Richfield, OH · Summit · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Richfield, Ohio

Richfield was established in 1809 and named for the richness of its soil, though it's perhaps best known as the historic home of the Richfield Coliseum, which housed the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1974 to 1994 and the Cleveland Barons hockey team. In 1970, Richfield became the first "world city" in the United States, an innovative municipal designation that reflected its forward-looking vision. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Richfield, 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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9–10 exceptional
7–8 strong
4–6 average or below

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

  • Ohio SUTQ Gold — KinderCare national chain with standardized curriculum and accreditation
  • Parents report children reading independently before kindergarten with the Learning Adventures phonics program
  • Flexible scheduling with financial assistance for eligible families
  • Nationally accredited; curriculum built from latest early childhood development research

Considerations

    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    7
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    7
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    7
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Parents describe staff as amazing, kind, and creative — children excelled academically and socially
    • Themed curriculum with hands-on activities, field trips, and holiday celebrations
    • Serving the Richfield community since 1955 — long-established, non-denominational nonprofit
    • Parents praise the clean, peaceful, well-organized environment

    Considerations

      3
      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

      • Situated inside Bethel Lutheran Church on Everett Road — faith-based, community-rooted environment
      • Serves children ages 6 weeks–12 years with transportation available
      • Curriculum provides arts, reading, and outdoor play opportunities

      Considerations

        4
        Right At School At Richfield Elementary
        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

        • Before/after school care inside Richfield Elementary — no transportation needed for school-age families
        • Includes homework support, ASL instruction, crafts, games, and after-school snack
        • Flexible 1–5 days per week scheduling; school-break coverage available

        Considerations

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