Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Elyria KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & 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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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
725 Gulf Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-1821
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Christian
8877 Avon Belden Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 353-0758
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
8287 West Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 322-6386
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
11400 Lagrange Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 458-5185
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students
Catholic
35749 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-3212
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
594 Poplar St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-1681
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 136 students
Daycare / Preschool
37693 Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 326-0330
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2680 Stoney Ridge Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-6246
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
2555 Hale Street
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3300
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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