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

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in Maple Hts, Ohio

Maple Heights earned its name from the abundant maple trees that defined the landscape when it was founded in 1915, and remains known as the 'City of Trees.' During World War II, the city became an industrial center when Jack & Heintz, located on Broadway Avenue, expanded into a major defense plant employing over 8,700 workers. Southgate Shopping Center, which opened in 1955, was among the first large suburban shopping centers of its kind, anchoring the city's mid-century growth. We analyzed all 5 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Maple 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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The School Of The Little Ones Inc
14502 Granger, Maple Hts, OH 44137
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

  • 4-star Facebook rating — positive community endorsement
  • Ohio SUTQ Gold — meets rigorous quality standards
  • Licensed childcare serving Maple Heights families on Granger Rd

Considerations

    2
    Bright Start Child Care Center
    16200 Broadway, Maple Hts, OH 44137
    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 rigorous curriculum and staff quality standards
    • Large center (capacity 61) open extended hours for working families
    • Accepts subsidized child care vouchers; preschool and kindergarten programs on site

    Considerations

    • One review on Yelp raises concerns about management communication and unprofessional conduct
    3
    Heavenly Kids Childcare Llc
    17150 Broadway, Maple Hts, OH 44137
    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 rating — meets highest state quality standards
    • Serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children (capacity 48)
    • Field trips offered; meals provided; income-based eligibility for subsidized care

    Considerations

      4
      Here We Grow Enrichment Center Llc.
      16825 Libby Rd., Maple Hts., OH 44137
      Licensed Child Care Center
      SUTQ: Silver
      6.0/ 10
      Safety
      5
      Curriculum
      7
      Art/Music
      5
      Infant care
      5
      K-ready
      6
      Teachers
      7
      Compassion
      6
      Mgmt
      7
      Culture
      6
      Class sizes
      0
      Extracurriculars
      6

      Strengths

      • Licensed enrichment center in Maple Heights OH
      • Growth-focused early childhood enrichment programs
      • Ohio-licensed LLC providing enrichment care
      • Developmental enrichment for Maple Heights children

      Considerations

        5
        Creative Care By Crawford Child Care Center
        6191 Dunham Rd., Maple Hts, OH 44137
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        6
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        6
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        5
        Culture
        5
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Small, family-like childcare with friendly staff approach
        • Located on Dunham Rd, Maple Heights; accepts subsidized child care vouchers
        • Licensed by Ohio DJFS with 15 years in operation

        Considerations

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