Best Daycares in Willowick, OH — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Willowick's 10 daycares, 8 (80%) 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 4.2 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 9 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 Willowick. 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 Willowick
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Willowick: 4.3 (Sample of 10).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Willowick: 4.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Willowick: 4.2 (Sample of 10).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Willowick?
- There are 10 licensed child care providers in Willowick.
- What percentage of Willowick daycares have high quality ratings?
- 80% of Willowick daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Ohio.
- What types of childcare are available in Willowick?
- 9 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Willowick.
- How do Willowick daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Ohio?
- Willowick 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