Welcome to the Mentor South KinderCare located off of Mentor Avenue.We are very excited to meet with you and your family.
We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on hands on learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome! Mentor South KinderCare is proud to offer one of the best early learning programs in the country. Our passionate teachers turn every learning moment into a positive experience. We are 1 star rated through the Ohio Step Up to Quality program. We are also Nationally Accreditated through the National Accreditation Commission. We are currentlypursuing our second accreditation through NAEYC.
- Our Center has secured doors with keypad entry into the classrooms. We have a large fenced in play ground, and our team members are First Aid and CPR certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mentor South KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mentor South KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mentor South KinderCare is Mentor Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Gabriel School (0.9 miles away)
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St. Gabriel School
(Catholic)
9935 Johnnycake Ridge Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 352-6169
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Hershey Montessori School ![Hershey Montessori School Photo]( "Hershey Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
10229 Prouty Rd
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 357-0918
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 206 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Of The Assumption School ![St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo - Faithbuilders]( "St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo - Faithbuilders")
(Catholic)
8540 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9781
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9781
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6235 Chestnut Street
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 352-4516
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
8600 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-3172
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students
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