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Preschool/Childcare Guide
KEY Licensed capacity: I = infants T = toddlers P = preschoolers S = school age Programs available: P = part day F = full day K = kindergarten A = after school
Avon Laura’s Learning Treehouse 37190 Colorado Ave. Contact: Laura Andrews, 440-934-5437 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Total staff: 6 Licensed capacity: P-38, S-28 Lunch provided, hot Programs available: P, F, A Registration is open year enrollment Toilet training is required Special programs & services: pre-school program 3 hour class up to 5 days, school-age before/after/holiday care/summer care; emphasis is placed on social skills and school readiness
The Goddard School 2555 Hale St. Contact: Janie O’Donnell, 440-934-3300 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration begins immediately Toilet training not required Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool
Beachwood Fairmount Temple Early Childhood Center 23737 Fairmount Blvd. Contact: Lonnie Kritzler, 216-464-1752 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Licensed capacity: T-69, P-113, S-10 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F Registration begins now Toilet training not required Special programs & services: extended daycare, after school enrichment programs
Jewish Community Center Mandel Early Childhood Center 26001 S. Woodland Road Contact: Joan Morgenstern, 216-593-6262 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. on Fridays) Licensed capacity: T-50, P-118, S-48 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is ongoing for childcare, January for preschool Toilet training required for preschool classes
Bedford Bedford Co-operative Nursery School 79 Center Road Contact: Brenda DeLuca or Georgette Hillenbrand, 440-232-4712 Hours: 2 ½-hour class sessions, three days a week for 4s-5s, two days a week for 3s-4s Total staff: 2 teachers Licensed capacity: P-22-24 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration is open enrollment, open house March 4 Toilet training required Special programs & services: social skill building, kindergarten readiness, low student to adult ratio
Bedford Nursery School and Kindergarten 365 Center Road Contact: Carolyn J. Ries, 440-232-4412 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 21 Licensed capacity: T-8, P-118, S-72 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training required
Brecksville Brecksville Cooperative Preschool 4400 Oakes Road Contact: Lynn Galik, 440-526-8626 Hours: 3s, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday; 4s, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday Total staff: 2 Licensed capacity: P-32 3s, 40 4s Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration is open, enrollment lottery Feb. 5 Toilet training required Special programs & services: NAEYC-accredited. As a cooperative, the preschool is organized and administered by parents, whose involvement is crucial to the school’s operation.
South Suburban Montessori School 4450 Oakes Road, Building 6 Contact: 440-526-1966 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 14 Licensed capacity: T-12, P-50, S-41 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training required for 3s Special programs & services: Spanish, music, swim & skiing
St. Michael Preschool 8700 Brecksville Road Contact: Mrs. Margaret Campisi, 440-717-0398 Hours: 3s, Tuesday, Thursday morning and afternoon; 4s, Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning and afternoon; morning session 8:45 a.m.-11:15 p.m., afternoon session 12:15 p.m-2:45 p.m.; full-day kindergarten Total staff: one certified teacher and one aide per class Licensed capacity: P, S Programs available: P, F, K Special programs & services: Christ-centered environment, traditional values, preschool curriculum balanced with social skills, many in-house field trips for our preschoolers
Broadview Heights Assumption Academy 9183 Broadview Road Contact: Donna Sejba, 440-526-4877 Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch not provided Programs available: P (preschool), F (kindergarten), K, A Registration January-August Toilet training not required Special programs & services: 3s on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a.m., 4s on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in a.m., pre-K Monday through Friday in p.m.
Children’s House Early Learning Center 4223 E. Royalton Road Contact: Kelly Kosmider, 440-526-1622 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 24 Licensed capacity: I-12, T-26, P-60, S-50 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training not required Special programs & services: preschool Montessori education dance, computers
The Goddard School 7655 Town Centre Drive Contact: Tricia Wise, 440-740-1234 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration begins immediately Toilet training not required Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool
Chagrin Falls Ann’s Child Center 5188 Chillicothe Road Contact: Ann Mezak, 440-338-4499 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 12 Licensed capacity: I-12, T-21, P-50, S-36 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is open Toilet training not required Special programs & services: preschool, computer classes, foreign language instruction
Methodist Preschool 20 S. Franklin St. Contact: Kile Kenny, 440-247-0950 Hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Total staff: 10 Licensed capacity: P-40, S-14 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration is open enrollment Toilet training is required Special programs & services: parent participation program, music class, mom’s day out
Cleveland (Downtown) Children First of Cleveland 615 W. Superior Ave. Plaza Level Contact: Joan M. Hamm, 216-787-4530 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 17 Licensed capacity: I-22 Lunch provided, breakfast and afternoon snack Programs available: F Registration is ongoing Toilet training not required Special programs & services: easy connection to community services, ongoing screenings for hearing and vision, school pictures
Starting Point for Childcare and Early Education 2000 E. Ninth St., Suite 1500 Contact: Cuyahoga 216-575-0061, Lake 440-357-1241, Geauga 440-285-9121 www.starting-point.org Special programs & services: Free childcare/early education referral service for infants through school age
Cleveland (East Side) Al-la-Ritz Kiddie Kollege 17503 Harvard Ave. Contact: Linda Denson, 216-283-2033 Hours: 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 5 Licensed capacity: T-3, P-14, S-2 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training not required
All My Heart Education Center 776 E. 105th St. Contact: Dawn Benton, 216-268-4278 Hours: 11 1/2 Total staff: 16 Licensed capacity: I-8, T-16, P-42, S-8 Lunch provided Programs available: F, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training required for preschool only Special programs & services: WSEM Head Start affiliate, computer, dance/music
The Cleveland Music School Settlement 11125 Magnolia Drive Contact: Sylvia Easley, 216-421-5806, ext. 305 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Licensed capacity: T-28, P-128, S-18 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F Registration begins Jan 1 Toilet training required Special programs & services: traditional preschool curriculum with emphasis on the arts, science & literature, before/after school programs
Goodrich Garrett Neighborhood Center 1368 E. 55th St. Contact: William Matlock (preschool), Rose Young (school age), 216-432-1717 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 8 child care Licensed capacity: P-24, S-72 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is open Toilet training required Special programs & services: pick up school age children in service area; eight-week, full-day summer camp; in spring new building opens for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
The Montessori School at Holy Rosary 12009 Mayfield Road Contact: Tina Schneider, 216-421-0700 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 15 Licensed capacity: P-60, S-60 Lunch not provided Programs: P, F, K, A Registration is open Toilet training required Special programs & services: AMI Montessori Programs, elementary grades 1-6
Pooh County Day Nursery School 17201 Miles Ave. Contact: Sharon Sims or Carol Hunt, 216-751-0491 Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., 6 p.m.-midnight Licensed capacity: I-24,T-17, P-32, S-50 Lunch provided Programs: F, A Registration is ongoing Special programs & services: computers for preschool and school age tutoring classes
YWCA Early Learning Center 4019 Prospect Ave. Contact: Tina Wagner, 216-881-6878, ext. 100 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 21 Licensed capacity: I-16, T-28, P-20, Pre-K-20 Lunch provided Programs: F Registration is a rolling admission Toilet training not required
YWCA East Cleveland Early Childhood Center 14800 Private Drive Contact: Melissa Gibson, 216-761-3369 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 8 Licensed capacity: I-4, T-16, P-18 Lunch provided Programs: F Registration is a rolling admission Toilet training not required Special programs & services: services children with and without special needs center collaborates with Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Cleveland (West Side) WSEM Child Development Centers 5209 Detroit Ave. (administrative offices) Contact: Linda Holdermar, 216-651-2037 Hours: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Total staff: 62 Licensed capacity: I-16, T-24, P-935, S-18 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training not required Special programs & services: Head Start, Early Learning Initiative, free programming for qualified families
Cleveland Heights Church of the Savior Co-op Nursery School 2537 Lee Road Contact: Kellie Schwabl, 216-321-5280 Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m. Total staff: 4 Licensed capacity: P-70 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins Feb. 4 Toilet training required Special programs & services: Dalcroze music program, enrichment activities, Lunch Gang
Fairmount Church Co-op Nursery School 2757 Fairmount Blvd. Contact: Bev Dobrea, 216-321-5800, ext. 144 Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. Total staff: 3 Licensed capacity- T-8, P-40 Programs available: P Registration begins Jan. 25 Toilet training required Special programs & services: extended day option, creative movement class
Jewish Community Center Heights ECC 3325 Euclid Heights Blvd. Contact: Cindy Bruder, 216-382-4000 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday Licensed capacity: T-34, P-35, S-10 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F Registration is ongoing for childcare, January for preschool Toilet training required only for preschool classes Special programs & services: enrichment classes
Ruffing Montessori School 3380 Fairmount Blvd. Contact: Jeanne Fleischhacker, 216-321-7571 Hours: 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Licensed capacity: T-32, P-112 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration begins in the fall Toilet training required for preschoolers Special programs & services: Montessori program in philosophy and curriculum through eights grade, summer camp option
Elyria Regent-Preschool and School-Age Child Care 315 Morgan Ave. Contact: Megan Harper, 440-322-1049 Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 14 Licensed capacity: T-20, P-75, S-75 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is ongoing Toilet training is required Special programs & services: Ohio after school initiative, school age summer camp, UAW-FORD FSLC Community Child Care Network member
Euclid Love-N-Care Daycare/Preschool 291 E. 222nd St. Contact: Lori Manak, 216-261-7681 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 4 Licensed capacity: T-2, P-23, S-18 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is year around Toilet training is required Special programs & services: open year around summer program, transportation to/from elementary schools, vouchers excepted, caring staff, located in Shore Cultural Center for 11 years
Fairview Park Suburban Co-op Nursery School 21200 Lorain Road Contact: Kathy Valenzisi, 440-331-9929 Hours: 9-11:15 a.m. Total staff: 2 Licensed capacity- T-1, P-20, S-2 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration ongoing Toilet training required Special programs & services: programs for 3s and 4s, parents help in the classroom, field trips for 4s
Garfield Heights Creative Early Learning Center 5400 Transportation Blvd. Contact: Tom DePaul, 216-581-9400 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Licensed capacity: I-5, T-30, P-70, S-54 Lunch is provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is open Toilet training not required Special programs & services: www.creativeearlylearning.com, professionally trained teachers, Ohio Early Learning Standard curriculum
Marymount Child Care Center & Preschool 12215 Granger Road Contact: Sister Felicia Mann, 216-581-3540 ext. 1113 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 13 Licensed capacity- T-14, P-108, S-60 Lunch provided Programs available: P (preschool), F (child care) Registration begins when parent needs service Toilet training required for pre-schoolers Special programs & services: computer, Spanish, music, gymnastics, dance
Gates Mills Gilmore Academy 34001 Cedar Road Contact: Megan Marrie, 440-473-8165, marriem@gilmour.org Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Total staff: 10 (including after-care) Licensed capacity- P, S Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is rolling admissions & application process Toilet training required Special programs & services: Montessori preschool and kindergarten, traditional kindergarten and preschool prep program
Independence The Goddard School 5701 Lombardo Center Blvd. Contact: Janette Wells, 216-525-2000 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration begins immediately Toilet training not required Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.
Independence Montessori & Child Care Center 6200 Oak Tree Blvd. Contact: Donna Kupiecki, 216-524-8008 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 10 Licensed capacity: I-12, T-35, P-36, S-5 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: Stretch-N-Grow, Spanish, dance
Montessori School of University Heights 23599 Cedar Road Contact: Maria L. Wood, 216-381-8388 Hours: 9 a.m.-noon Total staff: 4 Licensed capacity: T-5, P-20, S-10 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins Feb. 1 Toilet training required Special programs & services: affiliated with the American Montessori Society, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, three-year program beginning at age 3 includes kindergarten
Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Childhood Enrichment Center 5312 Mayfield Road Contact: Elizabeth Burton, 440-442-2333 Hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 20 Licensed capacity: T-7, P-100, S-40 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F Registration begins in November Toilet training required Special programs & services: creative movements and music classes, field trips, summer camp for first- and second-graders
Maple Heights Creative Playrooms Child Care Center 16574 Broadway Ave. Contact: Lisa Woodward, 216-475-6464 Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 32 Licensed capacity: I-30, T-37, P-81, S-84 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: transportation to/from school, dance
North Olmsted John Knox Nursery School 25200 Lorain Road Contact: Nancie Rochocki, 440-954-4529 (voice mail) Hours: 3s, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Friday; 4s, 9-11 a.m. Monday-Wednesday; pre-K, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Total staff: 3 Licensed capacity- P-24 class Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins in January for next school year until classes are full Toilet training required Special programs & services: activities promote social interaction, confidence and introduce educational concepts needed for a successful entrance into school
North Royalton Beginners World 7005 Royalton Road Contact: Dianne Trivisonno, 440-582-4453 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 12 Licensed capacity: I-12 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration is annual in January ($50 registration fee, $25 supply fee) Toilet training not required Special programs & services: kindergarten readiness program, computer program, certified and degreed staff
Parma Bethany Christian School & Dance 6195 Broadview Road Contact: Jeff Lease, 216-661-6600 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 40 Licensed capacity: I-30, T-76, P-130, S-200 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open Toilet training not required Special programs & services: phonics class, music class, dance class, Christian school K-6
Extended Family Childcare & Learning Center 7500 State Road Contact: Jerri Thomas, 440-884-0430 Hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 12 Licensed capacity: I-11, T-19, P-35, S-27 Lunch provided as well as breakfast and snack Programs available: P (two to three days a week), F, S Registration is ongoing Toilet training not required Special programs & services: Christian
Parma Montessori & Childcare Center 12965 Corporate Drive Contact: Gina Kraus, 216-898-9520 Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 37 Licensed capacity: I-36, T-52, P-149, S-167 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: swimming lessons in an indoor pool, Stretch & Grow, Spanish, dance class transportation
Parma Preschool 5280 Broadview Road Contact: Kim Surniak, 440-238-0193 Hours: 9-11 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m. Total staff: 7 Licensed capacity: P Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration is on going Toilet training required Special programs & services: gymnastics and Kindermusik
Parma Heights Sonshine Preschool 8971 W. Ridgewood Drive Contact: Faith Karhan, 440-886-7485 Hours: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-noon Total staff: 17 Licensed capacity: P-97, S-20 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins Feb. 1 Toilet training required Special programs & services: kindergarten readiness, Bible-based curriculum
Pepper Pike The Lillian and Betty Ratner School 27575 Shaker Blvd. Contact: Barbara Rudolph, 216-464-0033 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 40 Licensed capacity: T-28, P-72, S-132 Lunch is provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is rolling admission Toilet training required for 3s and preschool Special programs & services: Montessori toddler-kindergarten, We-Care 7:30-8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., all-day and mornings toddler programs available
Richmond Heights Early Steps Learning Center 27027 Chardon Road Contact: Angela Barringer, 440-944-2223 Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 16 Licensed capacity: I-15, T-30 Lunch provided Programs available: F, A Registration begins July 1 Toilet training not required
Hillcrest Kiddie Prep & Kindergarten 499 Trebisky Road Contact: Luljeta Lako, 216-486-6674 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 7 Licensed capacity: T-8, P-32, S-18 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open all year Toilet training required Special programs & services: Spanish, taekwondo and field trips
Shaker Heights Carol Nursery School 19824 Sussex Road Contact: Barbara Palumbo, 216-991-3449 Hours: 9:15-11:45 a.m., 1:15-3:45 p.m., part-time program Total staff: 15 Licensed capacity: P-65 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins mid-January Toilet training required Special programs & services: parent-child groups for 2½-year-olds, young 5s pre-k plus for older 4s and summer 5s
Cooperative Nursery School at Heights Christian Church 17300 Van Aken Blvd. Contact: Carol Gall, 216-751-2593 Total staff: 2 Licensed capacity: T-8, P-26 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Registration begins in mid January Toilet training not required Special programs & services: visits from Shaker Heights children’s librarian, weekly music enrichment with professional musicians, lunch bunch
Laurel School Early Childhood Center One Lyman Circle Contact: Jane Thornton, 216-464-1441 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 14, only for coed early childhood center, does not include kindergarten Programs available: P, F, A, Registration is rolling admission Toilet training required for pre-school, Fun for One & Me Two; no Special programs & services: special educational opportunities at Laurel’s 140-acre outdoor Fairmount Campus, enrichment programs in science and world languages
Solon Creative Playrooms Childcare and Montessori Schools 32800 Solon Road Contact: Kathleen Milliken, 440-248-3100 Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 36 Licensed capacity: I-30, T-64, P-172, S-108 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: Spanish, swimming pool, Stretch-n-Grow, dance and gymnastics
Jewish Community Center Kadima Gan 6545 SOM Center Road Contact: Jill Jacobson, 440-542-9493 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday Licensed capacity: I-8, T-27, P-66, S-28 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, A Registration in January for preschool and ongoing for childcare Toilet training only for preschool classes
Solon Cooperative Preschool 5540 S.O.M. Center Rd. Contact: Maria Minick, 440-248-8562 Hours: 2s, 9-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3s, 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30 -3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday; 4s, 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday Total staff: 5 Licensed capacity: P-24, S-5 Lunch not provided Programs available: P Toilet training required 3, 4 yrs. old Special programs & services: family-run cooperative preschool overseen by a board of parents who volunteer their time to run preschool effectively
Strongsville The Goddard School 13590 Falling Water Road Contact: Suzanne Dominak, 440-238-4600 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration begins immediately Toilet training not required Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten
Strongsville Montessori & Child Care Center 16000 Foltz Pkwy. Contact: Jyl Rhoden, 440-572-9365 Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 31 Licensed capacity: I-30, T-44, P-128, S-150 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: transportation to/from school, gymnastics, Stretch-n-Grow, swimming lessons, dance
Westlake The Goddard School 30502 Center Ridge Road Contact: Kate Plenzler, 440-892-2689 Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration begins immediately Toilet training not required Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten
Montessori Children’s School 28370 Bassett Road Contact: Barbara Kincaid, 440-871-8773 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Total staff: 18 Licensed capacity: S-24 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A. Registration is ongoing Toilet training required for 3-6 program Special programs & services: elementary school, Spanish, music and library classes
Westlake Montessori & Child Care Center 26830 Detroit Road Contact: Alanna Mallery, 440-835-5858 Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Total staff: 35 Licensed capacity: I-34, T-71, P-144, S-72 Lunch provided Programs available: P, F, K, A Registration is open enrollment Toilet training not required Special programs & services: gymnastics, swimming in an indoor pool, Stretch-n-Grow, transportation, dance
Westshore Montessori School 26536 Detroit Road Contact: Beverly Davies, 440-899-7911 Hours: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Total staff: 18 Licensed capacity: T-12, P-102, S-45 Lunch not provided Programs available: P, F, K, A (toddlers age 3-6) Registration begins January Toilet training required preprimary only |
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