Best Daycares in Maple Heights, Ohio

Top 15 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL

6009 DUNHAM RD

Score: 98.81 violation
Health: 100Safety: 100Staffing: 95Compliance: 100
2
A

DEBRA ANN NOVEMBER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

5225 LIBRARY LANE

Score: 94.57 violations
Health: 87.5Safety: 100Staffing: 95.5Compliance: 95.5
3
A

RISING STARS CHILDCARE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY, LLC

15504 SHIRLEY AVENUE

Score: 94.511 violations
Health: 91Safety: 97Staffing: 98.5Compliance: 89.5
4
A

IT TAKES A VILLAGE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

15003 TURNEY ROAD

Score: 93.47 violations
Health: 95.5Safety: 95.5Staffing: 92.5Compliance: 86.5
5
A

COZY BABIES

19317 STOCKTON AVE

Score: 93.06 violations
Health: 92.5Safety: 94Staffing: 90Compliance: 97
6
B

LITTLE HUMMINGBIRDS CHILDCARE

15500 WALVERN BLVD.

Score: 89.68 violations
Health: 92.5Safety: 98.5Staffing: 72Compliance: 95.5
7
B

MONIQUE SCOTT

6091 DUNHAM ROAD

Score: 85.115 violations
Health: 76Safety: 98.5Staffing: 72Compliance: 98.5
8
B

KAYLA CARES FOR KIDS

15906 FRIEND AVE

Score: 81.119 violations
Health: 73Safety: 89Staffing: 75.5Compliance: 91
9
B

ST BENEDICT EARLY LEARNING CENTER

14600 TURNEY RD

Score: 80.812 violations
Health: 77.5Safety: 100Staffing: 50Compliance: 100
10
C

LOVING HANDS LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT CENTER

5580 GARDEN STREET

Score: 79.414 violations
Health: 67Safety: 97Staffing: 70.5Compliance: 83.5
11
C

REED, JOYCELYN

5932 GLENWOOD

Score: 75.929 violations
Health: 62.5Safety: 91Staffing: 77.5Compliance: 70
12
C

TIA TINY TOTS

5820 DUNHAM RD

Score: 73.220 violations
Health: 54.5Safety: 100Staffing: 59Compliance: 80.5
13
C

HIGHLY MOTIVATED PROFESSIONALS CHILDCARE CENTER

19123 MAPLE HEIGHTS BLVD

Score: 72.928 violations
Health: 37Safety: 89.5Staffing: 94Compliance: 76
14
C

LOIS KIDZ INC.

16613 MAPLE HEIGHTS BLVD.

Score: 72.124 violations
Health: 44.5Safety: 80.5Staffing: 87.5Compliance: 85
15
D

MAPLE HEIGHTS CREATIVE PLAYROOMS

16574 BROADWAY AVENUE

Score: 67.120 violations
Health: 52.5Safety: 98.5Staffing: 37Compliance: 83.5
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Maple Heights

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

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A or B safety grades

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Center-based providers

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Accredited or Head Start providers

$4/mo

Infant center cost in CUYAHOGA

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL with a A grade and a 98.8 score.

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

The average provider in this market has 24.5 recorded violations, while 1 provider currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

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

Infant Center

$4/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 Maple Heights

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

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Maple Heights. 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 Maple Heights 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. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 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.