Some of the Best Daycares in Shaker Heights, OH
Of Shaker Heights's 24 daycares, 1 (4%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Ohio's statewide rate of 0%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Ohio averages of 2.7 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 14 centers and 4 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Ohio's average of 23%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Shaker 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 Shaker Heights
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Shaker Heights: 2.9 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Shaker Heights: 2.9 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Shaker Heights: 3.0 (Sample of 24).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Shaker Heights
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Shaker Heights?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Shaker Heights.
- What percentage of Shaker Heights daycares have high quality ratings?
- 4% of Shaker Heights daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 0% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Shaker Heights?
- 14 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Shaker Heights.
- How do Shaker Heights daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Shaker Heights daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Ohio statewide average of 2.7.
- 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