• Hanna Perkins School will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 for parents of prospective preschoolers and kindergarteners in 2018-19. Children are welcome. Visitors will discover what makes Hanna Perkins … [MORE]

    Hanna Perkins School open house: Tue., April 24, 2018

  • 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]

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  • 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]

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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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Understanding students’ behavior as communication

April 16, 2018 By Judith Pitlick, MA, LPCC

The Situation: While coloring, Sara turned to Elena and said, “I guess you don’t know what color dogs are, because you colored them purple.” Elena was crestfallen. “My mommy told me I can use any color I want,” said Elena. “Well, I guess its OK at your house, but we use dog colors at my house,” […]

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    Excitement vs. Fun

    April 1, 2018 By The Grandmothers

    In most circles excitement is a positive word – often considered synonymous with fun. A movie, a television program, even an activity for young children, is praised for being exciting. Using the common definition, the opposite of exciting is boring, and boring is to be avoided at all costs. Excitement, however, can also refer to […]

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      Hanna Perkins School open house: Tue., April 24, 2018

      April 9, 2018 By Webmaster

      Hanna Perkins School will hold an open house from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 for parents of prospective preschoolers and kindergarteners in 2018-19. Children are welcome. Visitors will discover what makes Hanna Perkins unique – from the mindful approach to child development, to the important role of parents in the learning process, to the way meals 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.
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        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.