
Browse all 220 child daycare & preschools in Cleveland, Ohio. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Future Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, attentive ownership, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple parents note their children's happiness and comfort level at the center.
Loving Hearts Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, small group sizes, and educational programs. However, one review raised serious concerns about unprofessional behavior from ownership and disrespectful treatment of a child.
Reviews appear to be for a church/parish facility rather than a daycare center. Commenters praise the welcoming and respectful community, with many noting personal history or regular attendance. The facility is described as helpful and friendly.
A Jubilee Academy in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents. The center is noted for its clean facility, professional and nurturing staff, strong curriculum, and specialized support for speech delays. Children show developmental progress and enjoy attending, with enrichment activities including language instruction, music, and outdoor experiences.
Horizon Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the engaged and friendly staff, structured curriculum, and safe learning environment. Parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and appreciate the staff's communication and responsiveness to concerns. Multiple parents recommend the facility and have enrolled multiple children or plan to do so.
Market Square Horizon Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising staff engagement, developmental progress, and a welcoming environment. However, one parent reported experiencing favoritism and impatience from a specific teacher in the Blue Room, resulting in their child's dismissal after three weeks.
Parents consistently praise Merrick House Settlement & Day Nursery for its friendly and helpful staff, community resources, and quality programs. The facility is recognized as a well-organized community center offering excellent after-school programs and social services. Families appreciate the supportive environment and staff accessibility.
Luving Handz receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and professional staff, happy children, and structured programming. However, one parent reported serious concerns about sanitation practices and illness transmission at the facility.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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