• 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 … [MORE]

    a Mission

  • For more than 60 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 … [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]

    H Thank you

  • A positive first-time experience with school will set the stage for future learning and the ability to make friends. With a team-based approach, Hanna Perkins gently guides each child through … [MORE]

    D First time experience

  • Parents of children in treatment at the Hadden Clinic are part of the treatment team – working with the therapist and applying new understanding at home and other social settings. … [MORE]

    F Clinic

  • Hanna Perkins School maintains a 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, assuring an extraordinary level of personalized attention to each child. … [MORE]

    G Classroom ratio

  • The on-site Hanna Perkins Butterfly Garden, a gift of the Hershey Foundation, is a learning garden nurtured by students, and provides 50% of the vegetables used in the Hanna Perkins kitchen. … [MORE]

    C Learning Garden

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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Music in the Morning

July 11, 2014 By Webmaster

Music in the Morning allows children and their parents/caregivers to experience the joy of music in an informal setting through group songs, finger plays, dance and exploration of instruments. Suitable for infants to age 3. Monday mornings from 10-10:45. Instructor: Ms. Laura Cyrocki Location: Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center at Hanna Perkins Room 114 (Please use the [...]

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    “All About Me” summer program debuts for 3-6 year-olds

    June 12, 2014 By Webmaster

    Press Release   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Pam Millar Associate Director of Community Engagement & School Programs pmillar@hannaperkins.org 216-401-9342 New “All About Me” summer camp experience designed for children 3-6 June 12, 2014 SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center at Hanna Perkins Center has announced “All About Me,” a new summer camp experience [...]

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      A formula for a perfect kids’ summer

      June 27, 2014 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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        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.