Catholic Charities Early Learning Programs provide quality, loving care for children six months to five years old to prepare them for kindergarten. We recognize the importance of balance for mental, physical and emotional growth. All children are encouraged to learn and explore at their own pace in areas that interest them. Families of children with special needs are encouraged to enroll in our programs.
Many of our centers are affiliated with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’, Step Up to Quality Rating System, which is a clear indication of the quality we provide to our children and families.
Catholic Charities Early Learning Programs offer various child care options which include eleven Head Start locations and three Early Learning Centers in Greater Cleveland.
Karnese McKenzie, Director
7911 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
216 939-3764
Head Start
Purpose: To prepare children for kindergarten.
Population Served: Children ages 3 – 5 years.
Criteria: Income eligible in accordance with Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Fees:Not applicable
Major Funders: Department of Health and Human Services
Catholic Charities Community Services Head Start Locations
Early Learning Centers
Arbor Park Early Learning Center
3750 Fleming Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216.431.4818
Early Learning Centers website
Purpose: To provide early childhood education.
Population Served: Children 6 months to 5 years of age in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood.
Criteria:Cuyahoga County voucher or private pay.
Fees:Co-pay if applicable. Infants: $200/week; Toddlers: $180/week; Preschooler: $160/week.
Major Funders: Cuyahoga County voucher, United Way Services of Cuyahoga County
Early Learning Center at the Quadrangle
2302 Community College
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
216.589.9750
Early Learning Centers website
Purpose: To provide early childhood education.
Population Served: Children 6 months to 5 years of age in Downtown Cleveland.
Criteria:Cuyahoga County voucher or private pay.
Fees:Co-pay if applicable. Infants: $200/week; Toddlers: $180/week; Preschooler: $160/week.
Major Funders: Cuyahoga County voucher, United Way Services of Cuyahoga County
Fatima Early Learning Center
6600 Lexington Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
216.391.5375
Early Learning Centers website
Purpose: To provide early childhood education.
Population Served: Children 6 months to 5 years of age in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood.
Criteria:Cuyahoga County voucher or private pay.
Fees:Co-pay if applicable. Infants: $200/week; Toddlers: $180/week; Preschooler: $160/week.
Major Funders: Cuyahoga County voucher, United Way Services of Cuyahoga County