Best Daycare Centers in Painesville, OH

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Painesville

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

   Painesville Christian Academy

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   6235 Chestnut St, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

   Painesville Christian Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, loving staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the safe, smaller class environment, affordable pricing, structured curriculum, and director Mrs. Reynolds' accessibility. Multiple families report their children feel comfortable, loved, and are making developmental progress.

   Welcoming and loving staffamazing teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipssafe environment
2. 2

   Central Y'S Learning Station

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   933 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

   Central Y's Learning Station has excellent staff who are caring, attentive, and professional. Parents consistently praise the Child Watch program, facility cleanliness, well-maintained amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. The center offers diverse programs and services with strong community focus.

   Outstanding Child Watch programattentive and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilityprofessional and friendly staff
3. 3

   Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center Painesville

   4.22 score

   4.4(6)

   301 East Erie St., Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Tiny Town Childcare receives mostly positive feedback praising warm, caring staff and strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for cleanliness and helping children meet developmental milestones. One negative review cited poor communication regarding enrollment and capacity.

   Friendly and welcoming stafffrequent app updates and photosclean facilitydirector Miss Kayla's professionalism
4. 4

   Growing Hands Daycare

   3.81 score

   3.7(9)

   1697 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

   Growing Hands Daycare receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise staff communication, professionalism, cleanliness, and care quality. However, several recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about organization, field trip management, child safety incidents, and alleged payroll practices.

   Staff communication and updatesclean facilityprofessional and helpful staffpicks up from other daycares
5. 5

   Cradle 2 Crayons II Early Learning Academy

   3.53 score

   3.3(10)

   1865 N. Ridge Road, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

   Cradle 2 Crayons II has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Lucretia, cleanliness, camera systems, educational activities, and caring staff who treat children like family. Negative reviews allege serious safety and sanitation concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, unsafe storage of hazardous materials, and non-compliance with food allergy protocols.

   Owner Lucretia described as wonderful and supportivestrong staffvery

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