Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Shaker Heights across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Shaker Heights. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Shaker Heights. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Arts & Music
Earned the highest arts & music score in Shaker Heights. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Shaker Heights. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
childcare
First Baptist Church Child Care Center And Nursery is a NAEYC-accredited and Ohio SUTQ Gold-rated center located in Shaker Heights serving infants through five-year-olds since 1987. The center employs Creative Curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards and the Science of Reading across distinct Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs, with enrichment spanning Spanish, music, movement, art, sign language, and mindful living. It accepts publicly funded child care vouchers, extending access to subsidy-eligible families, and operates under a faith-based philosophy in partnership with First Baptist Church. The absence of public parent reviews limits independent verification of the parent experience.
Safety7.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses Creative Curriculum in program planning, aligned with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards and the Science of Reading. Faith-based philosophy emphasizing universal values of trust, respect for all persons, and love.
Programs & activities: Infants: music, signing, stories, play and praise enrichment. Toddlers: art, sign language, movement and music, potty training. Preschool: Spanish, mindful living, music, movement, sign language, and weekly chapel time.
What sets it apart: NAEYC accredited and Gold-rated Step Up to Quality center. Serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Operated by First Baptist Church. Hours Monday-Friday 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM.
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Top 3 in Shaker Heights
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Best Curriculum
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Shaker Heights. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Arts & Music
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest arts & music score in Shaker Heights. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.</span>
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Best Extracurriculars
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest extracurricular score in Shaker Heights. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.</span>
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