The Early Learning Center is conveniently located between University Circle and downtown, in the administrative building of YWCA Greater Cleveland.

4019 Prospect Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44103

The Early Learning Center is open:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

The ELC is currently enrolling children 3 to 5 years of age. The ELC is closed eight days throughout the year for holidays and staff development.

Preschool

The Early Learning Center has a whole-child approach to teaching preschoolers, accounting for their mind, body, and soul. We celebrate the diversity of children and encourage them to learn about and respect their differences.

Preparing children for kindergarten comes naturally in our classrooms. YWCA preschool teachers help children internalize routines and rules to help them get along with others. Teachers also help children understand that there are many different ways to learn and be successful. We support each child’s individual strengths, which helps to foster their self-esteem.

Pre-K

Pre-K prepares children to enter kindergarten by teaching self-help skills, developing their attention spans, and fostering learning independence. Children develop a love of learning while they become accustomed to working independently, participating in group activities, and completing interest-based projects. Teachers help children understand the daily routines of a structured classroom while still focusing on child-centered, creative learning.

To prepare children for kindergarten and empower families to achieve and maintain the highest level of self-sufficiency.

Studies show that upon entering kindergarten, children who participate in early childhood education programs demonstrate greater language, literacy, and math development than children who go directly from home care to kindergarten.

YWCA’s Early Learning Center provides:

-Lower teacher-to-child ratios

-Higher teacher education levels

-A focus on professional development

-Early childhood mental health consultation

-Effective administration practices

-Strong implementation of an evidence-based curriculum

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