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
Bainbridge
Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers, LLC
8505 Tanglewood Square
Contact: Marla Bellar, 440-708,0559
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Licensed capacity: I-17, T-27, P-52, S-22
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: complete preschool curriculum featuring reading, writing, math, science and Spanish; degreed and experienced teachers; full-time, part-time and flex-care
Chagrin Falls
The Goddard School
16706 Chillicothe Road
Contact: Lyssa DiTomas, 440-543-2889
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
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
Chardon
Notre Dame Preschool
13000 Auburn Road
Contact: Sr. Margaret Frill, SND, 440-286-7101, ext. 5920
Hours: 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Total staff: 5
Licensed capacity: P-53, S-3 or 4 by Aug. 1
Lunch not provided
Programs available: three-day for 3s, two sessions a.m. and p.m.; five-day for 4s, a.m. and p.m.
Registration begins in January
Toilet training is required
Special programs & services: dance, Spanish
Cleveland (Downtown)
Starting Point for Childcare and Early Education
2000 E. 9th St., Suite 1500
Contact: Cuyahoga 216-575-0061, Lake 440-357-1241, Geauga 440-285-9121
Special programs & services: Free childcare/early education referral service for infants through school age
Concord Township
The Goddard School
7645 Fredle Drive
Contact: Tracie Zeitz, 440-350-1333
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
Euclid
Love-N-Care Daycare/Preschool
291 E. 222 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
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
Madison
Stepping Stones Child Development Center
2471 Hubbard Road
Contact: Kandee Robishaw, 440-428-5993
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 18
Licensed capacity: I-11, T-26, P-70, S-30
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K (latch key), A
Registration in ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: NAEYC-accredited, ELI
Mentor
Color Our Rainbow Academy
8465 Market St.
Contact: 440-255-7775
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Licensed capacity: I-12, T-30, P-36, S-18
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training is not required
Special programs & services: Spanish, French, sign language
Mentor Co-op Preschool
7271 Lakeshore Blvd, P.O. Box 232
Contact: 440-946-7269
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Friday
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P
Lunch not provided, snack yes
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training is required
Special programs & services: field trips for 4s, special visits from area entertainment
Mentor United Methodist Preschool
8600 Mentor Ave.
Contact: Bonnie E. Newman, 440-255-3496, ext. 23
Hours: Pre-K, 12:15-2:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4s, 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-2:45 Tuesday-Thursday; 3s, 9-11:15 a.m. or 12:15-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday; 9-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Friday
Total staff: 9
Licensed capacity: P, S
Lunch not provided, snack only
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 10
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: developmentally appropriate, progressive preschool program, small class size and outstanding curriculum with wonderful, caring teachers
Painesville
Luv, Learn-N-Laughter Child Development Center
2603 Riverside Drive
Contact: Stacy Aker, Mary Beth Jacobson, 440-354-9515
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 20
Licensed capacity: I-20, T-32, P-50, S-36
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A (before too)
Registration is year-round
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Spanish, computer tots, ceramics
The Phillips-Osborne School
150 Gillette St.
Contact: Rachelle Sundberg, 440-352-7574, ext. 14
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
Total staff: 6
Licensed capacity: P-15 kids/class with teacher/teacher asst.
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration begins immediately
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, computer, public speaking
St. Paul’s Lutheran Preschool
250 Bowhall Road
Contact: Anja Vincent, 440-354-3000
Total staff: 7
Licensed capacity: P-58, S-14
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 1
Toilet training required
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 ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, tae kwon do and field trips.
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
Solon Cooperative Preschool
5540 S.O.M. Center Road
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 years
Special programs & services: family-run cooperative preschool overseen by a board of parents who volunteer their time to run preschool effectively
Wickliffe
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
29840 Euclid Ave.
Contact: Erin Fitzgerald, 440-477-3451
Hours: pre-K, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; pre-3 and pre-4, 8:15-1045 a.m.
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: P-57
Lunch provided pre-K may order hot lunch
Programs available: P (3 and 4), F (pre-K)
Registration begins Feb. 12
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: speech and language, Spanish, computer
Willoughby Hills
Little Light Learning Center
34025 Eddy Road
Contact: Ann Marie Marciante, 440-585-9462
Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P-15
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration ongoing as space is available
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: curriculum rich in Christian values. Strong academic program including language arts, math, science and motor skills. Award-winning Kindermusik classes weekly.