Description:
To create a safe, healthy and fun environment where children can discover themselves and their limitless possibilities, all while learning at their own level. As part of the Creative Learning family, children will develop self confidence and social skills, explore their own creativity, and gain an understanding of the importance of community and family.
For over 50 years, the Creative Early Learning Center Child Care & Preschool has helped children grow and develop through a world of discovery. We respect each child’s individuality and strive to foster an atmosphere of caring and trust. Our center is family owned and operated. All who attend our programs are made to feel welcome, at home, and part of our family.
Our teachers have degrees in early childhood education development, and extensive experience working with children and families. We hire only the best and it shows in everything we do! What really sets us apart, is what we like to call the Creative Difference. Our comprehensive educational programs extend beyond our doors and into your home. You will find that the Creative Difference we offer, creates in your child a strong curiosity and enthusiasm to learn about the world around them.
Our childcare and preschool programs are found at three convenient daycare locations: Garfield Heights, Twinsburg and Medina.
OUR MISSION
To create a safe, healthy and fun environment where children can discover themselves and their limitless possibilities, all while learning at their own level. As part of the Creative Learning family, children will develop self confidence and social skills, explore their own creativity, and gain an understanding of the importance of community and family.
Quality Rating: 4 stars;
THE CREATIVE LEGACY
In 1962, our founder, Jean Pedone, opened the doors of a co-op preschool program in a church in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was a pioneer and avid storyteller, whose passion was working with and educating children. Jean started this preschool program with just a few students. Who could have imagined this program would blossom into three state-of-the-art Creative Early Learning Centers run by the same caring and loving family.
Jean was a risk-taker. When she realized there were no quality preschool programs in the community, she set to work to make a difference and started a program of her own. Jean made sure her children had exposure to the arts, including drama, music, dance, and storytelling. These crucial components to teaching children have carried through until today and can be found in throughout our Creative curriculum.
As her program grew, so did the demand for day care for all ages of children. Jean listened; and with the help her daughter, Debbie, they opened one of the first childcare centers in Northeast Ohio and the Creative Early Learning Center was established.
Today, Jean’s family, including children Tom and Debbie along with grandchildren Brian and Ashley, work closely together to lead teams of knowledgeable teachers in continuing to educate the youth by delivering on Jean’s original philosophies: to provide age-appropriate activities that promote emotional, intellectual, social, and physical growth.
Children at Creative Early Learning Center are given many opportunities to explore their environment, manipulate objects, creatively use materials, and have lots and lots of fun! There are now three “Step Up To Quality” Creative Early Learning Center childcare and preschool centers serving various communities in Northeast Ohio. We look forward to continuing our work as your local, family-owned childcare and preschool specialists.
Jean’s Creative legacy continues with each passing year as more children and families benefit from the Creative Difference offered by Creative Early Learning Center. In fact, a member of the fourth generation of our family has recently joined on this path and is currently enrolled in our Cuddle Bugs program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Status | Corrective Action | Status Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-16 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2022-09-09 |
| 2021-09-27 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2021-10-28 |
| 2020-08-07 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2020-09-14 |
| 2020-01-14 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2020-03-16 |
| 2019-06-26 | FOLLOW-UP | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2019-07-01 |
| 2018-12-19 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2019-02-14 |
| 2018-03-28 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2018-06-20 |
| 2018-02-28 | COMPLAINT | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2019-03-08 |
| 2017-11-15 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2017-12-29 |
| 2017-02-01 | ANNUAL | PARTIALLY COMPLIANT | NON COMPLIANCE FULLY ADDRESSED | 2017-05-04 |
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