Best Daycares in Wickliffe, Ohio

Top 8 daycares ranked by our composite safety grade, based on state inspection data.

1
A

MATER DEI ACADEMY

29840 EUCLID AVE

Score: 92.47 violations
Health: 78.5Safety: 100Staffing: 95.5Compliance: 100
2
B

WICKLIFFE LOWER SCHOOL

2255 ROCKEFELLER RD

Score: 89.08 violations
Health: 87Safety: 100Staffing: 77Compliance: 91
3
B

ALL SAINTS OF ST JOHN VIANNEY

28702 EUCLID AVE

Score: 88.97 violations
Health: 71.5Safety: 100Staffing: 95Compliance: 91
4
B

WHALE OF A TALE DAYCARE

1504 SEVERN LN

Score: 84.814 violations
Health: 83Safety: 97Staffing: 66Compliance: 95.5
5
C

EARLY STEPS LEARNING CENTER

1601 DRENIK DRIVE #2-4

Score: 79.114 violations
Health: 42Safety: 100Staffing: 89.5Compliance: 94
6
F

PLAY ACADEMY

28930 RIDGE RD

Score: 44.948 violations
0Safety: 95.5Staffing: 15Compliance: 83.5
7
F

PARK, LEARN & PLAY CHILDCARE

29752 EUCLID AVE.

Score: 40.450 violations
0Safety: 91Staffing: 10.5Compliance: 70
8
F

WICKLIFFE ACADEMY, INC

28510 EUCLID AVE

Score: 11.371 violations
0Safety: 32.50Compliance: 10
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Why these daycares rank at the top in Wickliffe

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

50%

A or B safety grades

7

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

$1,223/mo

Infant center cost in LAKE

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is MATER DEI ACADEMY with a A grade and a 92.4 score.

Common provider types in Wickliffe include Licensed Child Care Center, Licensed School-Based Preschool, Licensed School-Age Child Care.

The average provider in this market has 27.4 recorded violations, while 0 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

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

Infant Center

$1,223/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 Wickliffe

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

Providers on this page rise to the top because they have stronger composite safety scores than other daycares in Wickliffe. 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 Wickliffe 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. MATER DEI ACADEMY 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.