Schools near Shaker Heights, OH

“Carol Nursery School has been such a special place for our family. Like many parents, I felt a little nervous about starting the school experience at age three, but the three half days a week ended up being the perfect and very welcomed introduction for both of us.

It’s been a wonderful way for our son to begin socializing, building confidence, and experiencing those proud “big kid” moments that come with going to school. The teachers truly know and care for each child, and there is such a warmth throughout the school.

Carol has also created a real sense of community among parents. The extracurriculars offered in Pre-K have been a great addition, and as parents of a summer birthday child, we’re really looking forward to the Young Fives program.

If you’re considering Carol, I would absolutely encourage taking a tour. You can feel the warmth of the school and the care for the children the moment you walk in.

We feel very grateful to be part of the Carol community.”

“I am writing this review with tears in my eyes because my son will be done with Pre-K led by Ms. Annie and I don’t know whether my son will ever have another educator like her ever again. I enrolled my son here after removing him from another pre-k/daycare just because after giving it time he wasn’t really doing well. He wasn’t really eating, wasn’t really making friends. I’d watch the camera and always see him alone. I found it strange because my son is quite outgoing and intelligent.
Mind you, we do not live in twinsburg but a neighboring city. I chose to put my son in the pre-k class here.

My son completed a full year here and I am keeping him enrolled for the summer. I think I am the luckiest parent to have my child enrolled here. Ms. Annie has not only educational impacted my child, but she has molded him into an emotionally intelligent, socially intelligent, and confident child and student. My son knows a little bit shout everything. From days, weeks, months, to manner. My son will confidently correct improper manners.
We are also west African and Ms. Annie has allowed my son to embrace his culture with her classroom. Ms. Annie’s classroom is SCHOOL not just a daycare. She has always made her classroom not only welcoming to the kids but parents too. She pays attention to all of the kids and can literally tell you about your child’s day and progress. My son’s vocabulary is MASSIVE now. I can go on and on.

I also had a recently change in parenting stuff when it comes to my son. I felt so comfortable telling Ms. Annie about the situation and it was like a breath of fresh air. I think us parents can be sometimes hesitant to share things like that but Ms. Annie made me feel so supported and no judgement on her part.

My son always looked forward to the things she had planned for the class. Rewards for good behavior, activities, class parties. My son could not WAIT for show and tell on Fridays to share something with his class. This was a big confidence booster. It also motivated me as a parent to participate in the themes she had every week for show and tell as best as I could.

Ms. Annie has prepared my son for Kindergarten and I don’t know how this would have happened if he wasn’t enrolled in her class.

Also, the ENTIRE leadership and staff at the school - all caring and the most amazing people. My son is familiar with ALL of the teacher, even the ones who don’t teach his class. They all say bye to him and give him hugs when they see him. Ms. Katie, Ms. Amanda… amazing.
All of the teachers such as Ms. Marsha, Ms. Heidi, Ms. Deonna, Ms. Jaclyn, Ms. Cindy… I can’t even list everyone. I can go on (sorry if I am not spelling some names correct) - all of them have been a POSITIVE impact to my son’s education. He literally loves all.
I am going to cry and cry over and over on graduation day. What a great school.”

“Friendly staff and down to earth atmosphere. Everyone was very welcoming when I was new. There are many activities and opportunities for seniors/retirees to build community.”

“Our family has been part of this preschool for nearly a decade, and it truly feels like a second home to us. My oldest, now 11, started here as a toddler and is thriving academically and socially today — I have no doubt that the strong foundation built here played a huge role in that.

Now our 3-year-old has been attending since infancy, and we couldn’t be happier with the love, care, and education he receives every single day. The teachers are nurturing, patient, and deeply invested in each child’s growth. They create an environment where kids feel safe, confident, and excited to learn.

This school isn’t just a place we drop our children off — the staff truly feel like family. We are incredibly grateful for the impact they’ve had on both of our children and highly recommend this preschool to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and enriching environment”

“My son has been going here for a month now, and the experience has been wonderful. I can already see how much he enjoys being there — he truly likes his teachers and often doesn’t want to leave when I come to pick him up! The staff are all very pleasant, welcoming, and professional, and they create such a positive and nurturing environment for the children. I feel confident knowing he is in a safe, engaging place where he can learn and grow. We are very happy to be part of this community.”

“Twinsburg Goddard has been an amazing school for our son. The teachers and staff genuinely care about each family that attends and the communication is top notch. We couldn't be happier!”

“We send our 4 year old son here and absolutely love it. It’s hard to find somewhere that you feel your children are safe, but I have zero worries with him at Pioneer. He looks forward to going to school every day:”

“My child has been going to this daycare under Miss Keyshia and her staff since he was a few months old as me and my wife have to work. I could not ask for a more family oriented and professional multicultural staff than what I was blessed to have my child subjected to. He has grown and leaps and bounds and the money we spend is spent well. I’d never have any second or even first thoughts of my child being taken care of and his safety coming first as well as the other children the grading system is amazing. They’re more in depth than most K through 12 schools. They take their time with all the children. They encourage parental involvement with events. Miss Keysha creates events often And the children seem to really enjoy themselves take it from me a man who didn’t want his child to go to danger. This is the best possible place you could Send your kid”

“Great experience so far for our babies first time in daycare. They’ve made us feel comfortable leaving our son in their care.

Ms. Beth is great and starts his day with so much patience, kindness, and positive energy from the time he started there. She always greets him warmly and keeps us updated, which gives us peace of mind as a parent. The afternoon staff then continues that same level of care in the afternoon.

We can tell he feels comfortable and enjoys being there, which means a lot to us.

Really appreciate everything they do.”

“Thankful for Miss Kathy and Miss Ashanti. My niece loves you guys!!! This daycare is so welcoming and everyone knows my nieces name. My mind is at ease during the day knowing she is with such a caring group of teachers!”

“Quality daycare, my child loves it! Theresa and teachers have done a fabulous job of providing quality education for pre-k young scholars. Meals are well prepared and teachers are friendly and experts in their field. Highly recommend this day care program for parents and children.”

“My granddaughter and I love this child care facility the staff is always willing to help me with any personal situations with my family and with my granddaughter all the staff is great I definitely highly recommend this child care facility.”

“We have been with Primrose for nearly 4 years. We could not be happier. All of the staff are incredible and caring. Our kids are well cared for and receive an excellent education.”

“My daughter has been attending LaPetite Daycare Center for the past six months, and I am truly impressed with the 5-star care they provide. Their hours are perfect for working parents, and the center director, Ms. Trish, consistently communicates important information in a timely and clear manner. Knowing about school closures well in advance has been especially helpful for planning and securing alternative childcare when needed.

The teachers are incredibly kind and have a strong understanding of child development. They have worked closely with me to support my daughter’s emotional regulation, academic learning, and even helped tremendously with potty training.

The facility has a warm, family-like environment where my child feels safe and supported. Their private pay rates are reasonable and align with industry standards, and they also accept vouchers which is a great help to many families.

Shout out to Ms. Trish and all of the wonderful teachers at LaPetite. I could not be more pleased with the care my daughter receives!”

“We can’t say enough good things about Creative Playrooms in Solon! The center is always clean, and the staff is so friendly and caring. Our little one absolutely loves going every day and always comes home happy and tired from all the fun. It’s such a relief knowing our child is safe and well cared for there. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a great daycare!”

“My children thrived in this environment. I cannot say enough about the quality of education and how amazing the teachers were with the students. Also, all of the families were very welcoming which created a great community.Both of my children were extremely well prepared for grade school thanks to MSUH.”

“My daughter’s been going for about 8 months. We love the teachers and we love Julie the director, she cares a great deal about the kids and that’s really all I ask for out of a daycare - keeping my kid happy and safe!”

“Our daughter started at Pembroke a few weeks ago, and we are beyond impressed with the experience so far. From day one, the teachers have shown such genuine care and attention—not just to our child, but to every single child in all the classrooms. They take the time to really get to know each child’s personality, needs, and preferences, which has made the transition so much smoother for our girl.

As all parents know, it’s not easy leaving your little one in someone else’s hands all day. But Pembroke truly puts our minds at ease. The teachers send detailed updates and plenty of photos throughout the day, which help us stay connected and informed about what our daughter is doing and how she is feeling. Communication is a priority here, and that makes a huge difference.

The owner, Lucy, is absolutely wonderful—her passion for children and early education shines through in everything she does. She has created a warm, welcoming environment that feels like an extension of home. You can tell she’s poured her heart into building a space where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to grow.

We honestly couldn’t imagine sending our daughter anywhere else. It’s rare to find a place that blends professionalism with such a personal, heartfelt touch—and Pembroke does it beautifully.”

“This space has such an amazing program for young learners. Music is an integral aspect of being human and the fact that there is a space that celebrates and encourages music at such a young age is a gift to the community.”

“Mrs. Val, Mrs. Erica, and Mrs.Amy....I call them the big three. They are a dynamic trio. You would think that like most daycare centers, it would be mainly about crowd control until pick up. But not here. All the staff work hand and hand to ensure everything is of quality. They know the students by name, and their temperaments. My daughter loves going to school. Even though you doesn’t get her way with things, they still acknowledge her feelings. The progress she has made since she started in October to now is amazing. She knows Spanish, facts about different cultures, environments, monumental leaders and more. Though this is a facility, the staff here still adapts their teaching to your child. I will forever appreciate them.”

“My son went to this school at 3 years old and learned so much over the years. The teachers are so loving and have patience. My baby just graduated this year and now my 2 year old is going here. He was born in the pandemic. First he would not talk but after starting early head start he learned so quickly. He talks way more saying full sentences and I love it. He started the beginning of this year when he was 1. I highly recommend this head start to all parents.”

“The best place you can put your children in Ohio !! This location is the best trusted big help! huge family community because eventually their your family the way my boys progress is a exciting journey”

“I am a Father of Islam faith with My youngest son Amir his diet of no pork was very important to Me. They not only accommodated Me properly in this requirement but if it weren’t for them paying through attention to My son I wouldn’t have noticed his Autism symptoms which lead to his educational and medical diagnosis which they gracefully pointed Me & My sons Mom in the right directions for needed resources and assistance which I am forever thankful for. Them being very attentive to all children who enter thru their doors is what I truly admire. I recommend them to all parents searching for child care, day care, after care and PreK.”

“Let’s start with the fact I’ve never had my kids in daycare because I’ve been scared to enroll them. This daycare is literally so kind, caring and understanding. I have 3 autistic kids and I was worried about them going anywhere but this facility made sure that my girls were good. They got them into speech therapy and I was able to get them a RBT through the center as well.

Ms Marketi, the director, is amazing! She helped me through the whole process. She listens to my concerns and acts accordingly.

Ms Jen, the preschool teacher, is 10/10 the best teacher I’ve ever met! Always a pleasant exchange with her. She get down on the kids level and truly helps them understand.

Ms CiCi, the toddler teacher, is just as wonderful. You can tell she really has her heart in teaching kids. She’s helped my babies learn so much!

Ms Tamyka, the infant teacher, is hilarious. I love her love for my little baby! She’s so attentive and sweet and my baby is absolutely in love with her.

All the staff is wonderful but those four really make the difference. Thank you Clever Bee!!”

“Our son was with this daycare for over 4 years and recently went to Kindergarten last year. Of course no facility is perfect but for the most part all the teachers here are very friendly, helpful and dedicated to what they do. Whenever we had concerns they're open to communication and genuinely care about our son'simprovement. Our son loved going to this school (and still asks if he can go back sometimes lol), made friends and enjoyed all the activities especially soccer and outdoor. Thanks Ms. Lisa, Mr. Brian and other teachers that were involved in his early childhood!”

“My daughter is attending pre-k at Childtime after relocating from Maryland last year. Though Childtime has experienced some staffing challenges over the past year, I have had no doubts or concerns about the quality of my child’s care. She especially loves her teachers Ms. Kandice and Ms. Emoni who he talks about all the time. I appreciate that they are communicative and answer any questions I may have. And a special shoutout to Mr. Chris, he’s not in my daughter’s classroom but I always see him with the school agers getting them ready in the mornings and helping out where he can.”