Our staff is like a family, and we believe that our teachers are the heart and soul of our school.
We would love for you and your family to visit and get to know the fabulous educators who call Westlake KinderCare home.
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
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
Welcome to KinderCare of Westlake!We are very excited to meet your family and for you to meet ours! At our school you will find a team of educators that are dedicated to educating your child in an inviting, warm, and loving environment. Our teaching philosophy involves teaching to the whole child through hands on, child centered activities.We believe that early learning experiences create the foundation for future success, and we take pride in helping build that strong foundation.
- Here at theWestlake KinderCare, we hold the health and safety of all our children, families, and staff to a very high standard. Our trained teachers make sure to keep up with their daily cleaningschedule in order to keep their rooms at their cleanest! We also have a washer, dryer, and sanitizer available to all staff. The children's safety is of utmost importance, which is why we have a keypad entrance to the building, as well as a fenced in playground. We also make sure to train our staff in CPR and First Aid. We want all families to feel safe and secure knowing their most precious child is in our care.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 6 YEARS
- Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, NACCRA
- 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 Westlake KinderCare?
The application deadline for Westlake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Westlake KinderCare is Westside Christian Academy (4.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holy Trinity School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Avon (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Avon
Daycare / Preschool
1115 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Avon Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lear Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
28370 Bassett Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
23096 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 331-1300
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 372 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Hearts For Jesus Christ Christian Education Inc
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
23420 Lorain Rd # 206
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
North Olmsted, OH 44070
(440) 552-6952
4.9 miles
Gr: 3-12
Magnificat High School
All-girls (Catholic)
20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 331-1572
5.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School West ![Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior]( "Lutheran High School West Photo - Lutheran West exterior")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3850 Linden Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-1660
6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
37501 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
(440) 327-1175
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 7
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
28370 Bassett Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 Dover Center Rd
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-6760
Bay Village, OH 44140
(440) 871-6760
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 721 students
37701 Colorado Avenue
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-1774
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Avon
Daycare / Preschool
1115 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-2567
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
2610 Nagel Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 937-6420
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27981 Detroit Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3051
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Avon Lake KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
407 Lear Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-2531
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
28370 Bassett Road
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 871-8773
2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Firelands Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10779 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-5381
9351.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Firelands High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 965-4255
9351.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Firelands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10521 Vermilion Rd
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 986-7021
9353.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
William R Burton
Vocational School
(Math: 14%)
15181 State Route 58
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 774-1051
9353.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Langston Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 N Pleasant St
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440) 775-7961
9354.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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