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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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Happyworks Day Care INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3510 W 41st St, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 398-7337
Kids Around Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4800 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 641-8948
Chapelside Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13211 Chapelside, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-4499
Loving Cups Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Loving Cups Kids Academy in Cleveland receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight dedicated, caring staff who actively engage with children, maintain a safe environment, and provide quality curriculum across all age groups. Parents report feeling confident and at peace with their children's care and development.

Engaging and attentive staffclean and safe environmentquality curriculum
Address
7310 Fleet Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 341-3200
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Brightside Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff for treating children with genuine affection and support. Parents highlight the welcoming, clean environment and note their children have formed strong bonds with teachers and enjoy attending daily. Multiple parents express disappointment about recent closures and eagerness for the center to reopen.

caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-child bondswe
Address
14001 Kinsman Rd, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 991-4840
Noo Lyff Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3600 E. 59th Street, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 429-3156
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Brightside Academy Ohio for its caring, attentive staff who make children feel comfortable and supported. Multiple reviews highlight significant child development, learning progress, and positive social growth across all age groups from infants to school-age children. The facility is described as safe, secure, and welcoming with a dedicated director and teachers who treat children with genuine care.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning progresssafe and secure environment
Address
10548 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 268-1800
Mae'S Little Angels Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14045 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 894-1914
Bright Star Kiddie Tots Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13405 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 541-2712
Brightside Academy Ohio
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Brightside Academy Ohio for its caring and attentive staff, particularly highlighting recent management improvements and enhanced communication. Multiple reviewers note their children's developmental progress and appreciate the center's ability to work with children with special needs, including autism. The facility is described as safe, nurturing, and more than just a daycare.

Caring and patient staffstrong parent-child relationshipsspecial needs support (autism)
Address
3545 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH
Phone
(216) 631-6860

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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.