Concord Twnshp & Concord Twp & Perry & Willougby Hills, OH · Lake · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Concord Twnshp & Concord Twp & Perry & Willougby Hills, Ohio

Nestled in Lake County along Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline, this region around Willoughby and Perry carries deep Revolutionary and naval heritage—Perry itself is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the naval commander whose 1813 victory over the British at the Battle of Lake Erie proved crucial to the War of 1812. Willoughby, established in 1798 and long known as "The Courtesy City," has grown into a prosperous suburban hub anchoring the Cleveland metropolitan area, with a strong legacy of medical institutions and precision manufacturing alongside its preserved 19th-century downtown character. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers across Concord Twnshp & Concord Twp & Perry & Willougby Hills, scoring each on 11 real dimensions from parent reviews. 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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Goddard School
7645 Fredle Drive, Concord Twnshp, OH 44077
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
7.5/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
8

Strengths

  • NAEYC, COGNIA, and Child Care Aware accredited ? multiple national quality recognitions 2020-2030
  • 30+ BirdEye reviews averaging 4.33 stars; 23 Facebook reviews with 100% recommendation rate
  • Parents praise individual attention in small classrooms, teaching of manners, counting, Spanish, and sign language
  • Multiple Best of the Best and Education Excellence Awards from 2002-2020; established since 2002
  • Full transparency into child's day with daily updates; serving infants through pre-K

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated in Ohio licensing search ? may not have formally participated in state rating system
  • Franchise model ? quality can vary by location; research this specific Concord Township campus
2
Infinite Learning Enrichment Center
2860 Bishop Road, Willougby Hills, OH 44092
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.1/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated; BBB A+ rating (accredited since Sept 2025); accepts PFCC vouchers
  • Care.com 5.0/5 stars from 2 reviews ? curriculum-based approach for ages 6 months to 13 years
  • Offers outdoor play, summer care, after-school programs, and accommodates twins/multiples
  • Meals provided; serves Willoughby Hills and Lake County families

Considerations

  • No Google or Yelp reviews available ? limited public review base
3
Hope Ridge Preschool, Inc
9870 Johnnycake Ridge Rd, Concord Twp, OH 44060
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.7/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • NAEYC member preschool established 1967 ? nearly 60 years of faith-based early childhood education
  • Parents call it 'the best decision' with teachers described as 'incredibly thoughtful' and 'truly caring'
  • Hands-on, child-led exploration in fenced outdoor playground and indoor active play spaces
  • Teaches respect, responsibility, accountability, and empathy as core social-emotional skills

Considerations

  • Part-time preschool program only ? not a full-day childcare option for working parents
  • SUTQ Not Rated ? has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
4
New Life Childcare Center
4080 Call Rd, Perry, OH 44081
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: NR
5.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
5
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Faith-based ministry of New Life Church; uses Mother Goose Time curriculum aligned with local kindergarten standards
  • Lead teachers hold college degrees and current Ohio certifications
  • Care.com reviewer notes 'great staff, always considerate of keeping parents up to date'
  • Flexible 6am-6pm scheduling with drop-in, before/after school, full-time, and half-day options

Considerations

  • SUTQ Not Rated ? has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
  • Only 1 verified Care.com review ? limited independent review base
5
Great Day Of Perry Inc. Dba Great Day Child Care Learning Centers
4325 Manchester Ave., Perry, OH 44081
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Bronze
5.3/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
6
Art/Music
5
Infant care
5
K-ready
6
Teachers
6
Compassion
5
Mgmt
5
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5

Strengths

  • SUTQ Bronze rated; BBB Accredited since 2018; family-owned operation in business since 1999
  • Accepts PFCC vouchers; serves infants (6 months) through school-age (13 years), open 6am-6pm
  • Multi-location Great Day brand with established operational history in Lake County

Considerations

  • Note posted that space is limited in some age groups ? call ahead to confirm availability
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