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Best Daycare Centers in Lakewood, OH

Compare 29 daycare centers in Lakewood. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lakewood, Ohio at a glance

Daycares
29
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
87
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Lakewood has 29 licensed daycares with 87 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 42% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 44107 with 29 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lakewood

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
    Lakewood Child Care Center
    4.78 score
    5(18)

    1450 Belle Ave, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Lakewood Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and long-term family relationships with staff. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and continue attending events years after their children graduate.

    caring and passionate teacherswarm welcoming environmentchild-centered approachstrong kindergarten preparation
  2. 2
    Lakewood Community Care Center
    4.43 score
    4.7(8)

    2019 Woodward Ave, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Lakewood Community Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide exceptional care and support child development milestones. Parents highlight the center's creative learning activities, inclusive environment, and strong leadership, with families expressing strong satisfaction across infant through Pre-K age groups.

    Dedicated and passionate staff with long tenureexceptional developmental supportcreative learning activitiesdiverse teacher workforce
  3. 3
    Grace Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    13030 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

    Grace Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, particularly Mrs. Bonnie. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly, with the school organizing numerous fun activities that build community.

    Caring and fantastic teachersstrong learning outcomesfun activitiesgreat school community
  4. 4
    Kidzenia Learning Center
    4 score
    4(19)

    13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Kidzenia Learning Center in Lakewood receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and engaging learning activities that promote child development and confidence. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for.

    Caring and patient staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning environmentchild development focus
  5. 5
    Brownstone Day School
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    18225 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children

    Brownstone Day School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians who praise the caring, attentive staff and educational programs. Parents highlight strong communication, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to attend. The facility is noted for helping working parents feel confident in their children's care.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong parent communicationeducational and fun activities (poolpark
  6. 6
    Kids Advancing Academy
    3.71 score
    3.6(13)

    2150 Warren Rd, Lakewood, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Kids Advancing Academy in Lakewood receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff communication, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff responsiveness to children's emotional needs, safety supervision, and administrative communication.

    Friendly and helpful staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility with nice playgroundaffordable pricing

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Lakewood

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 87 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Safe environment
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lakewood, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

2avg rating
13 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.41avg rating
12 daycares · 8 rated

Church Daycare

4.47avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lakewood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4410729
4.23
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lakewood (34–166 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lakewood based on parent reviews

Lakewood Child Care Center

5(18)

1450 Belle Ave, Lakewood, OH

Lakewood Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and long-term family relationships with staff. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and continue attending events years after their children graduate.

caring and passionate teacherswarm welcoming environmentchild-centered approach

Lakewood Community Care Center

4.7(8)

2019 Woodward Ave, Lakewood, OH

Lakewood Community Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide exceptional care and support child development milestones. Parents highlight the center's creative learning activities, inclusive environment, and strong leadership, with families expressing strong satisfaction across infant through Pre-K age groups.

Dedicated and passionate staff with long tenureexceptional developmental supportcreative learning activities

Grace Preschool

4.8(5)

13030 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH

Grace Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, particularly Mrs. Bonnie. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly, with the school organizing numerous fun activities that build community.

Caring and fantastic teachersstrong learning outcomesfun activities

Haynes Nursery School

5(1)

1375 W Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, OH

One parent describes Haynes Nursery School as a wonderful school for children. This single review highlights a positive experience without specifying particular details about the program or staff.

Wonderful school for children

Clifton Early Learning Center

4.3(1)

13889 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH

One parent describes the Clifton Early Learning Center as an awesome early learning center.

awesome early learning center

St Peter'S Child Care Center

4.2(1)

17514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH

One parent describes the center as a safe, family-like environment where staff treat children with kindness and patience. The reviewer highlights that their daughter enjoys the social aspects and daily creative activities, such as art projects.

kind and patient staffsafe environmentfamily atmosphere

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Daycare types in Lakewood

Child Daycare & Preschools 12Church Daycare 4Before or After School Daycare 13

Daycare Centers in Lakewood, Ohio

There are 29 daycare centers in Lakewood, Ohio. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lakewood have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 42% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.47 stars. Our analysis covers 87 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood

Showing 29 results

Lakewood Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Lakewood Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and long-term family relationships with staff. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and continue attending events years after their children graduate.

caring and passionate teacherswarm welcoming environmentchild-centered approach
Address
1450 Belle Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 228-5437
Haynes Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Haynes Nursery School as a wonderful school for children. This single review highlights a positive experience without specifying particular details about the program or staff.

Wonderful school for children
Address
1375 W Clifton Boulevard, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 221-9557
Lakewood Presbyterian Church Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
14502 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 226-0514
Grace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Grace Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring and dedicated teaching staff, particularly Mrs. Bonnie. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning significantly, with the school organizing numerous fun activities that build community.

Caring and fantastic teachersstrong learning outcomesfun activities
Address
13030 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-1081
Lakewood Community Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Lakewood Community Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated, long-tenured staff who provide exceptional care and support child development milestones. Parents highlight the center's creative learning activities, inclusive environment, and strong leadership, with families expressing strong satisfaction across infant through Pre-K age groups.

Dedicated and passionate staff with long tenureexceptional developmental supportcreative learning activities
Address
2019 Woodward Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 226-0080
Clifton Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

One parent describes the Clifton Early Learning Center as an awesome early learning center.

awesome early learning center
Address
13889 Clifton Blvd., Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 228-8918
St Peter'S Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.2

One parent describes the center as a safe, family-like environment where staff treat children with kindness and patience. The reviewer highlights that their daughter enjoys the social aspects and daily creative activities, such as art projects.

kind and patient staffsafe environmentfamily atmosphere
Address
17514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 226-2840
St. Peter'S Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.2

One parent highlights the staff's kindness and patience, noting that the center provides a safe environment where children enjoy their friends and daily art activities. The review describes the center as a welcoming family community.

kind staffpatient staffsafe environment
Address
1215 West Clifton, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 403-1668
Kidzenia Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Kidzenia Learning Center in Lakewood receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff, clean facilities, and engaging learning activities that promote child development and confidence. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and parents feel their kids are safe and well-cared for.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityengaging activities and learning environment
Address
13714 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(440) 799-8855
Brownstone Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Brownstone Day School receives consistently positive feedback from parents and guardians who praise the caring, attentive staff and educational programs. Parents highlight strong communication, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to attend. The facility is noted for helping working parents feel confident in their children's care.

Caring and attentive staffstrong parent communicationeducational and fun activities (pool
Address
18225 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 221-1470
Kids Advancing Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Advancing Academy in Lakewood receives mixed reviews with most parents praising staff communication, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents reported concerns about staff responsiveness to children's emotional needs, safety supervision, and administrative communication.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility with nice playground
Address
2150 Warren Rd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 712-7985
Ymca Roosevelt Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
2
Address
14237 Athens Road, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 390-0597
Emerson Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13439 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4254
Grant Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1470 Victoria Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4092
Harrison Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2080 Quail St, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4230
Hayes Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
16401 Delaware Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4228
Horace Mann Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1215 W Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4257
Lincoln Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15615 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4232
Roosevelt Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14237 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 529-4224
Bee My Baby Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14321 Detroit Road, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 600-5511
Lakewood Community Care Center Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15615 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 226-0080
Lakewood Montessori School
Church Daycare
Address
Church Of The Ascension, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 904-6029
Lakewood Catholic Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14808 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 521-0559
Ymca Grant Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1470 Victoria Blvd., Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 390-0603
Ymca Grace Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1659 Rosewood Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 390-0592
Ymca Hayes Learning And Enrichment Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
16401 Delaware Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(216) 390-0281
Family Life Sacc- Harrison
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2080 Quail St, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(440) 260-6006
The Family Life Child Care Center Of Lakewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13523 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(440) 260-6006
Family Life Sacc - Emerson
Before or After School Daycare
Address
13439 Clifton Blvd, Lakewood, OH
Phone
(440) 260-6006

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Frequently asked questions

There are 29 all daycares in Lakewood, Ohio. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lakewood have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 42% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lakewood, 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
Lakewood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 12 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Lakewood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lakewood 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.