Fall Enrollment is now open! Register your child today!

Fall Enrollment is now open! Register your child today!

Why is Horizon the Right Choice?

Choosing Horizon Education Centers for your child's care and education is a wise decision. With over 4 decades of experience, Horizon excels in providing high-quality care for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years. Our comprehensive services, including child care, preschool, and before-and-after-school programs, catering to varying needs, ensuring a nurturing and educational environment for your child's growth and development.

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Our Service Areas

Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in the greater Cleveland area, including Cleveland, Elyria, Grafton, Fairview, Lorain, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, North Ridgeville, Sheffield, Sheffield Lake, Berea, and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education. Additionally, we extend our reach to other cities in Western Cuyahoga County and Lorain County, ensuring that our dedication to exceptional care and comprehensive programs reaches an even wider audience. Join us as we create a brighter future for children and families throughout the region and beyond.

What Sets Us Apart?

Since its inception in 1978, Horizon has consistently committed to providing high-quality child care, setting a standard of excellence in early education. Explore why Horizon stands out in the community as the right choice.
High Quality Rating

Step Up to Quality Star Rating

The Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services administers the Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a three-tier quality rating and improvement system for Ohio’s early learning and development programs. SUTQ recognizes and promotes programs that meet and exceed quality program standards. SUTQ program standards are based on national research identifying which lead to improved outcomes for children.

Food Programs

Food Programs at Horizon Centers

Horizon Education Centers provides healthy snacks and lunches for our students through the Child Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP plays a critical role in supporting the wellness, health and development of children through the provision of nutritious foods.

Meals and snacks served through the CACFP program are based on dietary guidelines for Americans, which means students receive meals and snacks with a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains and less added sugar and saturated fat.

Because Horizon participates in CACFP, we are required to serve meals and snacks with the same guidelines as the public school districts. We ask that if you are packing a lunch for your child, due to dietary restrictions, please make sure the packed lunch follows these guidelines:

2 oz proteins (meat, cheese, nut butter, hummus, etc.)
2 oz fruits 
2 oz vegetables
6 oz dairy or dairy alternative
2 oz whole grain

*These are minimum amounts allowed

Please do not send snacks, such as chips, snack cakes, candy, cookies.  Also,  Horizon is a peanut free organization.  If items containing peanut ingredients are sent in, they will be returned for your child to take home.  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our CACFP Coordinator Lisa Nunn.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov
Programs & Activities

Programs & Activities

Throughout the year, Horizon students participate in field trips to locations like the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, the Natural History Museum, libraries and more.

During the summer months, we encourage summer reading with incentives, library and mobile library visits.

We also offer Yoga 4 Classrooms, which is an evidence-based yoga and mindfulness program for schools that promotes social, emotional and physical wellness, learning readiness and positive school climate.

Children Ages 6 weeks to 14 years:
  • Infant care
  • Toddler care
  • Preschool-Kindergarten readiness
  • Before and after-school care
  • Summer camp
Summer camp clubs include:
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Cheer & Dance
  • Drums
Others

Quality Programs

Tiered Quality Rating from Step Up to Quality
Curriculum based on state standards
Individualized learning plans
Nutritional meals (included in fee)
Year-round learning programs
Assessment-based lesson plans
Degree lead teachers
Kindergarten readiness preparation
Field trips
Specialized programs
Homework assistance
Day-off school & summer camps
Transporation to/from school

Quality Facilities & Equipment

Gyms
Playgrounds for different age groups
Safe & inspected fall surfaces
Learning tablets
Safe & inspected buses

Family Centered

Monthly family nights
Parent volunteer opportunities
Parent & teacher conferences
Facebook, blog & website
Financial aid & tuition discounts

From Our Horizon Parents:

"Horizon's after school program has helped my son improve his performance in spelling and math. The staff gives him individualized attention that helps him meet his goals. The program also lets him make new friends and explore new interests. He has developed an interest in science thanks to the program and its excellent staff."

"My daughter suffers from separation anxiety and ADHD and with the help of the awesome teachers, she has improved drastically. They help you reach the milestones you set for your child and help get them ready for the outside world. The teachers make your child feel so welcome, it's like her second family."

"Two of my children attend Triskett Station. The staff has gone above and beyond for them. My daughter really struggled this year and they showed her compassion and love beyond expectation. They've never used a 'One Size Fits All' approach, but instead tailored their approach to her needs."

The Future of Horizon

Horizon continues to be an advocate in early childhood issues and aspires to increase its already prominent advocacy in the Ohio statehouse. Horizon strives to become the premier afterschool, preschool and child care organization in Ohio, and the first choice for families in need of local care.
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Schedule a Tour at a Horizon Location!

Experience why Horizon is the perfect fit for your family. During an in-person tour, you'll visit our classrooms, meet your child's teacher, learn more about the curriculum, activities, and pricing, and complete registration. Your child will also receive a free gift!
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Enroll Your Child in Horizon Programming!

New to the Horizon family? The first step is to schedule a tour. That way, you can get a firsthand look at our centers and learn more about the high-quality programs we provide. If you have questions before you schedule a tour, you're invited to request more information.
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Re-Enroll Your Child at a Horizon Center!

If your child has attended a Horizon center in the past year, you'll need to complete enrollment forms for the next term. After you fill out the enrollment form, a member of the Horizon team will be in touch to ensure your child is all set in our system for their relevant program.
calendar

Schedule a Tour at a Horizon Location!

Experience why Horizon is the perfect fit for your family. During an in-person tour, you'll visit our classrooms, meet your child's teacher, learn more about the curriculum, activities, and pricing, and complete registration. Your child will also receive a free gift!
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Enroll Your Child in Horizon Programming!

New to the Horizon family? The first step is to schedule a tour. That way, you can get a firsthand look at our centers and learn more about the high-quality programs we provide. If you have questions before you schedule a tour, you're invited to request more information.
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Re-Enroll Your Child at a Horizon Center!

If your child has attended a Horizon center in the past year, you'll need to complete enrollment forms for the next term. After you fill out the enrollment form, a member of the Horizon team will be in touch to ensure your child is all set in our system for their relevant program.