Preschool/Childcare Guide 2010:
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
Akron
Eastgate Pre-School
671 Canton Road
Fae Koelker, 330-784-3181
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m.
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: P-120
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Jan. 1
Toilet training required
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 & Child Care Center
2128 16 th St. SW
Michelle Hardy, 330-745-3544
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 15
Licensed capacity: I-10, T-22, P-36, S-18 (summer only)
Lunch provided
Programs available: F
Registration opens to public March 1
Toilet training required for 3 and up
Special programs & services: one star with Step Up to Quality
Kindercare Learning Center
3405 Massillon Road
Kim Chandler, 330-896-1678
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Legacy Childcare Academy
2445 S. Arlington Road
Christa Runion, 330-644-1400
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 10-plus
Licensed capacity: T-40, P-25
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K (Legacy Prep), A (Legacy Prep)
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: A Beka curriculum, ACE for preschoolers, “pizza day” on Thursdays
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
724 Sumner St.
Latisha Hamen, 330-535-1433
Hours: 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. weekdays
Total staff: 15
Licensed capacity: I-12, T-21, P-44, S-36
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Woodland Preschool and Pre-k
444 N. Hawkins Ave.
Kathy Renzi, 330-867-4311
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. M, F; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. T, W, Th
Total staff: 7
Licensed capacity: T-5, P-48, S-10
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb 8
Special programs & services: science enrichment, Spanish lessons, music program
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
Kindercare Learning Center
35680 Detroit Road
Jennifer Ketcham, 440-937-0700
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Avon Lake
Pembroke Kids Child Development Center
32900 Pin Oak Pkwy.
Andrea Caris, 440-933-3782
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 12
Licensed capacity: T-12, P-60, S-36
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Rolling admissions
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: young 3s, Toddler Mommy & Me, flexible scheduling
Bainbridge
Heart of Valley Christian Preschool
17560 Chillicothe Road
Dusty Timmons, 440-708-2572
Hours: 4s: 9-11:30 a.m. M, W, F; 3s: 9-11:30 M-Th, mom/tot: 9-10:45 W
Total staff: 7
Licensed capacity: T-5, P-48, S-5
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is open enrollment
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: play-based learning with emphasis on Christian values; music and art programming; Spanish and Lunch Bunch extended day programs; field trips, guest speakers, themed units; degreed teachers
Barberton
Kindercare Learning Center
111 Fifth St. SE
Amy Sutton, 330-745-6100
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Bath
Old Trail School
2315 Ira Road
Susan Holding, 330-666-1118
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Rolling admission
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Little Readers, story time for 18 months-3 years; toddler-adult class; young 3s-young 5s class
Beachwood
Kindercare Learning Center
24753 Chagrin Blvd.
Paulette Hare, 216-378-1590
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
The Mandel Jewish Community Center
26001 S. Woodland Road
Joan Morgenstern, 216-593-6262
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. F
Licensed capacity: T, P, S
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: music specialist, swimming
Brecksville
All God’s Children Christian Preschool
9201 Brecksville Road
Salley Kelley, 440-526-3800
Hours: 9 a.m.-11:30
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: P-26, S-4
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 1
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Preschool-Parent Participating Program, optional kindergarten excel for 4s, parents’ day out, 20 months to 2 years
St. Michael Preschool
8700 Brecksville Road
Mrs. Margaret Campisi, 440-717-0398
Hours: 3s-4s, 8:45-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-2:45 p.m.; junior kindergarten (young 5s), 8:30-11:30 M-F
New student registration Feb. 1-5
Lunch is not provided
Broadview Heights
Assumption Academy Preschool
9183 Broadview Road
Mrs. Donna Sejba, 440-526-4877
Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Total staff: 2
Licensed Capacity: P-22
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P (preschool 3s, 4s, pre-k 4s, 5s)
Registration begins Jan. 19
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: library, computer lab, gym.
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
Brunswick
Kindercare Learning Center
1211 Pearl Road
Billi Baumgartner, 330-225-8225
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
1146 Pearl Road
Jennifer Conroy, 330-225-5579
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Canton
Kindercare Learning Center
4540 Dressler Road NW
Joy Baxter, 330-493-1121
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
The Goddard School
16706 Chillicothe Road
Lyssa Di Thomas, 440-543-2889
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
Chardon
Notre Dame Elementary School
13000 Auburn Road
Sister Margaret Friel, 440-286-7101, ext. 5920
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (sessions 8:15-10:45 or noon-2:30)
Total staff: 5
Licensed: P, S (3-5)
Registration begins mid-January
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, K, A
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: dance, computer, Spanish
Chesterland
Miss Pat I
12596 Chillicothe Road, 440-729-7567
Miss Pat II
8553 Herrick Drive, 440-729-8255
Foot Steps Toward Discovery
8521 Herrick Drive, 440-729-6540
Hours: 6 a.m.-midnight weekdays, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Total staff: 34
Licensed capacity: I-28, T-52, P-84 S-83 (includes all three centers)
Lunch not provided Y, Breakfast, Lunch Dinner
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is open enrollment
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: transportation to and from area schools, jazzercise, music, tap, outside program speakers, public childcare assistance
Cleveland (Downtown)
Children First of Cleveland
615 W. Superior Ave.
Jean Smith, 216-787-4530
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (M-F)
Total staff: 18
Lunch provided
Programs available: F
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Bop & Bounce dance and gymnastics, pre-school graduation ceremony, accept county vouchers
Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center
1400 E. 55 th St.
Ali Brawner, 216-432-1717
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 12-15
Licensed capacity: I-9, T-18, P-37, S-72
Lunch provided
Programs available: F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required for preschool classes
Learning to Grow
2765 E. 55 th St.
Brenda Warren or Yanna Miles, 216- 431-7500
Hours: 5 a.m.-midnight M-Sa
Total staff: 16
Licensed: I-10, T-38, P-50
Lunch provided, all meals
Programs: P, F
Registration is daily
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: free Head Start, flexible schedules, county vouchers accepted
Cleveland (East Side)
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-75 (K-8)
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A all programs are five days per week
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Italian language, Dalcroze, AMI Montessori programs
Cleveland (West Side)
Nature’s Way Child Care
14010 Puritas
Alicia Schulte, 216-671-0572
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: T-1, P-37, S-50
Lunch is provided
Programs: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training is required
Cleveland Heights
Church of the Savior ELC
2537 Lee Road
Betty Holden, 216-321-1685
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 15
Licensed: I-6, T-14, P-35, S-30
Lunch provided
Programs: F, A
Toilet training not required
Horizon Montessori School
3175 Mayfield Road
Diane Roberto, 216-321-9034
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 11
Licensed capacity: T-13, P-60, S-20
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K
Registration begins Feb. 1, 2010.
Toilet training required 3-6 class, toddlers no
Special programs & services: Dalcroze instruction weekly
Ruffing Montessori School
3380 Fairmount Blvd.
Julie Haffke, 216-321-7571
Hours: 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Licensed capacity: T-20, P-120, S-210
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required after age 3
Special programs & services: Montessori program in philosophy and curriculum through eighth grade, summer camp options, Spanish
Concord Township
The Goddard School
7645 Fredle Drive
Tracey Zeitz, 440-350-1333
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: infants, toddlers, preschool
Hershey Montessori School
10229 Prouty Road
Kathy Beech, 440-357-0918
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. including morning and after care
Total Staff: 33
Licensed capacity: I- Parent-Infant Program, T, P, S
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is a rolling admission
Toilet training required for preschool not toddlers
Special programs & services: developmental communities that run in three-year cycles, all-day authentic Montessori, outdoor environment and curriculum provided for all ages
St. Gabriel Learning Loft Preschool
9921 Johnnycake Ridge Road
Ann Silvester, 440-354-7574
asilvester@st-gabriel.org, www.st-gabriel.org
Hours: 3s, 9-11:15 a.m. W, F or T, Th; noon-2:15 p.m. T, Th; 4s, 9-11:15 M, W, F or M, T, Th; noon-2:15 M, W, F; pre-k, noon-2:30 M-Th; 2s Mommy & Me, 11:45-1 and 1-2:15
Lunch not provided
Programs available: preschool, pre-k, 2s Mommy & Me
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: comprehensive, Christ-centered programs offering a loving experience to help transition your child into the world of education with centers-based curriculum and hands-on environment
Copley
Spring Garden Waldorf School
1791 S. Jacoby Road
Admissions, Amy Hecky, 330-666-0574
Hours: 7a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 18
Licensed Capacity: P-28, S-220
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration begins Jan. 5
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, sign language, music
Cuyahoga Falls
Kindercare Learning Center
3100 State Road
Carrie Fasano, 330-923-1700
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Elyria
Kindercare Learning Center
1216 N. Abbe Road
Carol Pritt, 440-366-6890
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Lorain County Community College
Children’s Learning Center
1005 N. Abbe Road
Michele Henes, 440-366-4038
Hours: academic year 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. M-Th, 7:30-5:30 F
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
Open Door Christian Preschool
8287 W. Ridge Road
Suzy Howard, 440-326-2310
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. M-F
Total staff: 5
Licensed capacity: P-90
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Biblical integration, vision/speech and language screenings, Handwriting Without Tears curriculum
Fairlawn
Almost Mom Child Development
258 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road
Dominic Musitaro, 330-665-4374
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 10
Licensed capacity: I-8, T-7, P-24, S-14
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: intergenerational program, summer camp, field trips
Kindercare Learning Center
4050 Embassy Pkwy.
Bonnie Jeffries, 330-665-4108
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Fairview Park
Fairview Park Preschool
22420 Lorain Road
Jenny Lorek, 440-734-5400
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m. M-W, 9-11 Th-F
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P-24
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration 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
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
Highland Heights
Kindercare Learning Center
679-H Alpha Park Drive
Stephanie Offredo, 440-442-3360
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
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
Hudson Montessori School
7545 Darrow Road
Michelle Lazor, 330-342-9334
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is rolling.
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: parent/toddler program, Spanish, arts
Kindercare Learning Center
5812 Darrow Road
Lynn Coneglio, 330-656-2737
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
53 Milford Drive
Nadine Davis, 330-650-4455
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
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
Kelly Lozar, 216-524-7788
Hours: various weekday hours
Total staff: 3
Licensed capacity: P-83
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration is open
Toilet training required
The preschool offers various morning and afternoon programs throughout the week
for 3- and 4-year olds, plus a Young-5s program (for children not yet ready to enter Kindergarten). There are no residency requirements. www.independenceco-op.com
Independence Montessori & Child Care
6200 Oak Tree Blvd.
Donna Kupiecki, 216-524-8008
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Total staff: 15
Licensed capacity: I-14, T-28, P-58
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F
Registration is open enrollment all year
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Montessori program, Stretch-n-Grow, Little Music Makers
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.
Licensed capacity: T-12, P-75, S-25
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, music, swimming and skiing
Kirtland
Kirtland’s Play-To-Learn Preschool
10848 Chillicothe Road
Cheryl Hopkins, 440-667-8134
Hours: noon-2:30 p.m. M, 9-11:30 a.m. and noon-2:30 T, W, Th
Total staff: 2
Licensed capacity: P-26
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins in January
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: field trips, special events with parent participation
Peaceful Children Montessori School
8100 Eagle Road
Jennifer Massiello, principal, 440-256-1976
pcmschool@roadrunner.com, www.peacefulchildrenmontessori.org
Hours: preschool, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; kindergarten, 8:30-3 M-Th, 8:30-11:30 F
Total staff: 3
Licensed capacity: P, S (30 students)
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F, K, grades 1-8
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training is required
Special programs & services: multi-age, Catholic Montessori environment using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd faith formation program, Dalcroze (music and movement), foreign language and art
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: 12
Licensed capacity: I-7, T-19, P-33, S-48
Lunch provided
Programs available: P (except infant room) F, A (3-6 p.m.), Before (7-8:45 a.m.) after and before program at Horace Mann
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required for preschool and older
Special programs & services: music specialist 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, summer camp, Step Up to Quality two-star 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
Kindercare Learning Center
5684 Mayfield Road
Laura Krieger, 440-442-8067
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Montessori School of University Heights
23599 Cedar Road
Hours: 9 a.m.-noon
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: T-5, P-20, S-10
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, K (for children who have been in Montessori pre-school for 2 years)
Registration begins Feb. 1 for 3s
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: children enter at age 3 and remain for three years to meet the developmental needs of the child; catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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
Kindercare Learning Center
926 E. Aurora Road
Angela Beck, 330-468-4545
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Maple Heights
Maple Heights Creative Playrooms
16574 Broadway Ave.
Lisa Woodward, 216-475-6464
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 33
Licensed capacity: I-30, T-31, P-81, S-84
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: transportation to/from school, cheerleading/dance class, hot meals provided, infant food-formula provided, full curriculum for all ages
Kindercare Learning Center
5890 Lee Road South
Julie Swain, 216-587-1388
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Medina
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
Kindercare Learning Center
190 Northland Drive
Lori Monday, 330-722-1681
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
3825 Stonegate Drive
Nicole Yarchak, 330-764-4700
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
3330 Medina Road
Lee Waleri, 330-725-1738
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Mentor
YMCA Childcare at Broadmoor School
8090 Broadmoor Rd.
Lucretia Bohnsack, 440-602-1039
Hours: School year: 2:00pm until 6:00pm; Summer: 7:00am until 6:00pm
Total staff 3
Licensed capacity 17
Lunch not provided: AM/PM snack provided
Programs: A, Summer
Registration is open
Toilet training not required
Special programs: care for special needs children; summer camp and wrap-around care for students enrolled in New Avenues summer day camp
Kindercare Learning Center
6145 Meadowbrook Drive
Tammy Shields, 440-257-2333
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
7061 Wayside Drive
Danielle Slover, 440-352-0545
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
5980 Heisley Road
Lisa Stofan, 440-354-3154
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Young Horizon Preschool
7643 Lakeshore Blvd.
Linda Barich, 440-209-9005
Hours: 10 a.m.-noon
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: P (3s, 4s)
Registration begins Jan. 15
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: daily snacks provided, educational visitors throughout the year, secure environment
North Canton
A Wonder Learning Center
7951 Pittsburg Road NW
Rebecca E. Foster, 330-497-7000
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 32
Licensed capacity: I-20, T-40, P-70
Lunch provided
Programs available: F
Registration is ongoing
Special programs & services: ages 6 weeks.-6 years, two-star rated with degreed teachers
Interfaith Campus Preschool & Child Care Center
5155 Eastlake St. NW
Marcia Sprout, 330-499-0909
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 20
Licensed: I-20, T-20, P-36, S-15
Lunch not provided
Programs: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Kindercare Learning Center
6625 Market Ave. N
Amber Hale, 330-497-3322
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
North Ridgeville
Kindercare Learning Center
7171 Lear Nagle
Sarah Thomas, 440-327-2706
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
North Royalton
Royal Redeemer Lutheran School
11680 Royalton Road
admissions counselor Amy Hammer-Huber, 440-237-7988
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. with extended care
Total staff: 56
Licensed capacity: P-120 at any given time
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K-8, A
Registration begins Jan. 20
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: enrichment program, preparatory kindergarten for young 5s, K-8 day school
Painesville
Natasha Gaines, Home Daycare Provider
956 Brentwood Drive
440-231-1812 or 440-352-3319
Hours: 24 hours
Total staff: 1
Licensed capacity: 6 (I, T, P, S)
Lunch provided
Registrations is ongoing
Special programs & services: field trips, summer camps
Painesville City School Y-Key (Before and after school program)
Located at: Chestnut Elementary Maple Elementary Elm Street Elementary
341 Chestnut, 560 Jackson St., 585 Elm Street
Nancy Hudecek, 440-354-5656
Hours: 6:30 and until school starts and 3:00 until 6:00pm
Total staff: 8
Licensed capacity per school: 36
Lunch not provided: AM/PM snack provided
Programs A
Registration is open
Toilet training required
Special programs: trips to the YMCA for swim lessons and open swim: field trips provided to skating, the Outdoor Family Center and others
Parma Heights
Parma Montessori School & Child Care
12965 Corporate Drive
Gina Kraus, 216-898-9500
Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 40
Licensed capacity: I-36, T-69, P-246, S-78
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registrations is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Music Makers, swimming, Stretch-n-Grow, Montessori program
Sonshine Preschool
8971 W. Ridgewood Drive
Faith Karhan, 440-886-7485
Hours: classes 9:30 a.m.-noon, office 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Total staff: 16
Licensed capacity: P-97, S-20
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 1
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Christian, kindergarten readiness, structured
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 ongoing
Toilet training required for 3s and on
Special programs & services: Montessori 20 months-K, kindergarten enrichment program, before and after care
Perry
YMCA Perry Childcare Center and Y-Key Program
4325 Manchester Rd.
Angie Reed 440-259-4596
Hours: 6:30am--6:00pm
Total Staff: 11
Licensed capacity: I-5, T-14, P-45, S-54
Lunch provided by parents: milk for lunch AM/PM snack provided
Programs available, P, F, A
Registration is open
Toilet training not required
Special programs and services: Special art classroom, parent programs and activities
Richfield
The Hobbitts Preschool
4340 W. Streetsboro Road
Carla Hoefs, 330-659-4288
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. M, W, F; 9 a.m.-2:15 T, Th
Total staff: 8
Licensed capacity: P-40, S-15
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Feb. 15
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: Spanish, Kindermusik, parent/toddler classes
Kindercare Learning Center
4195 Kinross Lake Pkwy.
Brandi Bowers, 330-659-2250
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Shaker Heights
Carol Nursery School
19824 Sussex Road
Sara Miller, 216-991-3449
Hours: 9:15-11:45 a.m. M-F or 1:15-3:45 p.m. M-Th
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 2½s, young 5s/pre-k plus for older 4s-summer 5s, one day/week extended day lunch for pre-k only
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 Weaver, 216-320-8489
Hours: 7:30 a.m-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 14
Licensed capacity: T-31, P-64, S-5
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P, F
Registration begins in January, but is ongoing
Toilet training required in preschool classes not in toddler classes
Special programs & services: music specialists, Spanish specialist, 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-k 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
Solon Creative Playrooms
32800 Solon Road
Kathleen Milliken, 440-248-3100
Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 32
Licensed capacity: I-30, T-64, P-172, S-108
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: pool, Montessori, warm meals, Little Music Makers, All About Dance, Stretch-n-Grow
Kindercare Learning Center
6140 Kruse Drive
Debby Casper, 440-248-5437
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
South Russell
Ann’s Child Center
5188 Chillicothe Road
Ann Mezak, 440-338-4499
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 14
Licensed capacity: I-12, T-21, P-55, S-36
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is open enrollment
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: day care with preschool included, computer, dance, soccer and foreign language instruction
Stow
Stow Child Care Center
4117 Bridgewater Pkwy.
Kimberly Milford, 330-928-1444
Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 24
Licensed capacity: I-23, T-59, P-92, S-72
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Stretch-n-Grow, Little Music Makers, swimming instruction
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
Kindercare Learning Center
16555 Southpark Access Drive
Adam Matisz, 440-572-1089
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Strongsville Montessori School
16000 Foltz Pkwy.
Dawn Holbrook, 440-572-9365
Hours: 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Total staff: 24
Licensed capacity: I-30, T-44, P-128, S-150
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: all-day kindergarten, Montessori classes, Spanish and sign language program, swimming in summer season
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
Kindercare Learning Center
2572 Glenwood Drive
Jill Gay, 330-405-5556
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Uniontown
Adventure Place
1516 Edison St. NW
Denise M. Meyer, Ph.D., 330-877-0418
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total Staff: 11
Licensed capacity: I, T, P-36, S-125
Programs available: P, F, K, A
Registration is ongoing
Lunch is provided
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: kindergarten enrichment program, Step Up to Quality center
University Heights
Gearity Preschool
2323 Wrenford Road
Dept. of Early Childhood Office, 216-371-7356
Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 23
Licensed capacity: P-167, S-42
Lunch: food service available
Programs available: P, F, A
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: NAEYC-accredited preschool programs
Wadsworth
Kindercare Learning Center
135 Smokerise Drive
Mindy Wagner, 330-336-6619
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Walton Hills
Walton Hills Co-op Preschool
7579 Walton Road
Nancy Biedenbach, 440-735-5001, ext. 4561
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., noon-2:30 p.m. W-F
Total staff: 3
Licensed capacity: P-28
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins on Feb. 18
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: creative, supervised play, parent participation and hands-on activities
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
Kindercare Learning Center
30850 Viking Pkwy.
Becki Fekete, 440-808-9949
Licensed: I, T, P, S
Registration is ongoing
Lunch provided
Programs: P, F, K, A
Toilet training not required
Parkside Preschool & Child Care Center
23600 Hilliard Blvd.
Susan Lord, 440-333-6643
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Licensed capacity: I-24, T-30, P-64, S-36
Lunch provided
Programs available: P, F
Registration is ongoing
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: Child Care Food Program (USDA), Kindergarten Readiness (pre-k), Christian-based curriculum begins with 18 months to pre-k
Westlake Montessori School and Child Care
26830 Detroit Road
Alanna Mallery, 440-835-5858
Hours: 6a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Total staff: 32
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: Stretch-n-Grow, Music Makers, All About Dance, indoor pool, Spanish, breakfast, hot lunches, snacks
Wickliffe
Wickliffe Playschool
29955 Ridge Road
Liz Fay, 440-585-7179
Hours: 9-11:30 a.m., noon-2:30 p.m.
Total staff: 4
Licensed capacity: T-8 (2½-plus), P-32, S-5
Lunch not provided
Programs available: P
Registration begins Jan. 1, call for info
Toilet training required, we accept some 2½s in our 3s program, will work with them
Special programs & services: public open house 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8, licensed for some 2½s in 3s program
Willoughby
Andrews Osborne Academy
38588 Mentor Ave.
Rachelle Sundberg, 440-942-3600
Hours: 7a.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
Clapp Children’s Center
36857 Ridge Road
Jeannie Zuydhoek, 440-954-8360
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 8
Licensed capacity: I-5, T-7, P-25, S-5
Lunch provided
Programs available: F
Registration: call for list information
Toilet training required
Special programs & services: degreed staff with low child/staff ratio, exciting and developmentally challenging curriculum, including computer education and intergenerational program, dietician-prepared meals at no added cost
Little Scholars Early Learning Center
37912 Third St.
Sharon Henning, 440-951-3596
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Total staff: 15
Licensed capacity: T-14, P-42, S-27
Lunch provided
Programs available: F, A
Registration is in fall and summer
Toilet training not required
Special programs & services: ELI, Child Care Assistance, Preschool included in all full-day programs