Recognition of Excellence · Cleveland Hts, OH · 2026
Bedford Heights Day Care & Nursery Center Inc
21881 Libby Rd, Bedford Heights, OH 44146
🏆 Ranked #6 in Cleveland Hts · 6.9 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Cleveland Hts
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Cleveland Hts. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Cleveland Hts. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Cleveland Hts. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
Bedford Heights Day Care & Nursery Center Inc is a nonprofit childcare provider in Bedford Heights, Ohio, serving children from 18 months through 12 years with a strong focus on kindergarten readiness and social-emotional development. Founded in 1978, the center holds Ohio's highest state quality rating—SUTQ Gold—and operates extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday to serve working families. The center's deep community roots and long operational history position it as an established choice in the area, though the absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of the family experience.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars7.0
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Top 10 in Cleveland Hts
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Best for Safety
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Cleveland Hts. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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