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Best Before or After School Daycare in Painesville, OH

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Painesville. Average rating: 4.05/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Painesville, Ohio at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.05/5
Parent reviews
78
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Painesville has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 78 parent reviews averaging 4.05/5.The largest concentration is in 44077 with 16 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Painesville

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
    Painesville Christian Academy
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    6235 Chestnut St, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    Painesville Christian Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the welcoming, loving staff and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight the safe, smaller class environment, affordable pricing, structured curriculum, and director Mrs. Reynolds' accessibility. Multiple families report their children feel comfortable, loved, and are making developmental progress.

    Welcoming and loving staffamazing teachersstrong teacher-child relationshipssafe environment
  2. 2
    Central Y'S Learning Station
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    933 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Central Y's Learning Station has excellent staff who are caring, attentive, and professional. Parents consistently praise the Child Watch program, facility cleanliness, well-maintained amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. The center offers diverse programs and services with strong community focus.

    Outstanding Child Watch programattentive and caring staffclean and well-maintained facilityprofessional and friendly staff
  3. 3
    Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center Painesville
    4.22 score
    4.4(6)

    301 East Erie St., Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Tiny Town Childcare receives mostly positive feedback praising warm, caring staff and strong communication with parents through daily updates and photos. The center is noted for cleanliness and helping children meet developmental milestones. One negative review cited poor communication regarding enrollment and capacity.

    Friendly and welcoming stafffrequent app updates and photosclean facilitydirector Miss Kayla's professionalism
  4. 4
    Growing Hands Daycare
    3.81 score
    3.7(9)

    1697 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Growing Hands Daycare receives mostly positive feedback from long-term parents who praise staff communication, professionalism, cleanliness, and care quality. However, several recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about organization, field trip management, child safety incidents, and alleged payroll practices.

    Staff communication and updatesclean facilityprofessional and helpful staffpicks up from other daycares
  5. 5
    Cradle 2 Crayons II Early Learning Academy
    3.53 score
    3.3(10)

    1865 N. Ridge Road, Painesville, OH · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Cradle 2 Crayons II has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Lucretia, cleanliness, camera systems, educational activities, and caring staff who treat children like family. Negative reviews allege serious safety and sanitation concerns including inadequate supervision, staff misconduct, unsafe storage of hazardous materials, and non-compliance with food allergy protocols.

    Owner Lucretia described as wonderful and supportivestrong staffvery

Rating Distribution

Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Painesville

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.95avg rating
13 daycares · 10 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Painesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
4407716
4.05
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Painesville (36–209 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Painesville

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

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Before or After School Daycare in Painesville, Ohio

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Painesville, Ohio, making up 13% of the 16 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 Painesville have an average rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 78 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Painesville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Painesville

Showing 2 results

Ymca Maple Y-Key
Before or After School Daycare
Address
560 W. Jackson St, Painesville, OH
Phone
(440) 213-9150
Chestnut Y-Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
341 Chestnut, Painesville, OH
Phone
(440) 213-9100

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Painesville, Ohio, out of 16 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 Painesville have an average Google rating of 4.05 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities. About 36% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Painesville, 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
Painesville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 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 Painesville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Painesville 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.