Cleveland Hts, OH · Cuyahoga · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Cleveland Hts, Ohio

Founded in 1901 as one of Cleveland's first streetcar suburbs, Cleveland Heights developed into a showcase of diverse historic architecture—Craftsman, Tudor Revival, and Colonial Revival homes line its tree-lined neighborhoods, earning it recognition as the "City of Beautiful Homes." The city's vibrant cultural identity is anchored by Coventry Village, known for its thriving arts scene, live music venues, and bohemian community that has fueled Northeast Ohio's artistic reputation for decades. We analyzed all 11 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Cleveland Hts, 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

Church Of The Saviour Early Learning Center

2537 Lee Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Silver

7.4/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

7

Infant care

7

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

8

Mgmt

7

Culture

8

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Parents describe COTSELC as a loving environment that feels like a family
Unique enclosed rooftop playground with rubberized surface — safe, protected outdoor play
Pre-K teachers incorporate Spanish into curriculum (colors and days of week)
Open since 1975 — nearly 50 years of continuous community service
Serves ages 6 weeks to 7 years with capacity of 94

Considerations

2

All Around Children - Bedford Heights

23840 Aurora Rd, Bedford Hts, OH 44146

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

7.1/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

8

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio SUTQ Gold — meets highest state quality standards
Bright, modern classrooms with natural lighting; experienced teaching staff with years of tenure
Multi-location All Around Children network with consistent quality standards across sites
Staff described as having great heart for children with deeply invested ownership

Considerations

3

Komfort Kids Zone Childcare Center

25580 Aurora Rd, Bedford Hts, OH 44146

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

7.1/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

8

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating
100% recommendation on Facebook from 6 reviews
Founded 2014; serves ages 6 weeks to 12 years; after school care available
Accepts subsidized child care vouchers for income-eligible families

Considerations

4

Caledonia Community Center

960 Caledonia, Cleveland Hts, OH 44112

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.9/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio SUTQ Gold — meets highest state standards for curriculum and staff quality
Community Center offering childcare for infants through school-age with meals provided
Licensed by Ohio DJFS; accepts subsidized child care vouchers

Considerations

5

Horizon Montessori School

3175 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Montessori · Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: NR

6.9/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

9

Art/Music

8

Infant care

5

K-ready

8

Teachers

8

Compassion

6

Mgmt

6

Culture

8

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Authentic Montessori education since 1973 - one of the oldest in the Cleveland area
Small class sizes including Toddler class (max 13), Morning/Enrichment (max 24)
Dalcroze Eurhythmics music/movement program integrated into curriculum
Hands-on, individualized learning in a nonprofit, mission-driven environment

Considerations

6

Bedford Heights Day Care & Nursery Center Inc

21881 Libby Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.9/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating
Nonprofit organization founded 1978 — deep community roots in Bedford Heights
Serves children ages 18 months to 12 years with focus on kindergarten readiness and social-emotional development
Open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday for working families

Considerations

7

Mcmillan Early Learning Center

1941 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.8/ 10

Safety

7

Curriculum

9

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

6

Teachers

9

Compassion

6

Mgmt

9

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Five-star Step Up to Quality rating - highest in Ohio
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited
Low child-to-staff ratios with 3 teachers per classroom
Participates in federal Child Care Food Program - USDA-approved meals

Considerations

8

Toddle Inn Preschool

2215 North Taylor Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44112

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.8/ 10

Safety

6

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

8

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

7

Strengths

Ohio SUTQ Gold — highest state quality rating for curriculum and staff standards
Community-serving preschool in Cleveland Heights since at least the 1990s
Nurturing, secure learning environment for early childhood

Considerations

One Yelp review raises infant supervision concerns — verify current practices and staffing ratios before enrolling infants

9

Heights- Room To Grow Preschool, Llc

3325 Euclid Hts Blvd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Silver

6.7/ 10

Safety

6

Curriculum

8

Art/Music

6

Infant care

6

K-ready

7

Teachers

7

Compassion

7

Mgmt

7

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

5/5 stars from 7 verified reviews — strong parent satisfaction rating
Yelp review: school system for pre-k is amazing — they actually prepare kids for kindergarten
Recognizes and respects each child individuality — unconditional acceptance philosophy
SUTQ Silver — above-baseline quality standards

Considerations

10

Pooh Bears Hunny Stop Enrichment Center, Childcare And Before & After School

5065 Northfield Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

6.5/ 10

Safety

6

Curriculum

6

Art/Music

7

Infant care

6

K-ready

6

Teachers

6

Compassion

8

Mgmt

7

Culture

7

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Named a Golden Provider in Cuyahoga County — recognized for quality of care
Multiple parents praise owner as passionate about children with exceptional, loving, family-like service over 20+ years
Described as clean center with professional staff by multiple reviewers
Enrichment programs include baby Zumba, yoga, boy mentoring, and summer camp

Considerations

11

Excell Early Learning Center

3031 Monticello, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Gold

6.2/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

7

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

6

Teachers

8

Compassion

6

Mgmt

8

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Over 25 years serving the Cleveland Heights community
Gold Teaching Strategy Curriculum and Head Start programming
Free preschool available through ECE Grant and UPK programs
ASQ:SE developmental assessment services for children

Considerations

12

Fairmount Cooperative Preschool

2757 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: NR

6.1/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

7

Art/Music

5

Infant care

5

K-ready

5

Teachers

6

Compassion

8

Mgmt

6

Culture

8

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Parent cooperative model - parents actively partner in the classroom
Play-based learning philosophy that nurtures the whole child
Strong community culture - described as a little gem of a school
Multiple age groups from Young 3s through Pre-K

Considerations

13

Lullaby Infant Club, Llc

2841 Noble Road Suite A, Cleveland Hts, OH 44121

Licensed Child Care Center

SUTQ: Bronze

6.0/ 10

Safety

5

Curriculum

6

Art/Music

5

Infant care

8

K-ready

6

Teachers

6

Compassion

6

Mgmt

6

Culture

6

Class sizes

0

Extracurriculars

6

Strengths

Specialized infant and toddler care for ages 6 weeks to 4 years
Flexible full-time, part-time, and drop-in care options
Accepts State Title 20 Vouchers to support working families
Free diapers promotion for newly enrolled infants and toddlers

Considerations

14

Excell Learning Center Ii

4050 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts, OH 44121

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

Over 25 years serving the Cleveland Heights community
Gold Teaching Strategy Curriculum and Head Start programming
Free preschool available through ECE Grant and UPK programs
ASQ:SE developmental assessment services for children

Considerations

15

Ixl Childcare & Learning Center

3150 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118

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

Inclusive environment where ALL children excel
Serves infants through school-age with summer camp available
Located on Mayfield Road - convenient for Cleveland Heights families
Ohio-licensed childcare center with experienced staff

Considerations

16

Bright Beginners

6632 Harris Rd, Broadview Hts, OH 44147

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

Established childcare center in Broadview Heights since 1991
Licensed by Ohio DJFS; serving the local community for 30+ years
Ohio-licensed facility on Harris Rd

Considerations

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