Due to our work, we came to the U.S. for the first time, and our son spent six months here. During…read morethis time, he went from knowing almost no English to now understanding and speaking it quite well. Beyond what he has learned, the warm environment and the fact that everyone here is happy and smiling had a positive impact on him. He also loves his friends very much. We are truly happy that our paths crossed with this place.Especially for families coming temporarily from abroad, this is a place where they can entrust their children with complete peace of mind.

I cannot say enough good things about this center. The teachers are so involved in their kids…read morelives, helping them to adjust to being in daycare, new siblings, new home situations etc. Shoutout to Mama Nika, Ms. Heather and Ms. Nyrie. They are my favorites and my kids too! They have a great curriculum, fun snacks ( my kiddo loved their green beans ‍) and a lot of love. And the icing on top of the cake was the hours. 6:30-7:30 PM and all snacks taken care of !!! Does it get any better ???

Caring staff, involved families, children love going to school. The whole family is valued. Highly…read morerecommend

I attended Hanna Perkins over twenty five years ago and was able to visit their new location in…read moreShaker Heights. The new school is beautiful with large classrooms for the students to spread out and with amazing, understanding and patient teachers! The school is well worth the tuition and the skills and teaching methods I still use to this day. I plan on sending my own kids to Hanna Perkins!

From the owner: Early childhood experiences shape a person's entire life. To foster the emotional well-being of…read morechildren and their families and to help them master life's challenges, the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development promotes positive early learning experiences through educational and therapeutic services for children and parents; training and support for professionals; and community-wide collaborations.

What an amazing learning environment! Our daughter has been a student at Cleveland Montessori for…read morethe past four years. She started in the primary program, completed that three-year learning cycle, and is now in the elementary program as a 1st grader. Cleveland Montessori stays true to the Montessori method outlined by Dr. Montessori, and in these turbulent times, especially in the public education and curriculum space, it is comforting to know that my daughter is learning from the time-tested materials. The other thing that is important to me about raising children in our culture is that the school is screen-free. The children have a warm, analog space to love to learn for a lifetime. Lastly, it has to be noted that the school is housed in a century-old building with character, nestled in historic Little Italy blocks away from University Circle, and they walk (in all weather) to a fabulous playground in the neighborhood! All in all, a very, very good choice for building an amazing foundation for life.

From the owner: "I love having my child show me the work he does at school. It is encouraging to see how much he…read morehas grown over the year in school." - Mother of a Kindergarten Student "The Montessori environment has helped my daughter become independent and grow spiritually. She has become a young lady, confident and mature." - Richard M.

No Cameras, No Accountability…read more My child was enrolled in the Newborn room at Heights One World from April 2021-January 2022. During that span of time, we picked him up to discover two serious injuries that were not disclosed to us by an incident report or phone call. The first incident was a dislocated left elbow which took place in June when he was only 7 months old. There was no explanation as to how or when it happened, but it was clear that our child was distraught and completely not using one arm until we got it x-rayed and a doctor popped his elbow back into place. This type of injury is not uncommon, but it is caused by being picked up inappropriately by the arms instead of the armpits. We were told by the teachers and administrators that our child would be safe there and that additional care would be provided to ensure that nothing like that would happen again. Looking back, we deeply regret not withdrawing him at that point because the second incident was significantly worse. In January, when our son was 14 months old, we arrived at the daycare and could hear him crying in a very painful, unusual way. We had never seen him like this before. When we asked about what happened, we were told that the crying started after one floating teacher/aide was left alone with him to change his diaper. This person was also present/in the room when the first incident happened. After taking him to the doctor and getting him x-rayed, we discovered that his right arm was fractured. We were not only concerned for our child's safety, but the safety of other children. We contacted the police to file a report and then contacted the daycare administrators to provide a written record of the information that we knew thus far. We had so many unanswered questions and requested a meeting. Their response, prior to learning about law enforcement being contacted, was essentially that if there is no incident report then there was no incident however, they would meet with us. They claimed to have interviewed with the teachers in the Newborn room and the information had changed from what was said to us the day we picked him up and what was said to us via text messages, to now a new story that protected the daycare staff from being implicated. Instead of showing concern for our child's wellbeing, they were incredibly defensive. Then, after the investigation began, the administrators contacted us again to say that they would no longer be interested in a meeting or resolution with us. That kind of behavior would be shocking and disturbing to any parent. It reinforced the need for us to trust our gut as we did to get the authorities involved. Our son was put in a cast for two weeks (as shown in the photo) and upon getting it removed, struggled to begin crawling again. He continues to have a trauma response anytime he is up on a traditional changing table because that is most likely how/where he fell and broke his arm. I truly appreciate how quickly the local police department, state licensing agency, and CPS responded to this case. We knew that without cameras in the facility or employees that are willing to tell the truth, it would be hard to get answers. The person directly responsible for causing harm to our child has not come forward, but the case is still open. If you have any information that could be relevant to this case, please reach out to us. I continue to look back on the experience and just wish it didn't have to come to this. If they had cameras installed after the first incident, this could have been avoided. Still to this day, they do not have cameras which says a lot about how seriously they're taking these claims and striving to do better. Be better! For the safety of our kids. While I feel sadness and empathy for how truthful this review is, it is not done with ill will or malice. Parents that are looking for a safe place for their children are looking for honesty in order to have an informed opinion. I hope that this can serve as an understanding of our experience at this daycare.

According Department of Education and Department of Job and Family Services most recent Inspection,…read moreDated 1/31/2022, One World was found to be Noncompliant in come manner with the following codes: 1. The program is required to follow the cleaning schedule for equipment: During the inspection, it was determined that the children's individual blankets and belongings were stored in an unsanitary manner 2. The program is required to post and implement the JFS 01242 "Medical, Dental, and General Emergency Plan" when necessary. 3. The program is required to post the fire and weather plans. 4.The program is required to provide a safe and sufficient barrier to separate the play and sleeping space. 5. The program staff is required to have educational verification on file at the program - "It was determined that verification of a high school education was not on file for Child Care Staff Member(s) listed on the Employee Record Chart, as required" 6. The program is required to ensure child care staff members, including substitutes used more than ninety days annually, obtain at least 6 hours of professional development each state fiscal year. 7. The program staff medicals are required to be completed within the previous 12 months from the employee's first day of employment. 8. The program staff medicals are required to be completed and on file at the program 9. The program is required to have a completed medical on file at the program for each child enrolled. 10. The program is required to use the updated JFS 01234 "Child Enrollment and Health Information For Child Care" . 11. The program's policies and procedures are required to include all topics outlined in rule.

They have treated me and my family unfairly. We have legal custody agreement they refuse to look at…read moreit and they have taken the side of the other parent without talking to me in a professional and just manner. Just looking to be treated equal and fair.

This is a Special Little Preschool that offers nurturing, active, hands on learning. The teachers…read morebuild a special relationship with each child and family.

Horizon is the best Montessori School in Cleveland! I loved attending so much back in the 1980's…read morethat I sent my daughters through the school, too. They do an amazing job connecting with children and encouraging their growth. Truly a special place.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Preschools & Kindergarten…read more- Private Schools (K-12) - Educational Services - Schools

I'm an African American alumni of this great school and now 25 years later my girls attend the…read moreschool and it has been nothing but the most supportive, diverse, and educational school a parent could want. The director was my guide when I attended and still holds the same core values and care as I remember. It caters personally to each child as a whole and thoroughly gives children guidance to become independent and the best they can be. Montessori of University Heights is the true hidden gem in northeast Ohio. The community of parents and children are more supportive and encouraging unlike any other school you will find.

Preschool shapes a child's future learning. As a mom, I wanted the best. The teachers, values,…read moreenvironment, positive parent groups, and Montessori program set my kids on a path for fulfillment. My sons attended MSUH from ages 3-6. My boys are now joyful learners, voracious readers, math lovers, and spiritually in-touch kids, at ages 8 & 10. Beyond academics, Maria and the teachers helped me. They provided me with calmness, wisdom, and guidance in the preschool years. During the recent 50 year anniversary of the school, my children respectfully greeted Maria and each teacher with eye contact & a handshake. This polite greeting was imprinted on their young minds. The beauty of my kids early education is now part of who they are as people. I recommend this school to all parents, especially parents with flexible schedules.

We just moved here and the school system for pre k is amazing . They actually prepare them for…read morekindergarten.