1. How long has Cleveland Child Care been in existence?

Cleveland Child Care has been serving children with quality early
learning and daycare services for over 50 years.

2. What percentage of Cleveland Child Care families qualify for the
Cuyahoga County Voucher program?

98%. We serve families that unfortunately are struggling with the
pressures of systemic poverty. It is a strong desire to see the
children and families we serve breakout of poverty into abundance. We
are committed to providing quality early learning activities and
healthy food for all of our children. With our desire to partner with
other non-profits who are serving at risk children, hopefully more
children will receive the resources they need to live the best life
possible.

3. How old is the facility that Cleveland Child Care operates in?

The building was initially built in 1898 and was
formally a Cleveland elementary school. The campus is now called
The Gilbert Building and is the home of Cleveland Child Care and
other non-profits.

4. Is CCC part of the Step Up to Quality program?

Yes! CCC is a 5 star, Step Up to Quality program.  Step Up to Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs.  A 5 Star Step Up to Quality rating means the program has demonstrated the highest level of quality.

5. What kind of food do the children eat for breakfast, lunch and snacks?

Cleveland Child Care is delighted to have a health coach on our team
who manages the kitchen. The children get access to healthy and
organic foods. CCC has an onsite Farm to Childcare/community
garden program. Every year the children help
plant, take care of, harvest and eat vegetables from the garden.

Cleveland Child Care is committed the the following list of guidelines for serving healthy meals:
-will serve only antibiotic, hormone and preservative free meats.
-will serve a different non-fried vegetable everyday in a five day period that are predominately organic and pesticide free.
-will serve a different fruit everyday in a five day period that is predominantly organic and pesticide free.
-will serve a whole grain food everyday.
-will serve 100% pure organic fruit juice no more than once a day and will limit the portion to 4-6oz.
-will not serve beverages with added sugars or sweeteners.
-will not serve fried foods.
-will serve 1% or skim milk for children two years and older.
-will serve snacks that are free of trans fat and corn syrups.
-will serve water first for thirst. (i.e. clean drinking water available in the classrooms for drinking)
-if food is brought from home, it must meet the nutritional standards listed above.

6. Why such an emphasis on literacy at such an early age?

Did you know that the state of Ohio looks at 3rd grade literacy rates
to determine the size of its prison system? That is one of the reasons
Cleveland Child Care puts a strong emphasis on quality reading
initiatives. Building a strong educational foundation is incredibly
important and we want our children to be able to graduate high school
and pursue their dreams.

7. Are there any summer programs at CCC?

Glad you asked! We offer a school age summer camp program for children who have completed kindergarten through 12 years old.  Children will engage in fun arts and crafts activities, build
enduring friendships, help take care of the garden, engage in science projects as well as go on field trips.