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220 Child Daycare & Preschools in Cleveland, Ohio

Browse all 220 child daycare & preschools 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

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

Bingham Early Learning Center

5(7)

2421 Central Ave., Cleveland, OH

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 happiness

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cleveland, Ohio

There are 220 child daycare & preschools in Cleveland, Ohio, making up 79% of the 279 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Cleveland

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Nature'S Way Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
14010 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 671-0572
The Cleveland Music School Settlement/ The Music Settlement Ohio City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
2610 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 421-5806
Truly Gifted Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
5656 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 341-4438
Watch Us Grow Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented environmentstructured curriculum for all ages
Address
13540 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 688-0555
A Little Bit Of Loving Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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.

caring and loving staffreliable and consistent serviceeducational activities and skill development
Address
8211platt Cleveland Ohio 44104, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 205-2128
The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

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
Address
11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 421-5806
Three Bears Child Care Achievement Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
15400 Miles Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 921-2221
Lexington-Bell Early Childhood Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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 atmosphere
Address
7724 Lexington, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 391-4100
East End Individual Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

compassionate staffunderstanding and helpful with resourcesexcellent childcare
Address
2749 Woodhill Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 791-9378
Aunttdaycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
607 E125th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 451-1184
Love Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Caring and patient staffDirector Charla's leadershipStrong social-emotional development
Address
4667 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 291-2222
West Park Discovery World INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Caring and patient staffstrong teacher-parent communicationsafe and secure facility
Address
3909 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 671-7229
Cleveland Child Care INC (Gilbert)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

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.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parents including daily photos/updates
Address
3274 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 631-3211
Authentic Experiences
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and well-trained staffcolorful and well-maintained classroomssmooth transition support for new students
Address
14721 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 812-7228
Greater Achievement Child Enrichment Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4035 E.141st Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 785-9982
Buhrer
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Quality educationsupportive teacherspositive learning environment
Address
1600 Buhrer Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 744-2800
Harvard Community Services Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentorganized events and activities
Address
18240 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-8585
Happyworks Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
4434 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 939-6060
Precious Gems Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Precious Gems Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the family-oriented environment, caring staff, and educational curriculum. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, flexibility with scheduling, and nutritious home-cooked meals. One negative review mentions poor phone etiquette from staff.

Flexible schedulingclean facilityprofessional and caring staff
Address
18320 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 692-9001
Promises Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Promises Childcare Center for exceptional care, dedicated staff who treat children like family, and a warm, family-like environment. Multiple long-term families report high satisfaction with the center's cleanliness, developmentally appropriate activities, academic support, and flexible scheduling. Parents emphasize feeling complete peace of mind while at work.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-like atmosphereclean and organized facility
Address
3507 West 117th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 941-5437
St.Martin De Porres Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

St. Martin De Porres Family Center is highly regarded as a community resource offering daycare, after-school, and summer programs. Parents praise the caring, helpful staff, clean facilities, nutritious meals, educational activities, and field trips. The organization also provides broader community services including food pantry assistance, senior programs, and support for various populations.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitymeals provided (breakfast and lunch)
Address
1264 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 268-3909
The Magical World Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise The Magical World Childcare & Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe environment. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and enthusiastic about attending. The center is noted for going above and beyond with activities, field trips, homemade food, and treating children like family.

Caring and patient staffclean facilitysafety features (cameras)
Address
9810 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 961-6201
A Step Above Daycare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

A Step Above Daycare Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, safe environment, and ability to serve children from infants through school-age in a nurturing, educational setting. Multiple long-term families (5-8 years) report feeling their children are treated like family and appreciate the open communication and hands-on ownership.

Loving and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentmulti-age capability
Address
10320 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 762-1580
All About The Children Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

All About the Children Childcare in Cleveland receives mostly positive reviews (4 five-star ratings) praising the teachers, safe environment, and open-concept layout that encourages child interaction. However, one one-star review raises concerns about safety, citing the open floor plan, lack of secured classroom doors, and inadequate supervision during pickup.

Licensed owner with 22 years experience14-camera security systemwell-lit parking area
Address
18211 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 481-4411
George L. Forbes Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
14209 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 541-7878
Little Critters Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Critters Early Learning Center in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff and strong developmental outcomes for their children. Parents emphasize excellent communication, a clean environment, and the teachers' genuine investment in each child's wellbeing and learning. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the center's activities and support.

Caring and loving staffstrong developmental progressexcellent communication with parents
Address
12625 Lena, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 252-2600
Little Critters Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Critters Too receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently report their children making developmental progress, enjoying daily activities, and feeling safe and comfortable in the center's clean, well-maintained environment. The facility is noted for strong parent communication and community involvement.

caring and loving staffchild developmental progressclean facility
Address
13812 Bellaire, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 252-2600
Future Kids Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Future Kids Academy receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the facility as professional, clean, and safe with caring staff. However, some parents report serious concerns including unexplained marks on children, inappropriate content, and inattentive bus drivers using phones while driving.

Professional environmentsafe facilityclean and organized
Address
7100 Denison Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 651-5000
Spanish American Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Spanish American Little Footsteps for its caring, welcoming staff and bilingual education approach. The center is noted for making transitions smooth, maintaining clean facilities, and creating a family-like community atmosphere. Multiple reviewers emphasize that teachers genuinely bond with children and communicate well with parents.

Caring and nurturing staffbilingual/Spanish immersion educationwelcoming environment
Address
4732 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 696-8215
Gordon Square Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Gordon Square Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise for its caring and non-judgmental staff, comprehensive support services, and helpful resources. However, reviews indicate this appears to be a community health center rather than a traditional daycare, offering mental health services, vaccinations, and social support alongside childcare.

Compassionate and caring staffcomprehensive mental health servicesbilingual services available
Address
5209 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 815-0542

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Frequently asked questions

There are 220 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cleveland, Ohio, out of 279 total childcare facilities in the city. 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.