Preschool Index

Daycares and preschools in Garfield Heights, OH

16 licensed programs · median published tuition $715 a month · 4 with Google ratings

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The Journie Kids Academy

Garfield Heights · 44125 · 5.0 (4 on Google)
AgesInfant to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNR
Bronze
Daycare center

Liya's Learning Center

Garfield Heights · 44125 · 3.0 (4 on Google)
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingBronze
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Licensed home daycares in Garfield Heights

Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.

Licensed nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesStep Up To QualitySubsidy
Almira Early Learning Center 2
FCC - Type A Home
441252240030521Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Always Ready To Educate Before and After Care Program
FCC - Type B Home
441252230028035Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Creative Kids Home Daycare
FCC - Type B Home
441252250031477Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
Mamas home child care
FCC - Type B Home
441252240030696Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNot rated
River's Learn & Play
FCC - Type A Home
441252200022461Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageNR
Totally kids early learning center LLC
FCC - Type B Home
441252220025607Not listedinfant, toddler, preschool and school ageBronze

Childcare in Garfield Heights: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Garfield Heights?

Garfield Heights has 16 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 9 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 7 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.

Who licenses child care in Ohio?

Ohio Department of Children and Youth, Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Ohio. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.

What is Step Up To Quality?

Step Up To Quality is Ohio's rating for licensed programs, with Bronze, Silver and Gold tiers. 9 of 16 programs in Garfield Heights hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Garfield Heights?

13 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $715 a month, and $1,062 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Garfield Heights?

Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.

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Help paying for care

Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.

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Source: Child Care Facilities layer, Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.