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

Finding the right childcare
in Brooklyn, Ohio

Once known as the "Greenhouse Capital of America," Brooklyn's Schaaf Road district was home to sprawling commercial greenhouses starting in 1885, when German-immigrant Martin Luther Ruetenik built his first greenhouse in nearby Brooklyn Heights; by the 1960s, over 400 acres of greenhouses stretched for miles along the road, making Greater Cleveland the nation's premier center for cultivated vegetables. Today, a few of those historic greenhouses still operate on Schaaf Road, a remnant of the era when Brooklyn was at the heart of American agricultural innovation. The city also made automotive history in 1966 when it became the first place in Ohio to pass a mandatory seat belt law. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Brooklyn, 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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Memphis Early Learning Center
10991 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
8
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - all Step Forward directly-operated centers are gold-star rated
  • Federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving birth to age 5
  • Six Head Start classrooms (ages 3-5) plus one Early Head Start classroom (birth to 3)
  • All services provided at no cost to income-eligible families
  • Newly built facility with modern classrooms, state-of-the-art safety systems, and new play areas
  • Comprehensive services: early education, nutritious meals, health screenings, and family support
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

  • Income eligibility required - not available to all families
2
Dreamcatchers Early Learning Center
4476 Ridge Rd., Brooklyn, OH 44144
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
5
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
  • Serves all age groups: infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age
  • Nurturing and inclusive environment focused on curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional development
  • Multiple locations including Brooklyn, North Royalton, and Old Brooklyn
  • School-age enrichment program for after-school continuity
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

  • Website provides limited details on specific curriculum approach or staff qualifications
3
Mini Miracles & Beyond Learning Academy Llc
4674 Ridge Rd, Brooklyn, OH 44144
★ 4 (12 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

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

    4
    Likehome Childcare
    7003 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn, OH 44144
    ★ 5 (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

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Silver — recognized quality program
    • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

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