Wickliffe, OH · Lake · Based on public reviews & parent communities

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in Wickliffe, Ohio

Wickliffe's elegant Coulby Mansion, built in 1911 by shipping magnate Harry Coulby with sixteen rooms and a Tiffany skylight, now serves as the city's town hall—a tangible reminder of its early industrial-era prominence. The city is home to the Telshe Yeshiva, an Orthodox Jewish rabbinical school that fled Lithuania during World War II before relocating to Wickliffe in 1957, where it continues educating students today. Named after Charles A. Wickliffe, the 11th United States Postmaster General, this Lake County suburb has maintained its quiet character while preserving these distinctive institutional anchors. We analyzed all 4 Ohio-licensed childcare centers in Wickliffe, 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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Early Steps Learning Center
1601 Drenik Drive #2-4, Wickliffe, OH 44092
Licensed Child Care Center
SUTQ: Gold
6.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
7
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
6
Mgmt
7
Culture
5
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6

Strengths

  • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
  • Christian-based organization serving ages 6 weeks through 12 years
  • Curriculum-based programs customized to each child; 5-Star ECE Preschool program for ages 3-5
  • Arts-integrated curriculum including classic music, art, theater, and natural sciences
  • Sign Language and Christian Club enrichment programs
  • Staff with degrees in Early Childhood Education; mandatory parent-teacher meetings
  • National and regional childcare association accreditations
  • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

Considerations

    2
    Play Academy
    28930 Ridge Rd, Wickliffe, OH 44092
    Licensed Child Care Center
    SUTQ: Gold
    6.5/ 10
    Safety
    7
    Curriculum
    8
    Art/Music
    5
    Infant care
    7
    K-ready
    6
    Teachers
    8
    Compassion
    6
    Mgmt
    7
    Culture
    5
    Class sizes
    0
    Extracurriculars
    6

    Strengths

    • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Gold - top-tier quality recognition
    • HighScope-based curriculum building strong foundations through active learning
    • Serves ages 4 weeks through 12 years including Universal Pre-K (UPK) program
    • USDA-approved in-house prepared meals through federal Child Care Food Program
    • Real-time parent communication via Brightwheel app
    • Video surveillance in classrooms; secure parent login access
    • Transportation provided for school pickup/dropoff and field trips
    • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

    Considerations

      3
      Wickliffe Academy, Inc
      28510 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH 44092
      ★ 4.5 (15 Google)    ·  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 Step Up To Quality rated: Gold — recognized quality program
      • Accepts publicly funded child care (PFCC) vouchers — accessible to subsidy-eligible families
      • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

      Considerations

        4
        Park, Learn & Play Childcare
        29752 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092
        Licensed Child Care Center
        SUTQ: Bronze
        5.8/ 10
        Safety
        5
        Curriculum
        6
        Art/Music
        5
        Infant care
        6
        K-ready
        6
        Teachers
        6
        Compassion
        6
        Mgmt
        6
        Culture
        6
        Class sizes
        0
        Extracurriculars
        6

        Strengths

        • Ohio Step Up To Quality rated: Bronze - meets quality standards above basic licensing
        • Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years with full continuity of care
        • Daily curriculum prioritizing educational development across all age groups
        • Family-oriented environment established 2022; sister company to Apples of Gold childcare
        • Positive parent reviews noting caring and communicative staff
        • Ohio-licensed childcare center serving the local community

        Considerations

        • Relatively new center (est. 2022) with limited track record
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