Best Daycares in Avon Lake, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Avon Lake's 14 daycares, 13 (93%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 3.9 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 11 centers and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Avon Lake. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Ohio methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Avon Lake
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Avon Lake: 4.4 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Avon Lake: 4.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Avon Lake: 4.4 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Avon Lake?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Avon Lake.
- What percentage of Avon Lake daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Avon Lake daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Avon Lake?
- 11 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Avon Lake.
- How do Avon Lake daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Avon Lake daycares average 4.3 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 3.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Ohio?
- Ohio offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Ohio