• New mom? Don't feel right? Postpartum depression is one of several mood and anxiety disorders that can follow the birth of a child. The Hadden Clinic at Hanna Perkins offers effective treatment for these serious health issues. … [MORE]

    New mom? Don’t feel right?

  • Hanna Perkins’ EPIC Classroom is for children ages 4-6 with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It's a natural extension of our school's focus on healthy emotional development by working with children to identify, understand, manage and … [MORE]

    Autism Spectrum Disorders Dedicated Classroom

  • Mission: Early childhood experiences shape a person’s entire life. To foster the emotional well-being of children and their families and to help them master life’s challenges, the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development … [MORE]

    a Mission

  • For more than 65 years, The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has contributed to the healthy emotional development of children and families throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. … [MORE]

    B School Building

  • Emotional intelligence: The ability to understand and manage feelings. It is the foundation for all other success skills, including self-discipline, self-advocacy, learning, working and forming healthy relationships. … [MORE]

    E Emotional Intelligence

  • Year after year, the generosity of our donors and grantors makes it possible for The Hanna Perkins Center to continue its work with children and families. … [MORE]

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Our School

The right start lasts a lifetime.

Preschool, kindergarten and parent/toddler programs that focus on emotional intelligence – the ability to understand and manage feelings.

A challenging and engaging academic curriculum individualized for the needs of each child.

A unique team approach – both gentle and effective – applying a wealth of expert resources toward each child's success.

A historically preserved facility offering large spaces, natural light and other amenities.

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For Parents

Dedicated to helping parents understand their child's behavior to be a form of communication.

Offerings for parents and families include:

Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center, where parents and children can play with their children to encourage mastery of age-appropriate skills.

Hadden Clinic, offering evaluation, treatment and parent guidance for children and adolescents.

Research, articles, a blog and other useful resources.

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For Professionals

Offering 3 types of service to professionals.

1. Continuing education and consultation for early childhood educators, care providers, child life workers, clinicians and others who attend to the needs of children.

2. Accepting referrals from physicians, psychologists, child advocates and others who see children with issues that may affect their overall wellbeing.

3. Analytic training for practitioners interested in child analysis.

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A formula for a perfect kids’ summer

June 2, 2017 By The Grandmothers

Warm, sunny days! Aren’t they great after having been cooped up all winter? Everyone is so ready for fresh air and freedom. And freedom is what we grandmothers wish for your young children during spring and summer. Yes, we know we must be concerned for their safety and we understand that the work week continues […]

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    When the kids are just too busy

    June 5, 2017 By Victoria Todd, Child Psychoanalyst

    Some time ago, parents sought me out and indicated they very much wanted my assistance with their daughter. But when it came time to schedule an appointment, I had to contend with step-dancing on Mondays, piano lessons on Tuesdays, pottery class on Thursdays with sleepovers on Fridays. Barely eeking out C’s, the girl informed me […]

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      Annual Fund Campaign

      June 17, 2017 By Webmaster

      For many of our families, paying for school or treatment at Hanna Perkins can be a challenge. Your gift allows us to offer families our services at a rate they can manage. Currently 40% of Hanna Perkins families receive financial support because of your generosity, but every child and family benefits from the Annual Fund. […]

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        Our vision, our mission and our values

        August 12, 2016 By Webmaster

        Our Vision: A world where every child is listened to, understood and helped. Our Mission:   Early childhood experiences shape a person’s entire life. To foster the emotional well-being of children 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 […]

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          What We Do

          Our Mission and Values: We envision a world in which every child is listened to, understood and helped. Through application of our mission and values, we are helping to create that world.
          Read our Mission and Values.
          The HP Way: People who know Hanna Perkins describe an approach to helping children and families that is gentle and effective. Part of our culture since 1951, it is often referred to as The HP Way.
          Learn about The HP Way.