By type
Preschools & Early Learning in Cleveland & Northeast Ohio
Early-childhood programs whose top grade is pre-K or kindergarten, from franchise centers to parish preschools.
Funding note: Vouchers start at kindergarten. For three- and four-year-olds, look to Cuyahoga's Universal Pre-K, the statewide Ohio Preschool Program or a child care subsidy.
10
Schools on this list2
Chartered nonpublic in OEDS, so a voucher can apply0
Named on DEW's 2026-27 non-chartered (NCNP) list6
Offer pre-K0
Go through grade 12$6,166
2026-27 voucher maximum for K-8 (all three programs)| Status shown | Cleveland Scholarship / EdChoice | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered (listed in OEDS) | Can enroll voucher students | Ask whether the school is taking them for your child's grade this year |
| Non-chartered (on DEW's NCNP list) | Not available | Ask about the school's own aid and any SGO it works with |
| On neither state list | Not available as listed | Usually a preschool, an Amish parochial school or a very new program |
By area
All 10 preschools & early learning
| School | Type | Area | Grades | Ohio status | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Montessori School 3175 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights 44118 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights & Beachwood | PK-K | Not on state lists | 27 |
| Kindercare 3330 Medina Rd, Medina 44256 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Medina, Brunswick, Wadsworth & Medina County | K | Not on state lists | 3 |
| Primrose School of Avon 1115 Nagel Rd, Avon 44011 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Avon, Avon Lake, North Ridgeville & eastern Lorain County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 13 |
| Primrose School of Westlake 25400 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake 44145 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake & the West Shore | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| The Goddard School 7645 Fredle Dr, Concord Township 44077 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville & Lake County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 37 |
| The Goddard School - Medina 5138 Normandy Park Dr, Medina 44256 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Medina, Brunswick, Wadsworth & Medina County | K | Not on state lists | 7 |
| The Nest 4949 W Snowville Rd, Brecksville 44141 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Strongsville, Brecksville, Berea & North Royalton | PK-K | Not on state lists | 4 |
| The Nest Elementary School 27386 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake 44145 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake & the West Shore | PK-K | Not on state lists | 12 |
| The Nurtury 250 N Spring Grove St, Medina 44256 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Medina, Brunswick, Wadsworth & Medina County | K | ✓ Chartered | 16 |
| Willoughby Montessori Day School 5543 Som Center Rd, Willoughby 44094 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville & Lake County | K | ✓ Chartered | 9 |
Find out which programs your child can use
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