Best Daycares in Cleveland Heights, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cleveland Heights's 27 daycares, 20 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Ohio's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.0 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 16 centers and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cleveland Heights. 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 Cleveland Heights
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland Heights: 3.9 (Sample of 27).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland Heights: 3.3 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cleveland Heights: 4.0 (Sample of 27).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cleveland Heights?
- There are 27 licensed child care providers in Cleveland Heights.
- What percentage of Cleveland Heights daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Cleveland Heights daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Cleveland Heights?
- 16 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Cleveland Heights.
- How do Cleveland Heights daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Cleveland Heights daycares average 3.3 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