Richmond Heights, OH · Cuyahoga · Based on public reviews & parent communities

Finding the right childcare
in Richmond Heights, Ohio

Originally established as the Village of Claribel in 1917, Richmond Heights was renamed two years later and incorporated as a city in 1960, becoming an established suburban community in Cuyahoga County. The Cleveland suburb has experienced significant demographic transformation over the past two decades, evolving into a predominantly African American community while maintaining its identity as a residential inner-ring suburb with a focus on education and local services. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Richmond Heights, 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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Hannah'S Child Development Center Ii
1831 Lee Blvd, E. Cleveland, OH 44112
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 (4-star quality rating); serves infants through school-age with large capacity (137 children)
  • Distinctive bilingual preschool programs including Mandarin language learning through Chinese culture immersion
  • Transportation and field trips available — above-average enrichment for an East Cleveland center
  • Hours 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday; participates in subsidized childcare assistance

Considerations

  • Pattern of partially compliant annual inspections in 2024 and 2025 — multiple issues requiring remediation
  • Aggregate 3.8/5 from 13 reviews on Daycares.co — below average for a Gold SUTQ center; specific review content not accessible
  • No Google Maps reviews available for independent verification
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Purple Hearts Child Care Center Pre-K
216 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
7.0/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
8
Teachers
8
Compassion
7
Mgmt
7
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated Pre-K program in Richmond Heights
  • Welcoming family environment since 2004; serves infants through school-age

Considerations

    3
    Good Beginnings Inc.
    5468 Warrensville Ctr Rd., Maple, OH 44137
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    7.0/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    7
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    7
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    6
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • SUTQ Gold (5-star) rated with 4.4/5 rating across review platforms — strong overall rating
    • Licensed continuously since 2001 — over 20 years serving Maple Heights families
    • Serves 6 weeks through school-age; broad capacity (95 children); hours 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Participates in federal Child Care Food Program and subsidized childcare assistance

    Considerations

    • Two public reviews show mixed management picture: one praises safe and kind staff, another alleges owner fraud related to a prior location closure
    • Pattern of partially compliant annual inspections in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — recurring compliance concerns
    • No Google reviews available — 4.4 rating comes from aggregator sites, not independently verified Google Maps reviews
    • Allegations about prior location closure under fraud investigation — not resolved in public records
    4
    Icare Connect Educational Academy
    468 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    6.1/ 10
    Safety
    6
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    7
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    6
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    7

    Strengths

    • Accepts children with IEPs, 504 Plans, and medical/behavioral/developmental needs — rare inclusive offering
    • Play-based, self-paced learning centers with literacy, math, science, and problem-solving activities
    • Before/after school care, summer camp, and nights/weekends available at select locations
    • Collaborative partnerships with schools, healthcare providers, and families for special needs support

    Considerations

    • Bronze SUTQ rating
    • Nights and weekends option at Maple Heights only — not Richmond Heights location
    5
    Purple Hearts Child Care Center
    215 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Bronze
    5.4/ 10
    Safety
    5
    Curriculum
    6
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    5
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    6
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    5
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    5

    Strengths

    • Welcoming family environment in Richmond Heights since 2004
    • Serves infants through school-age children; Bronze SUTQ rated

    Considerations

      6
      Right At School At Richmond Heights Elementary
      447 Richmond Rd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
      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

      • National Right At School program with structured bi-weekly curriculum 'Journeys' and Discovery Clubs to spark individual interests
      • Before school care from 7 AM; after school until 6 PM — flexible 1-5 days/week and drop-in available
      • Summer full-day camps (June-July) and break camp during holidays for continuity of care
      • Military and sibling discounts (10%) available; financial assistance options

      Considerations

      • School-age children only (incoming K-6) — not suitable for infants or preschoolers
      • SUTQ Not Rated — has not participated in Ohio quality rating system
      • Drop-in care at $35/day is among the more costly in the area for occasional use
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