multiple age groups with a structured curriculum emphasizing emotional support alongside learning. The center features competitive pricing, morning and afternoon snacks, an unusually large outdoor jungle gym, and an indoor motor skills room for inclement weather—amenities that support active play throughout the year. However, a substantiated Ohio Department of Job and Family Services complaint documented child supervision violations, and parents reported inadequate notification of compliance issues, warranting careful due diligence before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Structured curriculum combining love a child needs with love of learning, with emphasis on learning combined with emotional support.
Programs & activities: Outdoor jungle gym (one of the largest available) and indoor motor skills room for active play during cold weather.
What sets it apart: Locally owned and independently operated. Competitive pricing with flexibility to meet community needs. Morning and afternoon snacks included in tuition. Director: Denise Hawk. Phone: (440) 846-1507.
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