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

Finding the right childcare
in Garfield Hts, Ohio

Named after President James A. Garfield, who visited relatives in the area as a child in the 1840s, Garfield Heights emerged as a planned residential suburb in the 1920s when real estate developers transformed the former agricultural township into a bedroom community for Cleveland workers. The city, which officially adopted its name in 1919 and incorporated in 1930, became known as "The Community of Homes"—a designation that reflects its character as a landscape of modest bungalows and Cape Cod houses built on small lots. At its peak in 1970, Garfield Heights was home to over 41,000 residents, making it a thriving middle-class suburb before broader economic shifts reshaped the region. We analyzed all 7 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Garfield 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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Bright Start Child Care Center
4477 E 131St St, Garfield Hts, OH 44105
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 and 4-star quality rating from Ohio licensing database
  • Large center (capacity 82) serving infants through school-age children
  • Accepts subsidized child care vouchers; meals provided; extended hours for working families

Considerations

    2
    Cirque Du Kids
    8706 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
    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 4-star quality rated three-ring childcare experience
    • Full program with field trips, meals, and transportation provided
    • Ages 6 weeks to 12 years with cognitive and interpersonal development focus
    • Accepts PFCC vouchers - accessible to income-eligible families

    Considerations

      3
      Marymount Child Care Center At Jennings
      10204 Granger Rd, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.3/ 10
      Safety
      6
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      6
      Infant care
      6
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      7
      Mgmt
      6
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status since 1946 — deep community roots
      • Most staff reported to have 10+ years tenure — highly experienced team
      • SUTQ Silver rated; infant through school-age care

      Considerations

        4
        Tiny Town Academy
        7920 Garfield Blvd, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Silver
        5.9/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        7
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        7
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio SUTQ Silver — meets above-baseline curriculum and staff standards
        • Licensed childcare center serving Garfield Heights since 2006

        Considerations

        • One review on Yellow Pages raises safety and cleanliness concerns — verify current facility conditions before enrolling
        • No positive public parent reviews found to counter the negative report
        5
        Landrum Learning Center
        Smart Academy 4351 E.131 St, Garfield Hts., OH 44105
        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

        • Top choice for early childhood education in Garfield Heights
        • Ohio-licensed preschool and childcare program
        • Serving the Garfield Heights community on E 131st Street
        • Early childhood education programs for local families

        Considerations

          6
          Les Petits Learning Center
          5085 Turney Road, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
          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

          • Licensed childcare center on Turney Rd in Garfield Heights
          • Ohio-licensed facility serving the local community

          Considerations

            7
            Kiddie Citie Enrichment Center
            4924 Turney Rd, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
            Licensed Child Care Center
            SUTQ: NR
            5.5/ 10
            Safety
            5
            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

            • Free transportation (up to 10-mile radius), free healthy meals, and free diapers/wipes program
            • Accepts county vouchers; serves ages 6 weeks–13 years
            • Ohio-licensed childcare center in Garfield Heights

            Considerations

            • DaycareGrades inspection data shows F safety grade with significant violation count — verify current compliance before enrolling
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