• Hanna Perkins’ EPIC Early Learning 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 … [MORE]

    Autism Spectrum Disorders Dedicated Classroom

  • 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?

  • 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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2018 Annual Conference

May 15, 2018 By Webmaster

Save the date: Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 8:30-3:30 Registration coming soon Adjusting to Changing Family Dynamics: Working through the impact of divorce and other developmental challenges A one-day conference for Early Learning professionals, social workers and mental health professionals, and parents Separate tracks for educators, social workers/mental health professionals, and parents Up to 7 Ohio Approved […]

Walking the 8

May 3, 2018 By Kirsten Radivoyevitch

As is true with many children in kindergarten, Michael has difficulty controlling his impulses and urges. He is also very clear about what he likes and does not like. When presented with a preferred activity, such as Legos, letters or drawing, Michael is able to focus for 20 minutes or more at a time. However, […]

Go play! It’s the key to success in school

May 14, 2018 By The Grandmothers

The old days Finally research has vindicated the mothers of half-a-century ago who routinely opened the screen door in back and told their kids to go play – and not to bother coming back until the street lights came on or they heard the dinner bell (whichever came first). Turns out these mothers were not […]

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.