
Daycares and preschools in Westlake, OH
19 licensed programs · median published tuition $715 a month · 12 with Google ratings

BrightPath Westlake Child Care Center
SilverKindercare Learning Center #1681
Best Beginnings
BronzeThe Nest Schools Westlake
GoldCreative Playrooms Montessori School and Child Development Center - Westlake
Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare center - Westlake

The Learning Experience - Westlake
Shining Star Preschool
Play and Learn Preschool

Primrose School of Westlake
Parkside Nursery School
Camp Lakewood
Montessori Children's School
St Bernadette
St Paul Lutheran
Westlake Elementary School
Westshore Montessori
Westside Christian Academy
Childcare in Westlake: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Westlake?
Westlake has 19 licensed programs on the Ohio register: 19 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 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. 7 of 19 programs in Westlake hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Westlake?
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 Westlake?
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.