Best Headstart Programs in Cleveland, OH
Compare 18 headstart programs in Cleveland. Average rating: 4.11/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Cleveland, Ohio at a glance
- Programs
- 18
- Avg rating
- 4.11/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,309
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 60
Cleveland has 18 licensed headstart programs with 1,309 parent reviews averaging 4.11/5.60 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 38% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 44127 (avg 4.93 stars), while 44102 has the largest selection (28 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
- 1St Augustine Manor Child Enrichment Center4.72 score5(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 - 2All Around Children4.72 score4.9(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 - 3Jireh Learning Center4.71 score5(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 - 4Plymouth Head Start Center4.64 score4.9(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 - 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 - 6The Cleveland Music School Settlement Preschool4.6 score4.8(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 - 7Bingham Early Learning Center4.58 score5(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 - 8Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Parish4.56 score4.7(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) - 9Our Lady Of Angels4.55 score4.8(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 - 10Lexington-Bell Early Childhood Services4.55 score4.7(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
Rating Distribution
Based on 156 daycares with Google ratings in Cleveland
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,309 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Cleveland, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Cleveland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44127 | 5 | 4.93 | 3 | |
| 44102 | 28 | 4.37 | 8 | |
| 44135 | 16 | 4.36 | 4 | |
| 44113 | 17 | 4.36 | 3 | |
| 44106 | 8 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 44111 | 22 | 4.27 | 5 | |
| 44105 | 27 | 4.24 | 5 | |
| 44112 | 8 | 4.12 | 0 | |
| 44109 | 19 | 4.05 | 3 | |
| 44115 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Cleveland (7–311 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
39
Large
76–150 children
35
Very Large
150+ children
6
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Cleveland based on parent reviews
Plymouth Head Start Center
2860 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH
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.
Rainbow Terrace Head Start
7255 Garden Valley, Cleveland, OH
Parents report high satisfaction with the school's educational quality and teacher engagement, noting that their children are excited to attend and learning age-appropriate skills. Reviewers also highlight the supportive nature of the office staff, who have provided essential items like coats and clothing to families. The few reviews so far indicate a strong recommendation for this Head Start program.
Willard Head Start Center
2220 W. 95th, Cleveland, OH
Parents highlight the dedicated staff and engaging classroom environments, with some noting the value of frequent field trips and program assistance. One review describes the center as the best Head Start in Ohio, while another appreciates the progress seen in their children.
Louis Stokes Head Start Center
4075 E. 173rd St., Cleveland, OH
Parents praise Louis Stokes Head Start Center for caring, patient teachers who foster children's development in speech, social skills, and academics. Multiple families report significant progress in their children's communication and behavior after enrollment, with staff described as kind and dedicated.
Children First - Hough
8409 Hough Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Union-Miles Head Start Center
9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH
One parent describes the center as a wonderful preschool where their granddaughter enjoys attending. The feedback highlights a positive experience for the child involved.
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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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cleveland have an average rating of 4.11 out of 5 across 156 rated facilities, with 38% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.23 stars. Our analysis covers 1,309 parent reviews. Parents in Cleveland most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring staff.
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 Headstart Programs in Cleveland
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Parents report high satisfaction with the school's educational quality and teacher engagement, noting that their children are excited to attend and learning age-appropriate skills. Reviewers also highlight the supportive nature of the office staff, who have provided essential items like coats and clothing to families. The few reviews so far indicate a strong recommendation for this Head Start program.
- Address
- 7255 Garden Valley, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 441-0230
One parent describes the center as a wonderful preschool where their granddaughter enjoys attending. The feedback highlights a positive experience for the child involved.
- Address
- 9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 465-9088
- Address
- 12100 Buckeye, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 751-8899
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.
- Address
- 2860 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 991-8752
Parents highlight the dedicated staff and engaging classroom environments, with some noting the value of frequent field trips and program assistance. One review describes the center as the best Head Start in Ohio, while another appreciates the progress seen in their children.
- Address
- 2220 W. 95th, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 651-5154
- Address
- 8409 Hough Avenue, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 707-0344
Parents praise Louis Stokes Head Start Center for caring, patient teachers who foster children's development in speech, social skills, and academics. Multiple families report significant progress in their children's communication and behavior after enrollment, with staff described as kind and dedicated.
- Address
- 4075 E. 173rd St., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 295-2700
One parent describes the staff as professional and helpful, while another reports severe behavioral changes in their child, alleging abuse and a lack of transparency regarding the absence of cameras. The positive feedback highlights attentive care, whereas the negative account details unexplained distress and accusations of staff misconduct.
- Address
- 2511 E. 61st St., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 431-9547
Riverside Head Start has mixed reviews with limited feedback. One parent expressed strong satisfaction, while others raised serious concerns about property maintenance, management conduct, and safety issues in the surrounding area.
- Address
- 17800 Parkmount, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 267-4731
- Address
- 799 E. 82nd. St., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 881-2844
- Address
- 10205 Lorain, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 251-3615
One parent highlights friendly staff, a clean facility, and a strong curriculum. However, other reviewers report significant accessibility issues with parking for those with mobility challenges, confusion regarding bus usage for field trips versus daily transportation, and one parent expresses uncertainty about their experience.
- Address
- 1883 Torbenson Dr., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 692-4010
Puritas Head Start Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Positive reviews praise patient staff, field trips, communication, and a diverse environment. Negative reviews cite lack of teacher patience, inadequate supervision, unresolved safety incidents, and limited educational preparation for kindergarten.
- Address
- 14402 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 476-3201
- Address
- 1290 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 795-5255
- Address
- 12416 Brackland Ave., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 541-7400
- Address
- 7020 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 881-6924
- Address
- 4302 Quincy Ave., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 361-9799
- Address
- 9101 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH
- Phone
- (216) 421-8870
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