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Horizon Education Centers' Cascade location is one of six locations in Lorain County. It’s conveniently located near the John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway in Elyria.
Some of the things you and your children will love about our Elyria-Cascade Center include:
The school-aged programs at our 13 childcare centers provide transportation for students before and after school to help working parents.
We've been offering highly-rated, high-quality educational experiences for more than 40 years, including:
We develop language and literacy, as well as social, emotional, and physical skills. Our staff members guide their students with various teaching methods that are based on recommendations from the state of Ohio, including:
Horizon Education Centers focuses on kindergarten readiness and school-age enrichment, and we're a proud partner of the Ohio Healthy Programs, which ensures your children have healthy food options daily.
Each of our centers has a toddler playground area, preschool playground area, and school-age playground area.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
EDUCATION CDA from Walden University
ABOUT Ms. Renee's daughter inspired her to get into the teaching field. She enjoys teaching children at Horizon because she is a nurturer at heart.
EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Heidelberg University
ABOUT Kait started with Horizon as an AmeriCorps member in 2016, working as a Family and Community Engagement Coordinator. After a year, she transitioned into the SAC Lead role at Southside until 2020. Prior to becoming the Cascade Center Director, she spent two years as a 21st Century Site Coordinator in Cleveland for after school programs.
EDUCATION High school diploma, some college courses and OCCRA training
ABOUT Ms. Anna has worked at Horizon for five years. She worked with preschoolers before transitioning to teaching school-age children. She loves the impact that she can have on children and their education.
EDUCATION Child Development Associate Certification - Birth through 3 years old
ABOUT Sarah has worked with Horizon for eight years, starting at our afterschool in Elyria. She served as an AmeriCorps member for three years, and worked as a teacher for two years with our middle school collaborative Southside Pride. Sarah obtained her Child Development Associate certification and is now our infant lead teacher effective February 2023.
EDUCATION Associates of Arts Degree from LCCC
ABOUT Tori has worked in childcare for over three years. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University and enjoys doing outdoor and cooking activities with her students.
