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Five Star Rated Early Education

Where your children will learn, laugh, grow and have fun!
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Welcome to Children First of Cleveland!

 
Proudly serving Cleveland's families since 1990, Children First of Cleveland provides quality early education and care for children age 6 weeks to 11 years. Each child receives a secure, nurturing, and constructive environment to help them develop emotionally, cognitively, socially, and physically. Our welcoming and distinctive environment prepares your child for success in today's and tomorrow's world.


What can you expect for your child at Children First of Cleveland?
As a 5-star program, you can expect the highest quality care and learning opportunities for your child connected with the joys of childhood - exploration, friends, and fun. Children First of Cleveland seeks to help your child grow and reach his/her fullest potential. Our highly qualified staff are hired for their expertise in their specific area and receive ongoing training and coaching. 
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Excellence for over 30 years

We encourage kids to be themselves while teaching important cognitive, academic, emotional and socialization skills that support your child's development.
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Our Programs
 

6 weeks to 5 months

Happy Tunes

(6 weeks to 12 months old)

From 0 to 12 months, is your baby's first year and it is exciting! Their brain is developing at record speed as they absorb information and discover the interesting new world around them. Our environment is rich in stimulation and affection to promote your child's cognitive and physical development. 
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Teddy Bears

(12 months to 18 months old)

 Your child is not a little baby anymore but is still a baby in other areas.  They are learning new things about themselves, moving from a bottle to a cup, sleeping on a cot instead of in a crib and learning to use utensils instead of their hands. It’s all a bit 
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Little Ducklings

(18 months to 2 1/2 years old)

Your 18-to-30-month-old is learning, growing, and becoming more independent. For this age group, we provide an atmosphere that fosters continued physical and social/emotional development as well as promoting a healthy and positive approach to learning in general. 
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Kats Korner

(24 months to 3 years old)

Your toddler craves challenge and empowerment in her or his play during this time to increasing independence. The teaching staff plans a wide range of activities to pique your child's interest in a fast-paced delivery to keep their brains and bodies active.
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Dino Land

( 3 to 5 years old)

The Dino Land classroom refines your child's independence skills and empowers them to be active participants in his or her own learning process. Skills are identified, taught, and assessed in the following Domains: Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, and the Arts. 
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Leading Lions

(5 years to 12 years old
Summer Camp)


Start your summer adventure here! When your child is enrolled in this camp-like atmosphere days will be filled with enjoyment, exhilaration, and discovery. A variety of learning activities are offered daily to keep formal school education at the forefront of the program. But it is summer vacation, so let us explore the amazing city of Cleveland and take advantage of all that it has to offer us. 
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Come see what we're all about. Contact us to schedule a guided tour of our facility.
 
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Why Choose Us

For over 30 years we have created an environment of individualized and collective exploration, hands-on learning, and team-spirited play to help children advance through early childhood milestones with success. Learning Plans are focused on stimulating and encouraging each child’s own unique rate of growth and addressing a child’s individual needs, abilities and interests. Each classroom environment is specifically designed to meet the individual needs of every child. We seek to foster self-sufficiency and independence as well as prepare your child for academic success in later education
 
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Safe Environment

Your child’s safety and well-being here is our top priority. This includes frequent cleaning and sanitizing in order to follow COVID-19 precautions.
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Stimulating & Fun

It is our goal to make learning fun for all the children. We make sure our daily schedule is full of different activities that the children can look forward to.
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Qualified Teachers

We are very selective with who we hire to be part of our team. All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and also receive ongoing professional development.
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★★★★★

“Coming to Children First of Cleveland was a major adjustment for me and my family seeing we were moving from another city. That being said, my child’s teachers and the whole Children First family made us feel so
welcomed. I truly appreciate the time you spend helping my child reach his goals and milestones. I am looking forward to seeing him continue to grow with you. Thank you so much ”

- ShaVonna C.
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★★★★★

"Children First of Cleveland is a great care center. My son has been there since he was 6 weeks old and loves going to school. He has learned so much in his 3 years and has made great strides. The staff ensures they know each and every child’s needs and keeps the parents involved.”

- Tangela L.
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★★★★★

"My 3 children all attended Children First of Cleveland from age 12 weeks until they started kindergarten. The location is fantastic, the staff is incredible and the programming is top-notch. My ‘children’ are well into their teens now and their 5 years at the Center were instrumental in preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. They still go back to visit with some of the staff that has been there
for years!”

- Monica G.
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