Best Daycares in Cleveland, OH — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 28 daycares and childcare centers in Cleveland based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Cleveland

  1. #1 — Horizon Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — West Park Discovery World Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — St Mary Byzantine Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kidd's Preschool Enrichment Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Nottingham Child Care Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — SPARK Cuyahoga County Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Community services non profits. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Whiz Kidz Learning Center Score: 70%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Catholic Charities Head Start St Ignatius Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Villa Head Start Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Future Kids Academy Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Children's Palace Learning Center Score: 63%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6029248219. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  12. #12 — The Learning Adventure Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Brilliant Beginnings Preschool & Growing Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — The Meeting Place Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Goldenrod Montessori Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Horizon Education Childcare Center Score: 58%

    Shoreway Center Child Care Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Cleveland Children's Academy - Closed Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Ready Set Grow Preschool Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Louis Stokes Head Start - Step Forward Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Fundamentals Academy Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Step Forward - George L. Forbes Early Learning Center Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Carl B. Stokes Headstart Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Louis Stokes Head Start Center Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Carl B. Stokes Head Start Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Union Miles Head Start Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Step To Grow Child Development Center Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/9376917787. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Kidtopia Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/8156510813. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Nature's Way Day Care Center Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, After school program, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Cleveland?
Horizon Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Cleveland based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Cleveland?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Cleveland?
Childcare costs in Cleveland vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.