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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Eastlake, OH

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Eastlake. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Eastlake, Ohio at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.75/5
Parent reviews
63
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Eastlake has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 63 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 83% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 44095 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Eastlake

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
    Little Learners Too INC
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    36721 Lake Shore Boulevard, Eastlake, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: 122 children

    Little Learners Too receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, stable staff led by owner Miss Sandra, the clean facility, and structured daily programs. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and socially, with staff providing personalized attention and support. The center is noted for reasonable pricing, flexibility with families, and strong communication.

    Stablecaring staff with low turnoverclean facilitystructured routines and schedules
  2. 2
    Child Care On The Vine
    4.51 score
    4.7(13)

    33212 Vine St, Eastlake, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Child Care on the Vine receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, caring staff, clean facility, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many mention the center successfully transitioned their children from negative daycare experiences and provide balanced education with quality meals.

    Owner is hands-on and caringfamily-oriented environmentclean facilitycompassionate and understanding staff
  3. 3
    St Justin Martyr Preschool
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    35741 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake, OH · Church Daycare · Capacity: -999 children

    No parent reviews of the preschool were found. The available reviews are about the church facility itself, praising its welcoming community, well-maintained grounds, festival events, and Mass experience.

    Welcoming communitywell-maintained facilityconvenient Mass timesfriendly staff and pastor
  4. 4
    Miss Kimberlys
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    34799 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Miss Kimberly's is highly regarded by most parents for its family-like environment, caring staff, and clean, safe facility where children enjoy attending. However, one recent review indicates a significant change in quality following staff turnover, with complaints about new management being unhelpful and unwelcoming.

    Family-like environmentgenuinely caring staffclean and safe facilityexcellent communication

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Eastlake

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Eastlake, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.78avg rating
4 daycares · 4 rated

Church Daycare

4.7avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Eastlake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
440958
4.75
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Eastlake (36–122 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Eastlake based on parent reviews

Child Care On The Vine

4.7(13)

33212 Vine St, Eastlake, OH

Child Care on the Vine receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, caring staff, clean facility, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many mention the center successfully transitioned their children from negative daycare experiences and provide balanced education with quality meals.

Owner is hands-on and caringfamily-oriented environmentclean facility

Creative Learning Child Care Center INC

5(4)

36100 Portage Dr, Eastlake, OH

Parents highlight the center's loving and professional atmosphere, noting that children feel like family and receive respectful care focused on fine motor skills. Reviewers appreciate the transparency provided through monthly newsletters and social media updates, which track their child's learning objectives and progress. The program is also praised for offering safe, educational field trips and exposing children to various subjects.

loving and caring staffchildren feel like familytransparent communication via newsletters and social media

Miss Kimberlys

4.4(6)

34799 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, OH

Miss Kimberly's is highly regarded by most parents for its family-like environment, caring staff, and clean, safe facility where children enjoy attending. However, one recent review indicates a significant change in quality following staff turnover, with complaints about new management being unhelpful and unwelcoming.

Family-like environmentgenuinely caring staffclean and safe facility

Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool

5(1)

34050 Glen Dr, Eastlake, OH

One parent highlights exceptional care from staff members, specifically noting Mrs. Vara, Mrs. Kravochuck, and the Pre-K team, while reporting their son's significant improvement. The review expresses gratitude for the positive experience despite the family's need to move early.

exceptional staff caresignificant child improvementpositive teacher interactions

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Daycare types in Eastlake

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Eastlake, Ohio

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Eastlake, Ohio, making up 44% of the 9 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Eastlake have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 83% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 63 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Eastlake, 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 Eastlake

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Willoughby-Eastlake Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights exceptional care from staff members, specifically noting Mrs. Vara, Mrs. Kravochuck, and the Pre-K team, while reporting their son's significant improvement. The review expresses gratitude for the positive experience despite the family's need to move early.

exceptional staff caresignificant child improvementpositive teacher interactions
Address
34050 Glen Dr, Eastlake, OH
Phone
(440) 269-3028
Creative Learning Child Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's loving and professional atmosphere, noting that children feel like family and receive respectful care focused on fine motor skills. Reviewers appreciate the transparency provided through monthly newsletters and social media updates, which track their child's learning objectives and progress. The program is also praised for offering safe, educational field trips and exposing children to various subjects.

loving and caring staffchildren feel like familytransparent communication via newsletters and social media
Address
36100 Portage Dr, Eastlake, OH
Phone
(440) 954-9548
Child Care On The Vine
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Child Care on the Vine receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the owner's hands-on involvement, caring staff, clean facility, and family-oriented atmosphere. Many mention the center successfully transitioned their children from negative daycare experiences and provide balanced education with quality meals.

Owner is hands-on and caringfamily-oriented environmentclean facility
Address
33212 Vine St, Eastlake, OH
Phone
(440) 951-5562
Miss Kimberlys
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Miss Kimberly's is highly regarded by most parents for its family-like environment, caring staff, and clean, safe facility where children enjoy attending. However, one recent review indicates a significant change in quality following staff turnover, with complaints about new management being unhelpful and unwelcoming.

Family-like environmentgenuinely caring staffclean and safe facility
Address
34799 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, OH
Phone
(440) 942-3104

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Eastlake, Ohio, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Eastlake have an average Google rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 83% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Eastlake, 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
Eastlake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Eastlake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Eastlake 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.