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

Finding the right childcare
in Bedford, Ohio

Bedford is home to the Bedford Automile, a collection of over two dozen new and used car dealerships established in 1956 that ranks among Ohio's largest automotive hubs and employs around 1,700 people. The city is the birthplace of Archibald Willard, the painter behind the iconic Spirit of '76, one of America's most recognized patriotic paintings. Bedford was also a stop on the Underground Railroad, reflecting the community's historical anti-slavery convictions. We analyzed all 9 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Bedford, 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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Childtime Children'S Center
270 Best St, Bedford, OH 44146
★ 3.6 (20 Google)    ·  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

  • Educational daycare with SproutAbout app providing live classroom video streaming to parents
  • ADT security with ID check for all visitors ensuring child safety at all times
  • Serving ages 6 weeks to 10 years with structured infant, toddler, preschool programs
  • Open Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm for full working day coverage

Considerations

    2
    Ymca Central Learning And Enrichment Center
    799 Washington Steet, Bedford, OH 44146
    YMCA Child Care · 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

    • YMCA Central Learning and Enrichment Center serving Bedford families
    • Character development programs with YMCA caring, honesty, respect values
    • Licensed childcare through established Bedford YMCA community organization
    • Before and after school care and enrichment programs

    Considerations

      3
      Kiddie Kampus Child Enrichment Center, Inc
      20 W. Grace Street, Bedford, OH 44146
      ★ 3 (5 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Large licensed center (capacity 122) at 20 W Grace St in Bedford OH
      • Parents with special needs children praise the trust and continuity of care provided
      • Some parents cite positive staff and management with peace of mind for working parents
      • Established Bedford childcare option since June 2006

      Considerations

      • Some parent reviews cite inadequate teacher training and food quality concerns
      4
      Agez And Stagez Inc Dba Blueprints To Footprints
      87 Northfield Road, Bedford, OH 44146
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.8/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio-licensed childcare center at 87 Northfield Rd, Bedford — established community provider
      • Offers after-school care and participates in subsidized child care program
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families

      Considerations

      • Recent compliance inspections (February 2026 and December 2024) found the facility Partially Compliant — non-compliance issues noted
      • SUTQ: Bronze — below Gold/Silver quality tiers
      • Limited public-facing information about curriculum or program philosophy
      5
      Mz. Mary'S Little Angels Ii Llc
      455 Broadway Avenue, Bedford, OH 44146
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.8/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      5
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Ohio-licensed childcare center at 455 Broadway Ave, Bedford — serves the Broadway Ave corridor
      • Participates in subsidized child care program — accessible to PFCC voucher families

      Considerations

      • SUTQ: Bronze — below Gold/Silver quality tiers
      • No website found; no curriculum details publicly available
      6
      Loving Hearts Daycare
      401 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Bronze
      5.7/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      6
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      6
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      4
      Culture
      5
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • SUTQ Bronze-rated — meets recognized state quality standards above baseline licensing
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
      • Licensed continuously since 2011 — long-established provider with 15+ years in Bedford
      • In-home style environment where children feel safe, loved, and at home — staff praised for warmth in employee reviews

      Considerations

      • February 2026 inspection: Partially Compliant — verify current compliance status before enrolling
      • Employee reviews (Indeed 4.6/5, 13 reviews) cite communication issues when schedules or policies change
      • No website found — limited public information about curriculum or program details
      7
      Oakwood Enrichment Center
      1000 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146
      ★ 4.7 (7 Google)    ·  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

      • Enrichment center programs in Bedford OH
      • Ohio-licensed childcare enrichment center
      • Early childhood enrichment and care for Bedford families
      • Licensed center providing educational enrichment programs

      Considerations

        8
        Tomorrow Stars Of Bedford
        350 Columbus Rd, Bedford, OH 44146
        ★ 3.7 (2 Google)    ·  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

        • Licensed childcare in Bedford OH serving local families
        • Ohio-licensed daycare center
        • Early childhood care programs in Bedford
        • Local childcare option for Bedford area families

        Considerations

          9
          Huggie Bear Learning Center
          619 Northfield Rd, Bedford, OH 44146
          Licensed Child Care Center
          SUTQ: NR
          5.6/ 10
          Safety
          6
          Curriculum
          6
          Art/Music
          6
          Infant care
          5
          K-ready
          5
          Teachers
          6
          Compassion
          6
          Mgmt
          5
          Culture
          5
          Class sizes
          0
          Extracurriculars
          6

          Strengths

          • Ohio-licensed childcare center at 619 Northfield Rd, Bedford — serving the local community
          • Participates in subsidized child care program — accessible to PFCC voucher families

          Considerations

          • SUTQ: Not Rated — no Step Up To Quality designation
          • No website found; very limited public information about programs or curriculum
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