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279 Daycare Centers in Cleveland, Ohio

Browse all 279 daycare centers in Cleveland, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cleveland

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.

  1. 1

    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.

    Caring and professional staffhigh-quality educationnurturing environmentaffordable pricing with 5-Star Step up to Quality rating
  2. 2
    All Around Children
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    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.

    Genuinecaring staffStrong child development and learning outcomesExcellent teacher-child relationships
  3. 3
    Jireh Learning Center
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    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.

    Professional and patient staffClean facilityFamily-oriented approachEducational programming
  4. 4

    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.

    Welcoming and inclusive communitybeautiful architectureexcellent acousticsample parking
  5. 5

    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.

    Excellent teachersmusic-focused curriculumstudent progress and skill developmentengaging and fun learning environment
  6. 6

    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.

    Music-focused curriculumskilled and excellent teachersstudent progress and skill developmentpersonalized instruction
  7. 7

    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.

    Welcoming and superb staffsafe environmentchild happinessfacility quality
  8. 8

    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.

    friendly and warm peopleclean facilitiespopular fundraising events (spaghetti dinnerscavatelli feast)
  9. 9
    Our Lady Of Angels
    4.55 score
    4.8(11)

    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.

    welcoming communitycaring staffstrong Catholic faithbeautiful historic church
  10. 10

    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.

    Caring and loving staffstrong leadership and directorhomey atmospherefun and engaging teaching

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cleveland based on parent reviews

St Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center

5(13)

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.

Caring and professional staffhigh-quality educationnurturing environment

All Around Children

4.9(20)

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.

Genuinecaring staffStrong child development and learning outcomes

Jireh Learning Center

5(12)

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.

Professional and patient staffClean facilityFamily-oriented approach

Plymouth Head Start Center

4.9(12)

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.

Welcoming and inclusive communitybeautiful architectureexcellent acoustics

The Cleveland Music School Settlement/ The Music Settlement Ohio City

4.8(15)

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.

Excellent teachersmusic-focused curriculumstudent progress and skill development

The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool

4.8(15)

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.

Music-focused curriculumskilled and excellent teachersstudent progress and skill development

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Daycare Centers in Cleveland, Ohio

There are 279 daycare centers in Cleveland, Ohio. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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.

All Daycare Centers in Cleveland

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Mama Stine'S Family Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Mama Stine's Family Child Care for its caring, family-oriented environment and professional staff led by Ms. Denise. The facility is noted for cleanliness, safety, structured learning activities, outdoor adventures, and strong parent-teacher communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the daycare highly.

caring and nurturing staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
11212 Miles Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 883-8138
Old Brooklyn Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Old Brooklyn Horizon Education Center in Cleveland receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, strong leadership from director Hana, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Parents report their children feel happy, safe, and thrive academically and socially at the center.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership and communication from director Hanaclean and safe environment
Address
4140 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 584-5437
Smarty Pants Learning Centers INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Smarty Pants Learning Centers for its clean, safe facility and caring, attentive staff. The center is commended for educational programming, developmental support, and parent communication. Children are reported to be happy and engaged daily.

Clean facilitycaring and professional staffeducational focus on school readiness
Address
2136 Rockwell Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 241-5437
Kid'Z Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

KID'Z CORNER receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-centered facility with knowledgeable and attentive staff. Parents highlight strong academic preparation, engaging activities, and a comfortable environment where children are happy to attend. Multiple long-term families report excellent experiences and confidence in the center's care.

Friendly and professional stafffamily-centered atmospherestrong academic focus and school preparation
Address
15212 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 751-2229
Kidz R Kidz Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
12914 Union Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-2416
Friendly Inn Settlement
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Friendly Inn Settlement is a multi-service nonprofit center in Cleveland that operates as both a daycare and community resource hub. Parents consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, including director Ms. Madison, and highlight the valuable services offered beyond childcare such as food pantry, school supplies, haircuts, and mental health counseling. Children are reported to enjoy attending.

Friendly and welcoming staffdirector Ms. Madisoncomprehensive community resources
Address
2386 Unwin Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-7656
Fundamentals Early Childhood Development Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Fundamentals Early Childhood Development Academy receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise it as clean, reliable, and a great facility, while others report serious concerns about staff behavior, operational reliability, and child care quality.

Clean facilityreliable hours (per some reviews)good for multiple children in same family
Address
12500 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 407-6148
Rays Of Light Bilingual Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8601 Sauer Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 713-0500
Step To Grow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1289 Hayden Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 600-5286
Stem Kids Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
11019 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 491-1616
King Kennedy Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
2511 E. 61st St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-9547
A Little Lady In A Shoe
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

A Little Lady in a Shoe receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring owner, educational activities, home-cooked meals, and flexible hours (7 AM-8 PM). However, one parent reported significant issues including pricing discrepancies, last-minute cancellation, and concerns about understaffing and unprofessional practices.

Caring and attentive providerteaches academics (ABCs123s
Address
648 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 937-5315
Brown'S Town Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
13901 Miles Av., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-4122
Circle Tyme Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
14215 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 451-2823
Day Care For Future Scholars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
6540 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 361-2560
Close To Home 2 Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4122 E 131st, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 751-1880
Brilliant Beginnings Pre-School And Growing Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
16910 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 486-7252
Kiddie Kastle Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Kiddie Kastle receives consistently high praise from parents for caring, passionate staff who create a warm, supportive environment. Children show improvements in academic learning, social development, confidence, and happiness. Parents appreciate the balance of educational activities with play, regular communication, and professional operations.

Caring and passionate teacherswarm and supportive environmentvariety of educational and fun activities
Address
11411 Lake Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 862-3552
Wade Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wade Park daycare receives mixed reviews averaging 3.9/5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, food quality, friendly staff, and special events like holiday parties. However, one parent expressed strong dissatisfaction with their experience.

clean facilitygood foodfriendly and dedicated staff
Address
7600 Wade Park Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 920-6945
Wade Park Childcare Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wade Park Childcare Academy receives mixed reviews averaging 3.9/5 stars. Parents praise the cleanliness, food quality, and friendly staff, with positive mentions of holiday events and activities. However, some reviews lack specific daycare details, and at least one parent indicated they would not return.

Clean facilitygood foodfriendly staff
Address
9300 Wade Park Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 421-1488
Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Parents praise Murtis Taylor Child Enrichment School Age Program for its community resources, friendly staff, and positive atmosphere. One parent reported frustration with the payee department's unresponsiveness and unprofessional communication.

Community resourcesgreat staffhelpful services
Address
13411 Union Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 283-4400
Wade Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
9111 Yale Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 761-4994
Ebc Childcare Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
12205 St. Clair, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 761-9426
Your Little Treasures Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7310 Harvard, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 341-0646
Fatima Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Fatima Child Enrichment Center is a community center with religious affiliation offering fitness facilities and various services. Reviews are mixed, with positive feedback about cleanliness and staff helpfulness, but significant complaints about food pantry eligibility requirements and poor customer service responsiveness.

Clean facilitypleasant atmospherehelpful staff
Address
6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 391-5375
Browns Town Of Tiny Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Most parents praise BROWNS TOWN OF TINY TOTS for trustworthy care, flexible hours, and dedicated staff. Children show strong learning and development. However, one review raises serious allegations of staff misconduct and abuse.

Flexible hourstrustworthy staffchildren learn and develop well
Address
12534 Union Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 283-8138
Learning To Grow Cec
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Learning to Grow CEC in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the clean facility, caring and experienced staff, structured curriculum, and individualized attention to children's development and special needs.

Clean and well-maintained facilityexperienced and nurturing staff with low turnoverstrong academic curriculum and learning activities
Address
5309 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 431-4000
Riverside Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.6

Riverside Head Start has mixed reviews with limited feedback. One parent expressed strong satisfaction, while others raised serious concerns about property maintenance, management conduct, and safety issues in the surrounding area.

Positive learning environment
Address
17800 Parkmount, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 267-4731
Children First Of Cleveland
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Children First of Cleveland receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents regarding staff warmth, child development, and curriculum quality. However, several parents report significant concerns about administrative leadership, communication issues, and inadequate support for children with special needs and disabilities.

Warm and caring staffstrong child development and learning outcomesclean facilities
Address
615 W Superior Plaza Lvl, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 787-4530
The Children'S Palace Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Children's Palace Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the mother-daughter ownership, cleanliness, safety, organization, and individual attention to children's behavioral development. Negative reviews cite concerns about owner rudeness, inconsistent discipline standards, inadequate heating, food provision issues, aggressive enforcement of health policies, and poor customer service.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and patient staffchildren show behavioral improvement
Address
10205 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 651-1886

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Frequently asked questions

There are 279 all daycares in Cleveland, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Cleveland, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Ohio's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Ohio)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Cleveland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 220 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 18 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 13 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 28 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Ohio typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cleveland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cleveland must be licensed by Ohio's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.