50+ years of Cleveland Child Care

Since 1973, Cleveland Child Care has had the honor of serving children and families in Northeast Ohio. Our mission has always been the same: help children be all they were created to be. That’s why we proudly participate in Step Up to Quality—Ohio’s three-tier quality rating and improvement system for early learning programs.

Step Up to Quality goes beyond the minimum licensing requirements to assess and enhance key areas of early education, including:

  • Learning & Development: High-quality curriculum, assessments, and child screenings;
  • Administration & Leadership: Supportive staff-child interactions, continuous program improvement;
  • Staff Quality & Professional Development: Ongoing education and training for childcare professionals;
  • Family & Community Partnerships: Strong family engagement and access to community resources.

Bringing Hope To The Community

Who We Serve

Serving children from six weeks to 12 years old, Cleveland Child Care helps develop children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually so that they are better-equipped for future education and life adjustments.

For children 6 weeks to 3 years old, we have an engaging program designed to develop them socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

For children 3 to 5 years old, our program is thoughtfully designed to help children develop the skills they need for a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Cleveland Child Care serves children who are enrolled in Kindergarten (or eligible to enroll in Kindergarten) through 12 years of age.

Step Up to Quality With Our Programs

We have quality, innovative, and exciting programs that you won’t find in other education centers.

Farm-to-Table Program

Our farm-to-table program is a great success in the summer. The children help plant and harvest, then get to see the delicious food on their plate the next day!

Music Program

Introducing children to musical instruments, songwriting, recording, and video production, we integrate physical activities, interactive movements, dancing, and exercise to create a dynamic and enriching experience.

Summer Camp Adventures

Our summer camp is always an adventure. For children ages 5-12 years old, this program offers field trips every other week, intentional onsite activity planning, and the children help with the onsite children's garden.

Our Team

We continue to be committed to putting the needs of the children and families we serve first by making sure our team members are caring, compassionate and experienced professionals. We want the families we serve to know that we treat their children like they were our own. Here is a little more information on our leadership team.

Ragelle Gigante

Executive Director
Since 2011, Ragelle has been Cleveland Child Care's Executive Director and handles the day to day operations of our center. Ragelle believes that Cleveland Child Care and Early Learning Center truly provides HOPE for children and their families.

Chelsea Santiago

Director
Since 2015, Chelsea has put her passion for early childhood development to help Cleveland Child Care grow. Now the Director, her story is a testament to the power of dedication, hard work, and a genuine love for what she does.

He’Quia Naylor

Supervisor
He'Quia is a passionate educator from Canton, Ohio. Her love for working with children started when she was just a child herself. A graduate of Hiram College's Early Childhood Education program, He'Quia has been with Cleveland Child Care since 2021.

Ivana Gremi

Supervisor
Ivana is a dedicated early learning educator with a Master's degree in Social Sciences, specializing in Civic and Democratic Education, from Albania. She joined Cleveland Child Care in 2020, helping develop and implement the center's curriculum before advancing to the role of supervisor in 2023.

Parent Testimonials

"Amazing staff. They’re always so supportive and attentive to my son and always provide me with lots of pictures throughout his day while I’m at work!

Caleb D

"My son has loved it from day one ❤️ which is most important to me. The teachers obviously love him and I can tell he loves them all back very much. Happy mama & baby here.

Shardell Y

"Cleveland Child Care is a great child care center, my niece has been going there for 3 years and she’s loves it. The teachers are amazing and they follow a meaningful curriculum.

Nicole P

FAQs

We know choosing child care is a big decision — and you probably have many questions.

To help you feel confident and informed, we’ve gathered some of the most common questions other parents and caregivers have asked us. You might find the answers you’re looking for right here!

If you still have questions, we’re always happy to help — just reach out!

Yes! CCC is a gold rated, Step Up to Quality program. Step Up to Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs.
Building a strong educational foundation is incredibly important and we want our children to be able to graduate high school and pursue their dreams.