Best Daycares in Bellevue, Ohio

Top 10 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1150 CASTALIA ST

Score: 99.61 violation
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 98.5Compliance: 100
2
A

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

304 E MAIN ST

Score: 96.65 violations
Health: 97Safety: 100Staffing: 100Compliance: 83.5
3
B

ST JOHN'S CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

209 SOUTHWEST ST

Score: 89.06 violations
Health: 79Safety: 92.5Staffing: 90Compliance: 100
4
B

GILLISPIE, CHERYL

816 KILBOURNE ST

Score: 85.97 violations
Health: 89.5Safety: 76Staffing: 85Compliance: 100
5
C

LOVE AND LEARN FAMILY CHILD CARE, LLC

1010 MONROE ST.

Score: 77.015 violations
Health: 43Safety: 91Staffing: 92.5Compliance: 91
6
C

DOWNTOWN DAYCARE

508 E MAINST

Score: 74.142 violations
Health: 47Safety: 100Staffing: 77Compliance: 71.5
7
D

ST PAUL'S CHRISTIAN DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL

428 KILBOURNE ST

Score: 69.720 violations
Health: 18Safety: 100Staffing: 83.5Compliance: 89.5
8
F

CANDY KRAUSE DAYCARE

303 N SANDUSKY ST

Score: 59.934 violations
Health: 35.5Safety: 79Staffing: 70Compliance: 53.5
9
F

CARR, ERICA

133 MCKIM ST

Score: 53.041 violations
0Safety: 86.5Staffing: 70.5Compliance: 63
10
F

FIRST CHURCH CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL

901 NORTHWEST ST

Score: 46.525 violations
Health: 36Safety: 43Staffing: 34Compliance: 95.5
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Bellevue

This list highlights the highest-scoring daycares we currently track in Bellevue. Rankings are based on the same inspection-driven methodology used across Ohio, so you can compare providers on safety rather than marketing language alone.

36%

A or B safety grades

5

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$916/mo

Infant center cost in SANDUSKY

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL with a A grade and a 99.6 score.

Common provider types in Bellevue include Licensed Type A Family Child Care Home, Licensed Type B Family Child Care Home, Licensed Child Care Center.

The average provider in this market has 17.8 recorded violations, while 1 provider currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

SANDUSKY accounts for the largest share of providers we track in Bellevue, so its pricing is the best local benchmark on this page.

Infant Center

$916/mo

Preschool Center

$4/mo

Toddler Home Daycare

$4/mo

How to use this page

This ranking is driven by composite grade score, with stronger performers rising above facilities with more or more severe violations.

A spot on this page does not replace touring the provider, asking about staffing, and checking fit for your child.

If two providers look close, compare their full inspection timeline and violation mix before deciding.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in Bellevue

How does a daycare make the best-of list in Bellevue?

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Bellevue. The score is based on official inspection history, with severe and repeated violations weighing more heavily than isolated minor findings.

Why might a daycare in Bellevue not appear on this page?

This page only features the strongest-scoring providers we currently track. Some facilities may rank lower because of weaker inspection history, while others may not have enough data yet to surface near the top. BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL currently sets the pace for this market.

Should I choose a daycare from this list without touring it first?

No. Use this page as your shortlist, not your final answer. Tour the provider, ask about staffing stability, confirm hours and availability, and compare what you see on-site against the public inspection record.