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.
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.
At Cleveland Child Care, we are committed to nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually—ensuring a strong foundation for future learning and life’s many adventures. We provide a safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment where children thrive, and families feel confident knowing their little ones receive the highest quality early education.
Our team of dedicated, professional caregivers fosters an enriching atmosphere in every classroom. We offer nutritious, high-quality meals and create meaningful opportunities for families, staff, and the community to engage and grow together.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of each child, sparking curiosity, encouraging growth, and igniting a lifelong love for learning. Our educators focus on understanding individual learning styles, ensuring personalized care that supports every child’s success.
Through interactive experiences, children develop essential motor skills, emotional intelligence, and cognitive abilities. Our well-rounded approach includes science, reading, language, music, and art—equipping children with the tools they need for a bright future.
From the moment a child joins our program, we foster a strong partnership between parents and teachers. Through developmental screenings, individualized learning plans, and biannual parent-teacher conferences, we work together to set goals, track progress, and celebrate milestones.
At Cleveland Child Care, we are more than a child care center—we are a supportive community and a family.
Cleveland Child Care began in 1973 in a small church on Pearl Road in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, we expanded to 10 locations, with the Gilbert Building becoming a central hub when we opened our doors there in 1993. Today, the Gilbert Building remains the heart of our organization—standing as our last remaining site, yet carrying the hope and ambition to grow once more, bringing our trusted care and educational programs to even more families in the future.
For over 50 years, Cleveland Child Care has proudly served children and families across Northeast Ohio. Since our founding in 1973, our mission has been to nurture and empower children to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to providing high-quality care and early learning opportunities—whether for working parents seeking reliable child care, families looking to engage their children with peers, or those in search of an enriching preschool experience.
Cleveland Child Care operates from the historic Gilbert Building, a landmark in the Stockyards neighborhood. Originally built in the mid-1890s as an elementary school, the building served generations of students before closing in 1979. In the mid-1980s, a private partnership acquired the property with a vision to transform it into a vibrant community center. Extensive renovations modernized the facility, ensuring it met EPA standards, including the removal of lead and asbestos before occupancy in 1991.
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.
A well-structured child care center benefits greatly from a dedicated Board of Directors responsible for strategic guidance and oversight. A diverse board—comprising individuals with varied backgrounds, skills, and interests—enhances the program by fostering fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and thoughtful decision-making, ultimately strengthening the center’s impact and sustainability.
At Cleveland Child Care, we believe in providing exceptional early learning experiences that go beyond the basics. That’s why we proudly participate in Step Up to Quality (SUTQ)—Ohio’s three-tier quality rating and improvement system for early learning programs.
SUTQ goes beyond the minimum licensing requirements to assess and enhance key areas of early education, including:
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Cleveland Child Care has had the honor of serving children and families in Northeast Ohio for over 50 years. Since 1973, our mission is to help children be all they were created to be.
We are proud to be part of the USDA CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program).
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