Preschool/Childcare Guide

Akron
Childtime Learning Centers
2645 Manchester Road
2145 Eastwood Ave.
555 White Pond Drive
2546 Leland Ave.
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

Color Our Rainbow Academy
1430 Goodyear Blvd.
Gina Merelitti-Windows, 330-733-4212
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Licensed capacity: T-15, P-52, S-48
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.

The Goddard School
105 Springside Drive
Katie Gauze, 330-665-3035
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Immaculate Conception Preschool & Childcare Center
2128 16 th St. SW
Michelle Hardy, 330-745-3544
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 18
Licensed capacity: I-10, T-14, P-26, S-18 (summer only)
Lunch provided every weekday but Wednesday
Programs available: F
Registration is ongoing for current openings, March 1 for fall
Toilet training required 3 and up
Special programs & services: accept Title XX from Stark and Summit counties.

Woodland Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
444 N. Hawkins Ave.
Kathy Renzi, 330-867-4311
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, Friday; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Total staff: 6
Licensed capacity: P-38, S-10
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, pre-K
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required

Aurora
Young Explorers School
59 East Garfield Road
Stephanie Bailey, 330-562-5588
www.youngexplorerschildcare.com
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 25
Licensed capacity: I-10, T-30, P-52, S-36
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: private and semi-private tutoring, morning preschool with lunch, summer camp.

Bainbridge
Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers, LLC
8505 Tanglewood Square
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.

Bath
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road
Judy Brookhart, 330-666-1118
Hours: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: P, S
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Rolling admission
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: swimming, Spanish, technology.

Brecksville
All God’s Children Christian
9201 Brecksville Road
Sally Kelley, 440-526-3800
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., K Excel 11:30-1 p.m.
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: parent’s day out, kindergarten prep classes.

St. Michael Catholic Preschool
8700 Brecksville Road
Mrs. Margaret Campisi, 440-717-0398
Hours: 3s and 4s, 8:45-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-2:45 p.m.; junior kindergarten (young 5s), five morning sessions
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: junior kindergarten class in the process of being developed, call for information.

Broadview Heights
Assumption Academy
9183 Broadview Heights
Mrs. Donna Sejba, 440-526-4877
Hours: 8:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Total staff: 16
Licensed Capacity: P-22 per program, S 3-14
Lunch provided K-8
Programs available: P (preschool), F (K-8), K, A (K-8)
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: enrichment program, Spanish, smart boards.

The Goddard School
7655 Town Centre Drive
Tricia Wise, 440-740-1234
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Cleveland (Downtown)
Starting Point for Childcare and Early Education
2000 E. Ninth St., Suite 1500
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.

YMCA of Greater Cleveland
2200 Prospect Ave.
Executive Director Leslie Chamberlin, 216-344-0095
www.clevelandymca.org
Licensed: 1,100 children in more than 20 licensed child care centers
Special programs & services: programs meet all national YMCA quality standards. We offer full-time and part-time rates at most locations. The YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are incorporated into each child’s everyday activities through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual growth.

Copley
Spring Garden Waldorf School
1791 S. Jacoby Road
Amy Hecky, 330-666-0574
Hours: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
Licensed Capacity: P-48
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration open enrollment
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, art, puppetry.

Cuyahoga Falls
Childtime Learning Centers
1189 Tallmadge Road
186 W. Portage Trail
2691 21 st St .
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

Northminster Cooperative Preschool
104 W. Portage Trail
Teresa Lance, 330-929-9300
Hours: 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Total staff: 13
Licensed capacity: P-100, S-18
Lunch program available
Programs available: P
Registration begins in January
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish club, lunch bunch, early drop off.

Fairlawn
Childtime Learning Center
3475 Embassy Pkwy.
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

Faith Preschool
2726 W. Market St.
Wendy Boes and Heather Stafford, 330-836-8827
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Total staff: 11
Licensed capacity: P-51, S-17
Lunch: parents send a lunch if child is staying for lunch bunch/extended care program.
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required for 3s, 4s and pre-k, not for Mom & Me class (2 years)
Special programs & services: early drop off available 8:30-9 a.m., lunch bunch/extended care 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Gates Mills
Gilmour Academy
34001 Cedar Road
Megan Marrie, 440-473-8165, marriem@gilmour.org
www.gilmour.org
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m., after-care until 6 p.m.
Total staff: 10 (including after-care)
Licensed capacity: P, S
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is rolling admissions and application process
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Montessori preschool and kindergarten, traditional kindergarten and preschool prep program.

Hudson
The Goddard School
5601 Darrow Road
Jodi Batchik, 330-653-3766
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Independence
The Goddard School
5701 Lombardo Center Blvd.
Janette Wells, 216-525-2000
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

South Suburban Montessori School
4450 Oakes Road #6 , Blossom Hill Complex
Amy Mackie-Barr, 440-526-1966
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 27-June 11
Total staff: 17
Licensed capacity: T-12, P-75, S-45
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is open
Toilet training required 3-6 years
Special programs & services: Spanish, music, swimming and skiing.

Macedonia
The Goddard School
2073 Alexandria Way
Sandra Kennedy, 330-468-0488
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Medina
Childtime Learning Center
731 Weymouth Road
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

The Goddard School
5138 Normandy Park Drive
Lisa Colant, 330-721-4400
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Hobby Horse Preschool
217 E. Liberty
Vicki Haden-Marty, 330-722-1445
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m.
Total staff: 14
Licensed capacity: T-8, P-48, S-18
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 1
Toilet training required  
Special programs & services: Christian preschool, kindergarten after school creativity class.

Medina Children’s House
724 E. Smith Road
Pat Van Hoose, 330-725-0322
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: T-3, P-20, S-12
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P (a.m. or p.m. class), K
Toilet training required

The Nurtury School
250 N. Spring Grove St .
Mary Lee Kubasta, 330-723-1800
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 30
Licensed capacity: P-156, S-66
Lunch provided in full & extended day programs
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration begins in January for next school, open as long as openings are available
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Summer Kids Kamp, preschool development sessions for 2½ to 5-year-olds.

Montrose
Almost Mom Child Development
258 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road
Dominic Musitaro, 330-665-4374
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 6
Licensed capacity: I-5, T-8, P-24, S-14
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: transportation to Copley, Revere, Resnik Schools, summer camp, personable licensed center.

North Royalton
Royal Redeemer Lutheran School
11680 Royalton Road
Karen Ritter or Krista Nagy, 440-237-7988
Hours: depends on program and student ages
Total staff: 60
Licensed capacity: T-22, P-260, S-225
Lunch provided as applicable is available
Programs available: P, F, K, before and A
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: expanded pre-kindergarten program with extended day options, speech/language therapy available, enrichment programs and classes.

Ravenna
Amanda’s Garden Learning Center-Pre K
6709 Cleveland Road
Linda McClellan, 330-296-3934
Hours: 6 a.m.-midnight
Total staff: 17
Licensed capacity: I-16, T-23, P-35, S-18
Lunch provided
Programs available: F, A
Registration is ongoing for pre-k, open enrollment for child care
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Early Learning Initiative, preschool program, state-assisted tuition.

Richfield
The Hobbitts Preschool
4340 W. Streetsboro Road
Carla Hoefs, 330-659-4288
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mon, Wed, Fri), 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. (Tues, Thurs)
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: P-40, S-15
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, Kindermusik, parent/toddler classes.

Solon
Creative Playrooms Childcare and Montessori Schools
32800 Solon Road
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
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

Stow
Childtime Learning Center
3101 Graham Road
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

Streetsboro
Young Explorers School
9281 SR 43
Rebecca Goodell, 330-626-3835
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 25
Licensed capacity: I-10, T-30, P-52, S-36
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: private and semi-private tutoring, morning preschool with lunch, summer camp.

Strongsville
The Goddard School
13590 Falling Water Road
Melanie Adriance, 440-238-4600
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.

Strongsville Montessori & Child Care Center
16000 Foltz Pkwy.
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.

Suffield
Our Country Preschool
1570 State Route 43
Holly Siegferth, 330-628-8339
Hours: 9 a.m-2:30 p.m.
Total staff: 7
Licensed capacity: P-39, S-2
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish club, petting zoo on five-acre campus, laptop M.S. Power Point children’s stories.

Twinsburg
The Goddard School
2608 Glenwood Drive
Amber Duda, 330-487-0394
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration is ongoing
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool.