
Compare 279 daycare centers in Cleveland. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Cleveland has 279 licensed daycares with 1,309 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.60 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 44127 (avg 4.93 stars), while 44102 has the largest selection (28 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
7801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
St. Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center in Cleveland receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and high-quality education provided. Parents consistently describe the center as feeling like family, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and demonstrating strong developmental progress. Multiple families report using the center for extended periods from infancy through kindergarten.
7115 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
All Around Children receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the center's nurturing environment, quality education, and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's developmental progress, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication from staff. The facility is noted for treating children like family while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.
7724 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
JIREH Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the professional, clean facility and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented approach, educational focus, and strong emotional connections their children develop with staff members. Many report multi-year enrollment and express deep satisfaction with their children's safety and development.
2860 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 39 children
This listing appears to be for Plymouth Church in Cleveland, not a Head Start daycare center. Reviews praise the church as a welcoming, inclusive faith community and performance venue with excellent acoustics, parking, and facilities. Reviewers highlight the warm congregation, beautiful architecture, and successful hosting of musical events.
2610 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise The Music Settlement's early childhood education and music programs as exceptional and transformative. Reviews highlight skilled teachers who effectively nurture student progress and foster a love of music in young learners. The facility itself is well-maintained with professional staff and security.
11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Parents praise The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool as an exceptional music education program with skilled instructors and a nurturing environment. Students show significant progress in music skills across various programs including piano lessons, Jr Jams, combos, and theory classes. The facility is well-maintained with professional teachers who effectively meet students at their level and encourage musical growth.
2421 Central Ave., Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Parents consistently praise Bingham Early Learning Center for its welcoming staff, safe environment, and quality care. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's supportive community atmosphere and note their children's happiness and development. One parent attended the center as a child themselves.
1355 W 70th St, Cleveland, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Reviews praise the parish facility for its community events, including popular fundraisers and Italian dinners. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. The location serves as both a religious community and event venue.
3644 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children
Our Lady of Angels is a religious facility in Cleveland that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, caring staff, and strong Catholic faith practices. The facility is noted for its beautiful historic architecture and family-oriented atmosphere.
7724 Lexington, Cleveland, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children
Lexington-Bell Early Childhood Services is highly regarded by parents as a community-focused daycare with caring, dedicated staff and strong leadership. Parents praise the nurturing environment, quality academics, and emphasis on cultural heritage and male role models. The center is described as a trusted community staple that prepares children well for school.
Based on 156 daycares with Google ratings in Cleveland
Top qualities mentioned across 1,309 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Cleveland, based on parent reviews
Cleveland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44127 | 5 | 4.93 | 3 | |
| 44102 | 28 | 4.37 | 8 | |
| 44135 | 16 | 4.36 | 4 | |
| 44113 | 17 | 4.36 | 3 | |
| 44106 | 8 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 44111 | 22 | 4.27 | 5 | |
| 44105 | 27 | 4.24 | 5 | |
| 44112 | 8 | 4.12 | 0 | |
| 44109 | 19 | 4.05 | 3 | |
| 44115 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Cleveland (7–311 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
39
Large
76–150 children
35
Very Large
150+ children
6
Highest rated daycares in Cleveland based on parent reviews
7801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
St. Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center in Cleveland receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and high-quality education provided. Parents consistently describe the center as feeling like family, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and demonstrating strong developmental progress. Multiple families report using the center for extended periods from infancy through kindergarten.
7115 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH
All Around Children receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the center's nurturing environment, quality education, and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's developmental progress, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication from staff. The facility is noted for treating children like family while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.
7724 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH
JIREH Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the professional, clean facility and caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the family-oriented approach, educational focus, and strong emotional connections their children develop with staff members. Many report multi-year enrollment and express deep satisfaction with their children's safety and development.
2860 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH
This listing appears to be for Plymouth Church in Cleveland, not a Head Start daycare center. Reviews praise the church as a welcoming, inclusive faith community and performance venue with excellent acoustics, parking, and facilities. Reviewers highlight the warm congregation, beautiful architecture, and successful hosting of musical events.
2610 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Parents consistently praise The Music Settlement's early childhood education and music programs as exceptional and transformative. Reviews highlight skilled teachers who effectively nurture student progress and foster a love of music in young learners. The facility itself is well-maintained with professional staff and security.
11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH
Parents praise The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool as an exceptional music education program with skilled instructors and a nurturing environment. Students show significant progress in music skills across various programs including piano lessons, Jr Jams, combos, and theory classes. The facility is well-maintained with professional teachers who effectively meet students at their level and encourage musical growth.
Cleveland offers 279 daycare facilities, ranging from large education centers to intimate family-based homes, giving parents a wide spectrum of care options. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and caring staff as key reasons for their satisfaction. The 44127 zip code stands out as a particularly strong neighborhood, boasting the highest average rating across its local centers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cleveland have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 156 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.23 stars. Our analysis covers 1,309 parent reviews. Parents in Cleveland most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring staff.
When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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All Around Children receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who praise the center's nurturing environment, quality education, and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's developmental progress, strong teacher-child relationships, and excellent communication from staff. The facility is noted for treating children like family while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.
Reviewers highlight the facility as a caring environment with nutritious meals and engaging activities, including specific mentions of alphabet and ASL instruction. One parent recalls a memorable experience with a teacher who fostered a safe and welcoming atmosphere, while another notes the convenience of provided transportation and three daily hot meals.
Reviewers describe the center as having a nice setting and fabulous teachers, with one noting that the director is excellent. A former student who attended since second grade highlights the high quality of care, though they note the program ends when children turn 12.
This listing appears to be for Plymouth Church in Cleveland, not a Head Start daycare center. Reviews praise the church as a welcoming, inclusive faith community and performance venue with excellent acoustics, parking, and facilities. Reviewers highlight the warm congregation, beautiful architecture, and successful hosting of musical events.
Reviewers highlight the exceptional quality of teachers and the director, with one long-term participant describing the environment as the best they have experienced. Parents appreciate the nice setting and summer camp offerings, noting that children remain fond of the program even after aging out. One review mentions a strict 12-year-old age limit that ends participation, which some families find difficult.
Parents consistently praise The Music Settlement's early childhood education and music programs as exceptional and transformative. Reviews highlight skilled teachers who effectively nurture student progress and foster a love of music in young learners. The facility itself is well-maintained with professional staff and security.
One parent highlights the owner's personal care and affectionate treatment of children, noting that staff members are supportive and occasionally indulge the kids. Another review describes the management and workers as understanding, flexible, and kind.
Watch Us Grow Development Center is highly regarded by parents for its caring, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. The center offers structured curriculum, engages actively with children, and provides additional services like school transportation. Parents consistently praise the safe, warm atmosphere and individualized attention to both children and families.
A Little Bit of Loving Care in Cleveland receives nearly universal praise from parents who describe the facility and staff as exceptionally caring, reliable, and supportive. Parents highlight the owner Michelle's personal connection with children and families, noting that staff provide attentive care, educational enrichment, and genuine affection. Multiple parents report enrolling multiple children over years and continuing to recommend the center.
Our Lady of Angels is a religious facility in Cleveland that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Parents praise the welcoming community, caring staff, and strong Catholic faith practices. The facility is noted for its beautiful historic architecture and family-oriented atmosphere.
Parents highlight the dedicated staff and engaging classroom environments, with some noting the value of frequent field trips and program assistance. One review describes the center as the best Head Start in Ohio, while another appreciates the progress seen in their children.
Parents praise The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool as an exceptional music education program with skilled instructors and a nurturing environment. Students show significant progress in music skills across various programs including piano lessons, Jr Jams, combos, and theory classes. The facility is well-maintained with professional teachers who effectively meet students at their level and encourage musical growth.
Reviews praise the parish facility for its community events, including popular fundraisers and Italian dinners. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities. The location serves as both a religious community and event venue.
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Lexington-Bell Early Childhood Services is highly regarded by parents as a community-focused daycare with caring, dedicated staff and strong leadership. Parents praise the nurturing environment, quality academics, and emphasis on cultural heritage and male role models. The center is described as a trusted community staple that prepares children well for school.
East End Individual Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising it as a community resource offering compassionate childcare and helpful support. The center is noted for its caring staff, cultural environment, and abundance of activities and resources for families.
One parent highlights the professional staff and strong educational focus, noting their child learned significantly before starting school. However, a separate review raises serious safety concerns regarding unlicensed roofing work and a fire incident occurring while children were present.
Love Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, particularly director Charla, for creating a welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging curriculum, excellent communication, and special events. Multiple parents report their children experienced significant social development and overcome initial anxiety or adjustment difficulties.
St. Paschal Baylon is a highly regarded Catholic parish in Cleveland that parents praise for its welcoming atmosphere, vibrant spiritual community, and quality religious education. The facility is noted for its beautiful space, excellent music ministry, and caring staff who create an inclusive environment for all parishioners.
St. Rocco is a 100+ year old Catholic church and school in Cleveland with a strong community presence. Reviews praise the beautiful traditional Latin mass, welcoming parish, engaged priests, and school quality. The facility is known for its Italian festival with homemade food and community events.
West Park Discovery World is highly regarded by most parents as a nurturing, safe preschool environment where children thrive socially and academically. Staff members, particularly Gayle and Nora, are praised for their caring approach, strong communication, and creating a home-like atmosphere. However, one parent reported a serious concern about physical discipline.
Parents consistently praise Cleveland Child Care Inc for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight smooth transitions, regular communication with parents, and children who are excited to attend. The facility maintains a clean environment and incorporates meaningful curriculum with outdoor learning activities.
Authentic Experiences is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Cleveland with uniformly positive parent feedback. Parents consistently praise the caring and well-trained staff, welcoming environment, and educational programming across all age groups. The facility supports smooth transitions for new students and extends its engagement to entire families.
Parents highlight attentive, hands-on teaching and strong communication from specific staff members, noting that their children are well-cared for and academically advanced. The facility is described as clean and structured, with one parent appreciating the support received during a difficult transition. However, the short duration of attendance for some families prevents a broader assessment of long-term outcomes.
Parents consistently praise Buhrer as an excellent educational facility with a positive atmosphere and caring staff. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and extended family members, indicating strong satisfaction. Teachers are noted for making learning engaging and fun while maintaining high educational standards.
Parents praise Louis Stokes Head Start Center for caring, patient teachers who foster children's development in speech, social skills, and academics. Multiple families report significant progress in their children's communication and behavior after enrollment, with staff described as kind and dedicated.
Harvard Community Services Center receives consistently positive feedback for its daycare services and community programs. Parents praise the caring staff, well-organized events, and safe environment. The facility serves as an important community hub offering resources and activities for families and seniors.
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