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in Eastlake, Ohio

Eastlake, Ohio is home to the Boulevard of 500 Flags, the world's largest permanent display of American flags lining the waterfront. The city, situated along Lake Erie just 19 miles northeast of Cleveland, gained national attention when a FirstEnergy generating plant there went offline during the massive 2003 North American blackout that affected 50 million people across eight states and Canada. Today, Eastlake hosts Classic Park, home to the Lake County Captains minor league baseball team affiliated with the Cleveland Guardians. We analyzed all 7 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Eastlake, 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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Here We Grow Early Learning Center
32305 Vine St. Down, Eastlake, OH 44095
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

  • Gold Star Step Up to Quality program serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years
  • Experienced educators using proven developmental teaching strategies
  • Full-day program combining traditional and hands-on learning approaches
  • Focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

Considerations

    2
    Agapeland - Church Of The Nazarene
    34950 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44094
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: NR
    5.9/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    6
    Infant care
    6
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Faith-based nonprofit ministry of Willo-Lake Church of the Nazarene — community mission-driven
    • Established 1989 — over 35 years serving Eastlake families
    • Capacity for up to 118 children — sizable center with full staffing infrastructure
    • A+ BBB rating — no unresolved complaints on record
    • Serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children — full-range provider

    Considerations

    • SUTQ: Not Rated — no Step Up To Quality designation
    • No dedicated website found
    3
    Abc Me Grow Academy
    33212 Vine St, Eastlake, OH 44095
    ★ 4.7 (13 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

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

    Considerations

      4
      Little Learners, Too
      36721 Lakeshore Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095
      ★ 4.9 (13 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

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

      Considerations

        5
        Y-Sacc Longfellow Elementary
        35200 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.7/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Lake County YMCA-operated before and after school program — YMCA quality standards apply
        • Located onsite at Longfellow Elementary — safe, familiar school-building environment
        • Open 2 hours before school through 6pm — full coverage for working families
        • Financial assistance available; no child denied access based on ability to pay
        • PFCC state subsidy accepted

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: Not Rated — no Step Up To Quality designation
        • School-age only program; no infant or toddler care
        6
        Y-School Age Child Care Jefferson Elementary
        35980 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.7/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Lake County YMCA-operated before and after school program — YMCA quality standards apply
        • Located onsite at Jefferson Elementary — safe, familiar school-building environment
        • Open 2 hours before school through 6pm — full coverage for working families
        • Financial assistance available; PFCC state subsidy accepted

        Considerations

        • SUTQ: Not Rated — no Step Up To Quality designation
        • School-age only program; no infant or toddler care
        7
        Loving Cup Kids Academy Of Ob-Ii
        36100 Portage Drive, Eastlake, OH 44095
        ★ 5 (4 Google)    ·  Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: NR
        5.6/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        5
        K-ready
        5
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: NR — 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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