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.

Avon
The Goddard School
2555 Hale St .
Janey O’Donald, 440-934-3300
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.

Avon Lake
Noah’s Ark Childcare Academy
2445 S. Arlington Road
Renee Thompson, 330-644-8171
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 12
Licensed capacity: T-20, P-38
Lunch not provided
Programs available: F
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Christ-centered preschool and childcare, we use ABEKA curriculum, Title XX accepted.

Pembroke Kids Child Development Center
32900 Pin Oak Parkway
Andrea Caris, 440-440-933-3782
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (preschool), 2:30-6 p.m. (after school)
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: T-12, P-60, S-18
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A (K-6)
Registration is rolling admissions
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: 3-5 mixed age preschool, K-6 after school enrichment, toddler and young 3s programs.

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.

The Montessori School at Holy Rosary
12009 Mayfield Road
Tina Schneider, 216-421-0700
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 18
Licensed capacity: P-89, S-70
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Dalcroze, Italian language.

Cleveland Heights
Church of the Savior ELC
2537 Lee Road
Betty Martin Holden, 216-321-1685
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 14
Licensed: I-6, T-14, P-35, S-30
Lunch provided
Programs: F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Spanish, computer, music.

Ruffing Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Blvd.
Julie B. Haffke, 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 September
Toilet training required for preschoolers
Special programs & services: Montessori program in philosophy and curriculum through eighth grade, summer camp option, Spanish.

True Sisters Child Care Center
3205 Fairmont Blvd.
Suzanne Appel, 216-321-6744, ext. 101
Hours: 7:30 a.m-6 p.m.
Total staff: 20
Licensed capacity: T-36, P-53, S-5
Lunch provided, breakfast and snacks
Programs available: F (2, 3, 4 or 5 days/week)
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: programs brought in once/month, 2 stars Step up to Quality, Music and Movement teacher on staff.

Elyria
Lorain Co. Community College Children’s Learning Center
1005 N. Abbe Road
Michele Henes, 440-366-4038
Hours: Academic yr. 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (Mon-Thurs), 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Fri.)
Total staff: 25
Licensed capacity: T-28, P-69, S-18
Lunch not provided, parent provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration varies
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: enrollment open to students of LCCC/UP, staff and community members.

Fairview Park
Fairview Park Preschool
22420 Lorain Road
Jenny Lorek, 440-734-5400
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Friday
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P-24
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registrations is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: curb side pick-up and drop-off, curriculum includes circle time, art, music, motor development and field trips.

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.

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.

Independence Co-op Preschool
7121 Valley View Drive
Mrs. Kelly Lozar, 216-524-7788
Hours: call for details
Total staff: 2 teachers, 1 assistant
Programs available: P, 3s (two days), 4s (three days), young 5s (five days)
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: curriculum developmentally appropriate for preschool-aged children, educationally fun field trips, occasional speakers.

Independence Montessori & Child Care Center
6200 Oak Tree Blvd.
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
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Stretch-N-Grow, Spanish, dance.

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.

Lakewood
St. Peter’s Child Care Center
18001 Detroit Ave.
Denise Phillips Minor, 216-226-2840
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 15
Licensed capacity: I-7
Lunch provided, plus breakfast and snack
Programs available: F, A (at McKinley Elementary for McKinley students, not including K)
Registration is $50 to guarantee a spot
Toilet training required for preschool, except special needs
Special programs & services: music program with Mr. Dave (half session per week), two-star Step Up to Quality-rated center.

Lyndhurst
Hawken School
5000 Clubside Road
Sally Zarney, 440-423-2950
Hours: available at www.hawken.edu
Licensed for P, S
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Call for registration information
Special programs & services: preschool, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Maple Heights
Creative Playrooms Child Care Center
16574 Broadway Ave.
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
Childtime Learning Center
28787 Lorain Road
www.childtime.com
Hours: vary
Programs available: P, F, K, A

John Knox Preschool
25200 Lorain Road
Nancie Rachocki, 440-954-4529
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (M-Th.), 9-11 a.m. (Fri.)
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P-20, S-6
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration continuous
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Step Up to Quality award-winning school.

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.

Parma
Extended Family Childcare & Learning Center
7500 State Road
Jerri Thomas, 440-884-0430
Hours: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 14
Licensed capacity: I-11, T-19, P-33, S-23
Hot lunch provided, breakfast and afternoon snack
Programs available: F (full and part time)
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Christian-based environment, School Age for Summers, Ohio Learning Contents curriculum.

Parma Montessori & Childcare Center
12965 Corporate Drive
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 Heights
Sonshine Preschool
8971 W. Ridgewood Drive
Faith Karhan, 440-886-7485
Hours: classes 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday
Total staff: 17
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Christian, kindergarten readiness, all materials provided by school.

Pepper Pike
The Lillian and Betty Ratner School
27575 Shaker Blvd.
Stephanie Goldscher, 216-464-0033
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 16
Licensed capacity: T-42, P-68, S-24
Hot lunch available for purchase
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is rolling admissions
Toilet training required for 3s and on
Special programs & services: Montessori 20 months-K, kindergarten enrichment program, before and after-care.

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.

Shaker Heights
Carol Nursery School
19824 Sussex Road
Barbara Palumbo, 216-991-3449
Hours: 9:15-11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday or 1:15-3:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday, part-time program
Total staff: 20
Licensed capacity: P-80, S-20
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-summer 5s, 1 day/week extended day lunch for pre-k only.

Cooperative Nursery School at Heights Christian Church
17300 Van Aken Blvd.
Simone Nelson, 216-751-2593
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: lunch bunch weekly, extended day program weekly, field trips.

Hathaway Brown School
19600 N. Park
Polly Fredlund, 216-320-8098
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 25
Licensed capacity: P, S
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration by application
Special programs & services: enriched early childhood including music, dance, library and physical education.

JDN Early Childhood Center
22201 Fairmount Blvd.
Sue Paley Weaver, 216-320-8489
Hours: 7:30 a.m-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 13
Licensed capacity: T-31, P-58, S-4
Lunch provided
Programs available: F
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required in preschool classes
Special programs & services: music specialists, naturalist, Step Up to Quality two-star rating.

Laurel School Early Childhood Center
One Lyman Circle
Jane Thornton, 216-464-1441
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 14-coed Early Childhood Center (preschool and pre-kindergarten only)
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is rolling admission
Toilet training required for preschool
Special programs & services: special-educational opportunities at Laurel’s 140-acre outdoor Butler Campus, with enrichment programs in science and world languages.

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

South Euclid
South Euclid Cooperative Preschool
1534 South Green Road
Arlene Strojin, 216-381-4030
Hours: 3s 9-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday; multi-age 9-11:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, pre-K 9:15-11:45 a.m. Monday-Friday
Total staff: 2 teachers
Licensed capacity: P-34, S-5
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: extended day, field trips and family fun nights.

St. Gregory the Great School
4478 Rushton Road
Principal Peter Wilson, 216-381-0363
Hours: 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Total staff: 4-preschool, 4-K
Licensed capacity: T, P, S
Lunch provided for K
Programs available: P, K and A (2:30-6 p.m.)
Registration open enrollment
Toilet training required

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.

University Heights
Gearity Preschool
2323 Wrenford Drive
Lorene Varley, 216-371-7356
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 21 teachers plus aides
Licensed capacity: P-167
Lunch provided for full day, snack for part day.
Programs available: P, F
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required  
Special programs & services: special education services.

Westlake
The Goddard School
30502 Center Ridge Road
Kate Plenzler, 440-892-2689
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.

Westshore Montessori School
26536 Detroit Road
admissions, Mary Walters, 440-899-7911
Hours: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Total staff: 17
Licensed capacity: T-12, P-102, S-45 (K only)
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required for preschool, kindergarten, all day.

Willoughby
Andrews Osborne Academy
38588 Mentor Ave.
Rachelle Sundberg, 440-942-3600
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 6
Licensed capacity: P, S-3
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: play-based learning environment; preschoolers participate in Spanish, computer, art, gym and music classes.

Woodmere
Chabam, The Educational Playcenter
28700 Chagrin Blvd.
Whitney Neidus, 216-464-8500
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F, Sat/Sun. birthdays and play groups
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: T-16, P-24, S-40
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, A
Registration begins Aug. 1 for members, Aug. 7 general registration
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: drop-off anytime Creative Arts Program, sensational Saturday date night out for parents, Clay for Kids and Families (includes pottery wheels).