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 Stats (2025)
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
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