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Cleveland State University Child Development Center
For the times you can't be there yourself, we support your effort to nurture your child's healthy development. The CSU Child Development Center, managed by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, provides safe, nurturing, high-quality care so you can have peace of min while you work or go to school. The Center is located on the CSU Campus at 2428 Chester Avenue. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify and county vouchers are accepted.
Quality matters
The CSU Child Development Center is designed to meet the needs of each child by providing experiences that enhance their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. A well-trained and experienced staff creates teaching strategies that provide meaningful early learning experiences. Our programs are designed with families in mind, offering flexible schedules to meet their needs.
Program Location
CSU Campus Location
Recreation Center
northeast entrance
2428 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Star Two Rating in the state-wide Step Up to Quality Initiative
- State-licensed program
- New facility, age appropriate materials and equipment
- Low Staff/Child Ratios
- Research and theory based curriculum that aligns with:
- Ohio Infant/Toddler Guidelines
- Ohio Early Learning Content Standards
- Well trained, experienced staff
- Nutritious snacks and meals
Normal Care Hours
Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm
The center will be closed for one week in August due to maintenance.
What We Offer
Infant Program
The infant classroom that serves children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 months. This classroom serves 8 children and follows a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio.
What You Can Expect from the Infant Program
- trusting relationship with each child
- responsive, individualized care
- environments that support and encourage exploration
- children’s safety and health
- partnerships with families
- observation and documentation children’s development in order to plan for each child and the group
- recognizing the importance of social/emotional development
- appreciating cultural, family, and individual differences
- taking advantage of every opportunity to build a foundation for lifelong learning
- support for dual language learners
- inclusion of children with special needs in all aspects of the program
Toddler Program
The Toddler One classroom serves children ranging in age from 18 months to 27 months. The Toddler Two classroom serves children ranging in age from 27 months to 36 months. Toddler classrooms each serve 12 children and follow a 1:6 staff-to-child ratio.
What You Can Expect from the Toddler Program
- trusting relationship with each child
- responsive, individualized care
- environments that support and encourage exploration
- children’s safety and health
- partnerships with families
- observation and documentation children’s development in order to plan for each child and the group
- recognizing the importance of social/emotional development
- appreciating cultural, family, and individual differences
- taking advantage of every opportunity to build a foundation for lifelong learning
- support for dual language learners
- inclusion of children with special needs in all aspects of the program
Preschool Program
The Preschool classroom serves children ranging in age from 3-4 years old. The Pre-Kindergarten classroom serves 4 and 5 year children that have not yet entered kindergarten. The preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms serve 18 children and follow a 1:9 staff-to-child ratio.
What You Can Expect from the Preschool Program:
- trusting relationship with each child
- respect for each child's ideas and efforts to solve problems
- children learn to express feelings and resolve conflicts in constructive ways
- play materials that support and challenge children's abilities
- observation and documentation children’s development in order to plan for each child and the group
- appreciating cultural, family, and individual differences
- taking advantage of every opportunity to build a foundation for lifelong learning
- support for dual language learners
- inclusion of children with special needs in all aspects of the program
- children have choices, are able to investigate, and have curriculum designed around their interests
- partnerships with families
Tuition Fees
STUDENT WEEKLY RATE |
Infant 6wks-18 mos. |
Toddler I 18 mos-27 mos. |
Toddler II 27 mos-36 mos. |
Preschool 3-4 years |
Pre-K 4-5 years |
Full Time |
$171.76 |
$167.05 |
$162.35 |
$143.53 |
$143.53 |
Part-time |
$148.24 |
$143.53 |
$138.82 |
$123.76 |
$123.76 |
Part-time |
$94.12 |
$89.41 |
$89.41 |
$80.00 |
$80.00 |
STAFF, FACULTY, ALUMNI |
Infant 6wks-18 mos. |
Toddler I 18 mos-27 mos. |
Toddler II 27 mos-36 mos. |
Preschool 3-4 years |
Pre-K 4-5 years |
Full Time |
$185.00 |
$176.00 |
$171.00 |
$152.00 |
$152.00 |
Part-time |
$157.00 |
$152.00 |
$148.00 |
$132.00 |
$132.00 |
COMMUNITY WEEKLY RATE |
Infant 6wks-18 mos. |
Toddler I 18 mos-27 mos. |
Toddler II 27 mos-36 mos. |
Preschool 3-4 years |
Pre-K 4-5 years |
Full Time |
$190.00 |
$183.00 |
$178.00 |
$157.00 |
$157.00 |
Part-time |
$162.00 |
$157.00 |
$152.00 |
$136.00 |
$136.00 |
Registration Fee
There is a $35 per child non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee.
To Register
To register complete and return the registration form and fee, along with a copy of your current class schedule (CSU students) and a copy of your CSU Viking Card (CSU faculty and staff) to:
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
c/o Payment Registrar
2200 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Registration is open for CSU students, faculty and staff and also the general community. If there is no opening in your child's age group, your registration form will be kept on file until a space is available for your child.
County Voucher Participants
Please contact Employment and Family Services, 1641 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, (216) 987-7000 to obtain voucher approval for the center listed above prior to registering your child in the program.
New Income Guidelines for publicy funded childcare. (county vouchers)
Note
Enrollment is contingent on space availability. Completion of the registration form does not guarantee space availability. You will be notified directly if there is a waiting list for the program.