Best Daycares in Elyria, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Elyria's 44 daycares, 31 (70%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Ohio's statewide rate of 84%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.3 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 4.0 on Process and 4.2 on Structural.
The local market includes 21 centers and 15 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Ohio's average of 24%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Elyria. 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 Elyria
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Elyria: 4.2 (Sample of 44).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Elyria: 3.6 (Sample of 28).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Elyria: 4.3 (Sample of 44).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Elyria?
- There are 44 licensed child care providers in Elyria.
- What percentage of Elyria daycares have high quality ratings?
- 70% of Elyria daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 84% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Elyria?
- 21 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Elyria.
- How do Elyria daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Elyria daycares average 3.6 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 4.0.
- 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