How do I choose the right daycare in Cleveland?

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

What types of daycare are available in Cleveland?

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.

Headstart Programs in Cleveland, Ohio (18 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Ohio?

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.

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.

St Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center

4.72 score

5(13)

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

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

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

Plymouth Head Start Center

4.64 score

4.9(12)

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

The Cleveland Music School Settlement/ The Music Settlement Ohio City

4.6 score

4.8(15)

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

The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool

4.6 score

4.8(15)

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

Bingham Early Learning Center

4.58 score

5(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

Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Parish

4.56 score

4.7(20)

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)

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

Lexington-Bell Early Childhood Services

4.55 score

4.7(18)

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

Headstart Programs in Cleveland, Ohio

There are 18 headstart programs in Cleveland, Ohio, making up 6% 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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 18 headstart programs 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.

18 Headstart Programs in Cleveland, Ohio

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cleveland

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