Our talented staff takes great pride in our center and our classrooms.
We work hard each day to make every family feel welcome, while providing the best care possible for the children in our center. We are here to help you and your family!.
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
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare in Elyria located across from Lorain County Community College. We are so happy you have taken an interest in our school! We are very excited to meet you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child. Your child will not only have a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which to learn, but will have the support of a team of child development experts who have true passion for educating and nurturing children.
We have a Health & Safety Coordinator on staff to ensure all health and safety precautions are followed; for example proper hand washing and diaper changing techniques, playground safety and so much more. The center has a keypad entry, door alarms in all classrooms and all staff members are certified in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse & Neglect, Communicable Disease and are fingerprinted before hiring and every few years during their employment.- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Lorain County & NACCRRA (Not Accepting Foster Care)
- 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), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Elyria KinderCare?
The application deadline for Elyria KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Elyria KinderCare located?
Elyria KinderCare is located in the College Heights neighborhood of Elyria, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Elyria KinderCare is Elyria Catholic High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Jude School (2.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elyria Catholic High School
(Catholic)
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Tuition listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7
St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elyria Catholic High School
(Catholic)
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7
Christian Life Academy
(Christian)
8877 Avon Belden Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
8287 West Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
11400 Lagrange Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7
St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
35749 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Tuition listed
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 136 students Tuition listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7
St. Mary Of The Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2555 Hale Street
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3300
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3300
3.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3851 Us Hwy 20
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 660-9824
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 660-9824
9343.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Western Reserve High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3841 State Route 20
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 668-8470
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 668-8470
9343.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Western Reserve Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3841 State Route 20
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 668-8470
Collins, OH 44826
(419) 668-8470
9343.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Vermilion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 Douglas St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1703
9347.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Sailorway Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5355 Sailorway Dr
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
9347.7 miles
Gr: 4-7 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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