Preschool

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Early Childhood Program is a public preschool program licensed by the Ohio Department of Education. Each of our three sites has been chosen to partner with Invest In Children’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program to deliver high-quality learning experiences to the children and the families we serve.

We believe in supporting the growth of the whole child through attention to the development of social and emotional skills, physical development and intellectual growth. We strive not only to provide a solid education foundation for each child, but also instill a love of learning and the confidence necessary to explore our ever-changing world. 

Program Highlights

• Cuyahoga County Universal Pre-Kindergarten designated sites
• Licensed and highly trained staff serve the needs of all children
• Small class sizes
• Gold Star rating from the Ohio Department of Education
• Play and inquiry based teaching practices
• Curriculum inspired field trips
• Visits from CH-UH Librarians
• Partnership with John Carroll University

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Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Registration and Screening Information

Thank you for your interest in registering for our Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program. Please review the information below before completing the Screening Request Form. 

Step 1: Complete the Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Screening Request Form. This form will go live at 4 pm on February 17, 2026. You will not be able to complete the survey prior to that time. 

Step 2: In early March, families will be contacted via email to schedule their Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Screening. Please note that children must attend the screening and score at or above benchmark to move forward with the registration process. If your child does not pass the screening, you will be contacted about next steps which may include further screening or evaluation. 

Step 3: Families will be contacted about next steps in the registration process. 

Step 4: Once your registration is complete you will be contacted to schedule a tuition appointment.

Special Education Evaluations

If you are seeking an evaluation for Special Education services, please contact:

Kristen Shumate
📧 K_Shumate@chuh.org
📞 216.371.7356

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Screening & Registration Overview

• All children must participate in a preschool/pre-kindergarten screening.
• Screenings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Screening Request Forms are timestamped upon submission.
• Families will be contacted by email to schedule screenings based on the timestamp.
• Screening invitations will be sent in March, with screenings taking place in April.
• Space in our program is limited.
• Additional registration information will be shared after screenings are completed.

What Happens During the Screening?

• Staff will play with your child and complete a developmental screener.
• Children must score at or above benchmark to move forward with registration.
• If a child scores below benchmark, our team will contact families with next steps.

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Inclusive Half-Day Classrooms

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday
• AM Session: 8:40–11:30
• PM Session: 12:30–3:20
  (Times may shift prior to the start of the school year.)

Eligibility & Requirements

• Children must be toilet-trained.
• AM Session: Child must be 3 years old by the first day of school.
• PM Session: Child must be 4 years old by the first day of school.
  (The 2026–2027 school year calendar is not yet available.)
• Children must be residents of the Cleveland Heights–University Heights City School District.
• Families must provide transportation to and from school.
• Families must commit to consistent attendance and on-time arrival and dismissal.
• Children with less than 80% attendance or frequent late arrivals may be withdrawn.

Childcare

• AM students may attend before-care through Right at School.
• PM students may attend after-care through Right at School.
• Registration is completed at RightatSchool.org.

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General Education Classrooms

Schedule

• Monday–Friday: 8:50–3:20
  (Times may shift prior to the start of the school year.)

Eligibility & Requirements

• Children must be toilet-trained.
• Children must be 4 years old by the first day of school.
  (The 2026–2027 school year calendar is not yet available.)
• Placement is determined by home school first and availability second.
• Interdistrict transfers are not available unless a sibling already attends Gearity, Noble, or Oxford.
• Children must be residents of the Cleveland Heights–University Heights City School District.
• Families must provide transportation to and from school.
• Families must commit to consistent attendance and on-time arrival and dismissal.
• Children with less than 80% attendance or frequent late arrivals may be withdrawn.

Childcare

• Gearity and Noble offer before- and after-care programming.
• Before- and after-care is not available at Oxford.
• Registration is completed at RightatSchool.org.

Contact

If you have questions, please contact:

Danielle Foran
📧 D_Foran@chuh.org
📞 216.371.7356