The Music Settlement

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Our Early
Childhood Programs

At The Music Settlement, artistic expression belongs to everyone. That’s why all of our EC programs are offered at both campuses: University Circle and now Ohio City.

Half-day programs: play-based curriculum

September - May schedule with weekly specials for enhanced learning

Full-day flexibility for working parents

Year-round education to support early learners and their busy families

Support your child’s success

Our Kindergarten aligns to state standards while reinforcing essential social, creative and academic skills

Age 3

2-Day Morning

MON & TUES | 8:45am–11:30am (turning 3 by Dec. 31, 2018)

3-Day Morning

WED–FRI, 8:45am–11:30am (turning 3 by Sept. 30, 2018)

Extended Day & Lunch Bunch options available

Age 4

4-Day Morning

TUES–FRI | 8:45am–11:30am (turning 4 by Sept. 30, 2018)

5-Day Morning

MON–FRI | 8:45am–11:30am (turning 4 by Sept. 30, 2018)

Extended Day & Lunch Bunch options available

Ages 3 & 4

Ages 3 & 4 by Sept. 30, 2018

FULL-DAY

AUG. 16, 2018–JUNE 28, 2019 MON–FRI, between 6:30am–5:45pm

July Option

FULL-DAY

JULY 1, 2019 – JULY 25, 2019

Extends your existing TMS school-year schedule

Age 5

(by Sept. 30, 2018)

SCHEDULE

AUG. 20, 2018–MAY 31, 2019^*
MON-FRI, 8:45am–3:30pm

^*University Circle only

K Aftercare

SCHEDULE

Flexible days for TMS Kindergarteners, MON–FRI, 3:30pm–5:30pm

Our
Campuses

University Circle

11125 Magnolia Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Opening Fall 2018

Ohio City

2610 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Upcoming Events

Attend a TMS early childhood event or Parent Visit: it's a great way to learn more about our Early Childhood programs & application process.

All events and Parent Visits for the 2018-19 school year are not campus-specific! Regardless of which campus you prefer, our Parent Visits in University Circle provide a great opportunity to see our classrooms in action and get answers to all of your questions. [RSVP required] Be sure to come back for the latest events!

Jul. 9

Ohio City Playground Play Date

Monday, 4:00-6:00pm // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 11

Stinchcomb Summer Concert w/ Instrument Discovery

Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm // Rocky River Reservation

Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Drive, Cleveland Ohio 44111

Count me in

Jul. 13

Music & Movement Class

Friday, 10:00-11:00am // Rocky River

Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River Ohio 44116

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Jul. 14

Ohio City Playground Play Date

Saturday, 1:00-3:00pm // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 17

Open Hours

Tuesday, 9:30am-1:30pm // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 17

Parent/Child Visit

Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 18

Stinchcomb Summer Concert w/ Instrument Discovery

Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm // Rocky River Reservation

Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Drive, Cleveland Ohio 44111

Count me in

Jul. 23 - 27

Music Safari Camp

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:30pm // University Circle

University Circle Campus, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland Ohio 44106

Jul. 24

Open Hours

Tuesday, 9:30am-1:30pm // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 24

Parent/Child Visit

Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 25

Stinchcomb Summer Concert w/ Instrument Discovery

Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm // Rocky River Reservation

Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Drive, Cleveland Ohio 44111

Count me in

Jul. 31

Open Hours

Tuesday, 9:30am-1:30pm // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Jul. 31

Parent/Child Visit

Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am // Ohio City Campus

Ohio City Campus, 2610 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44113

Count me in

Why Early Childhood at The Music Settlement?

For more than 60 years, Early Childhood at The Music Settlement has built a community of bright minds from all walks of life. From all countries. From all backgrounds. With the goal of providing a warm and nurturing environment that encourages natural curiosity, collaboration, exploration, and discovery while fostering a joy of learning.

Children at TMS EC are never bored. With specials including science, music, drama, and storytelling as part of our weekly curriculum, students receive a broad foundation for whole-child development.

Curious? Call (216) 421-5806 xt. 160

Faculty Spotlight

Karen Heitlinger

MA-ATR

Chair, Center for Early Childhood

Karen Heitlinger has worked in early childhood at The Music Settlement since 1999. She was initially a classroom instructor and in 2005 moved into the role of Administrator of the Preschool/Day School programs. In 2014, Karen was named Chair of the Center for Early Childhood. Children’s joy is what draws her to the field of early childhood: the thrill of discovery, the wonder of new experience, and the exhilaration of new challenges. She is dedicated to being a resource to children, families, and educators.