HOW TO ENROLL

High-quality preschools are located throughout the City of Cleveland, and finding one that is right for your child can be easy. PRE4CLE partners with high-quality preschool providers in Cleveland schools, Head Start programs, child care centers, and child care homes. We also offer these tools to help you get started:

USE OUR SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR

Explore programs you may be eligible for and find the right provider using our scholarship calculator.

CHOOSE A PRESCHOOL

Use this resource to guide you in choosing the right preschool as you visit schools and talk to staff.

DOWNLOAD OUR TOOLKIT

Download our toolkit to help you enroll your child.

TALK TO A SPECIALIST AT STARTING POINT

Call Starting Point at 216.575.0061 for one-on-one support and a customized preschool search. Starting Point is Northeast Ohio’s child care, early education, and out-of-school time resource and referral agency.

WELCOME BACK!

High-quality preschools are open and ready to welcome your 3- or 4-year-old this school year! High-quality preschool will help prepare your child for kindergarten with activities and a curriculum that supports their academic, social, and emotional needs, all delivered by professional, highly trained teachers and staff.

As you are searching for early care and education, you should notice special precautions in place to protect staff, children, and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state has created health and safety guidelines for child care and early education providers, which you can view at the link below.

VIEW GUIDELINES

Join us for Drive-Thru Preschool Palooza!

Find the right high-quality preschool for your 3- or 4-year-old from the comfort and safety of your car. Plus giveaways and prizes, entertainment, and MORE!

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28th

11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

Max Hayes High School

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

East Professional Center

FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL

Good attendance leads to better outcomes in school. Be sure to enroll your child before the school year begins so they get the most out of their preschool experience. The high-quality preschool you choose will provide you with complete information about starting school.

SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS

Some preschools run on a school year schedule, and their first days are between

AUGUST 14—SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

Many preschools run year-round, but their new school years start between

AUGUST 15—SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

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Complete this form and a Preschool Enrollment Specialist will contact you with more information to help you choose a preschool.

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    PRE4CLE IN THE COMMUNITY

    If you’d like to talk to PRE4CLE’s helpful recruitment team in person, we’ll be at events throughout the city this summer. This calendar will be updated regularly, so check back to find an event near you.

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      Get More Information

      Complete this form and our Recruitment Team will contact you with
      more information to help you choose a preschool.

      Can we text?

        Get More Information

        Complete this form and our Recruitment Team will contact you with
        more information to help you choose a preschool.

        Can we text?