HANNA PERKINS SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM | HANNA PERKINS CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Offers a state-accredited kindergarten program for children who are having difficulties or trouble growing up emotionally. Emphasizes personality consolidation and preparation for joining regular first grade classes. Provides one teacher per five pupils. Limited to 18 children.

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Physical Address

19910 Malvern Rd., Shaker Hts., OH 44122

Hours

M-F: 9:00am-1:30pm, September through mid-July.

Fax

(216) 991-5472

Application process

Parent must make appointment for intake interview. Phone M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm for information or to schedule an appointment. Waiting list possible.

Fee

Sliding scale. No one turned away due to financial limitations. School vouchers accepted. Health insurance, including Medicaid, may be accepted to pay for the therapy sessions that are part of the program, but not for tuition. Medicaid payments processed through Connections.

Eligibility

Children age 5 years through 6 years. A parent must be willing to work closely with the child's teacher and family helper.

Agency info

HANNA PERKINS CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Provides psychotherapeutic treatment for children whose troubles interfere with their development, or who are functioning on a level younger than their age. Promotes knowledge of child development through research publications and extension programs for professionals working with children and families. Includes the Hanna Perkins School and Therapy Clinic.