Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Strongsville. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Infant Care
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
The Nest Schools Strongsville is a Bronze SUTQ-rated center-based provider serving infants through school-age children in Strongsville, OH. Operating from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, it employs a play-based Nest curriculum emphasizing early development and kindness, with daily updates to parents via the ProCare app. Enrichment classes in yoga, art, music, and sign language, combined with outdoor learning spaces, extend the learning beyond traditional classroom activities. Parents consistently report nurturing staff who help children hit developmental milestones ahead of schedule; the center accepts childcare subsidies to support access for diverse families.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based Nest Play Curriculum that incorporates current research in early childhood development to prepare children for their future. Emphasizes sparking a lifelong love of learning with teachers focused on kindness and wellness.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, private full-time kindergarten, and school-age before/after care, plus summer camp. Enrichment includes Fit Buddies, Paints and Pianos, Art of Living, and outdoor classrooms.
What sets it apart: Open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Features a daily reporting app, interactive displays outside every classroom, and outdoor learning spaces; accepts childcare assistance/subsidy payments.
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Best Arts & Music
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