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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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Family Intergenerational Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
959 E. 144 Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 851-1853
Intergenerational Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
966 E 146 Th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 851-1853
With These Hands
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
12510-12 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 921-8103
Future Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilityresponsive owner Michelle
Address
12225 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 417-2456
Heart To Heart Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
3095 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 938-6771
Loving Hearts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Lovingattentive staffsmall group sizes
Address
7600 St.Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 862-8329
Boniface School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Welcoming staffrespectful communityhelpful to those in need
Address
3555 W 54th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 696-6525
A Jubilee Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Professional and nurturing staffclean facilityworks with speech delays
Address
15751 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 383-9050
Horizon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Structured curriculumengaged and friendly staffsafe and warm environment
Address
2285 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 344-3000
Market Square Horizon Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Staff engagement and reliabilitydevelopmental learning (colorsindependence
Address
2500 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 930-5437
Murtis Taylor @ Kathryn R. Tyler Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
900 E. 105th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 283-4400
Childrens Community College Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
8401 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 769-5437
Brilliant Minds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1491 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 221-1076
Merrick House Settlement & Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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.

Friendly and helpful staffMom's First programafter-school programs
Address
1050 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 771-5077
Luving Handz
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

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.

friendly staffprofessional staffchildren happy to attend
Address
1885 E. 79th St., Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 231-9417
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
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

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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.