Daycare cleveland: THE Top 10 Daycares in Cleveland, OH | Affordable Prices
THE Top 10 Daycares in Cleveland, OH | Affordable Prices
Daycares in Cleveland, OH
Description:
Sweet Kiddles flexible childcare center is the only flexible childcare center in NEO! We offer weekly PT and FT childcare packages as well as drop-in childcare by the hour, 7 days a week. We are open until9pm Mon-Thurs, 11pm on Fri and Sat….
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Maven Education was created to respond to a gap, to meet a need. Finding an organization that will love and care for your child to the extent you would is difficult enough. Finding an organization that canaccommodate children who are cognitively beyond the third-rate set bar, while meeting their social and developmental needs, and intentionally filters their curriculum through a lens of social justice is even harder to find. The added layer of finding all of these qualities in a preschool, the timeframe in life where we retain the most information at any given period of our lives, has not existed- until now.
Maven Education is a holistic and existentialist educational model founded on the premise that character-based learning provides children with an elevated emotional intelligence quotient, which acts as a vehicle, driving the way and the extent to which children are able to engage with content. This model meaningfully pairs with curiosity and organic learning to promote constructive, pragmatic thinking. Character-based learning teaches young learners to be:
Active Listening
Ambitious
Attentiveness
Collaborative
Communicative
Compassionate
Discernment of Boundaries
Empathetic
Fair
Independent
Influential
Innovative
Inquisitive
Metacognitive
Patient
Pragmatic
Resilient/Tenacious
Self-Advocacy
Self-Confidence
Self-Control
Maven Education inspires exigentally structured curriculum that offers a tactful and deliberate lens for students to become modern global citizens who are engaged with the world around them. The character-based traits above are listed according to when they are introduced.
Students continue to build upon traits, while they embrace new traits as they reach new milestones. It is also important to note that students may begin engaging with character traits beyond their current milestone if they are able….
Recent Review:
I’m a first time mom and I struggled with allowing my toddler to go to daycare. Cleanliness, safety, and development were most important. I visited several facilities, and didn’t feel confident in any of them.A colleague suggested The Maven School, and I was absolutely blown away. The curriculum encourages children to exceed the standard and the facility was extremely clean. I also enjoyed the transparency provided by the staff….
Reviewed by Areial C
Description:
Horizon Child Development Center is 4 star child care center with Step Up to Quality in the Tremont area of Cleveland, Ohio. We serve children age 6 weeks through 12 years.
Description:
A child’s experiences during the first 2,000 days, from birth to the start of Kindergarten, have a lasting impact on later success in school and life.
We help prepare your child for Kindergarten and beyond!
Our Gordon Square Early Learning Center offers:
Well-rounded curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers and staff
Low child-to-staff ratio – 3 Teachers in a classroom
Clean, safe, and inviting in and outdoor space
Healthy meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) at no extra cost…
Description:
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.”
-Fred Rogers
I am dedicated to providing high quality home care with engaging age-appropriate learning experiences for children 6weeks to 6 years old. I have a loving, nurturing and educational environment in which children develop to their full potential; physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and academically (Language with Reading and Writing, Math, Science, Music, Art, Motor Development and Social Studies with special subjects like American Sign Language, Manners, Spanish and Yoga). With my education and license, I can successfully meet these goals.
I also have 4 yrs. experience as a Kindergarten Teacher and 3 yrs. experience in a Preschool/Pre-K setting. I ensure that your Pre-K child will be ready for Kindergarten and the elementary school experience. I start out young with the Infant/Toddler Guidelines, moving on to Preschool and then to the Kindergarten Standards to ensure that each child is learning to Ohio’s Standards. I am a State Certified Instructor and teach the Infant/Toddler Guidelines and many other Child Development classes (such as Obesity and Challenging Behavior) to Home Care Providers and Center Teachers. I teach and model behaviors based on the theories of Piaget, Vygotski and Reggio Emilia. Daily sheets/ Journal Entries are provided about each child’s daily activities (food, bathroom, interest centers).
I have a few full time positions available. I am open Monday-Friday, 6 A.M.-6 P.M.
I do Assessments/Screenings such as Ages & Stages Developmental (Cognitive & Physical), Ages & Stages Social Emotional (SE), Kindergarten DIBELS and general preschool/Pre-K assessments.
I provide a safe, pet-free, smoke-free environment with smoke detectors in each room.
I do not provide transportation. Private pay only; no vouchers at this time.
I provide snacks but ask you to pack a lunch daily for your child with the appropriate/favorite foods for him/her.
Education/Certification/Experience
Licensure in Early Childhood Education, Preschool- Gr. 3 with a Reading Endorsement
Master in Arts of Teaching
Bachelor Degree in Business Management
First Aid
CPR
Communicable Disease
Child Abuse
FBI Fingerprints on file
State Instructor for home care providers and center teachers on child development (Infant/Toddler Guidelines, Obesity and Language trainings and much more)
Let me be one of your child’s heroes; let me help your child create a love of learning that will last a lifetime!
Contact me for references and to register your child!
Thanks, Mrs. Tarah Kolodny…
Description:
Learn It Preschool at Pearl Academy Lakewood is a fully licensed preschool program serving children from ages 3 years old – 5 years old.
Free registration. Voucher’s accepted. Full time tuition is $155.00 aweek, Part time is $120.00. Our administrator and lead teacher is certified in Early Childhood, Administration, Special Needs and Literacy Development of the young child. Our focus is on active hands on learning, mastery of social and emotional skills, experiences in Math, Music, Science, Art, Sign Language, Spanish, Fine Motor and Gross Motor skills….
Description:
Learn, Play and Grow Child Care is a licensed childcare and education provider that serves the community of Cleveland OH. It offers a secured and family-centered environment and provides comprehensive academicprograms for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center promotes balanced learning to make sure that children will develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually….
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Toybox Preschool Inc is a child care center located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
The center offers full-time, child care services. It canaccommodate a maximum capacity of ninety children, It operates every Monday through Friday….
Smiley’s Childcare
13501 Bellaire Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135
Costimate: $174/day
Description:
Smiley’s Childcare is a child care institution that opens your child to an endless possibility of learning and making friends. Their center at 13501 Bellaire Rd, Cleveland, OH makes use of different activitiesthat bridge fun with learning that intensifies children’s growth and development….
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Toddle Inn Preschool Inc recognizes and respects the individuality of each child. The staff explores and encourages a child’s individuality by creating an atmosphere of unconditional acceptance. The schoolfosters the individual development of each child and enhance confidence and self-direction….
Description:
Dynamic Creations CCC is a licensed childcare provider that serves the community of Cleveland OH.
It offers a warm and friendly environment and provides appropriate activities that foster holistic developmentamong infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center promotes good values and has a capacity of 70 children at the maximum….
Description:
Loving Cup Kids Academy, LLC emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a smallgroup of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary school and beyond….
Up With Kids, Inc.
4215 Bluestone Rd, Cleveland, OH 44121
Costimate: $189/day
Description:
Located in the state of Ohio. Up With Kids, Inc. has been in the child care industry since 1993. It serves children, as well as their families, of the Cleveland community. It has a large capacity ofaccommodating a maximum of one hundred and three children.
It operates every Monday through Friday….
Description:
At The Learning Adventure, our mission is to provide high-quality care and education – every child, every family, every day! We want children to play with a purpose and to learn with confidence. We’re all aboutexploration, discovery, and imagination, within a safe, secure school that encourages every child on their path to elementary school.
Parents seeking early childhood programs have certain priorities-we have the same ones. Our goal is to provide a complete nurturing environment for the growth and development of the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Here, The Learning Adventure leads to endless achievement….
Description:
I am a licensed and certified teacher that has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education: Pre K-3 and a Masters Degree in Special Education/Intervention Specialist: K-12. I have 12 years experience ineducation and more through volunteer work.
I am very excited about adding to those years.
I reside in Parma Heights, Ohio with my husband and two children, 10 years old and 2 years old. I take child development and education very serious and understand how critical the two work together for future success.
I am an in home service provider that has a warm, nurturing and loving environment, for children to learn and grow. The services that I provide include, exploratory learning through play, literacy exposure/development, social and emotional skill building and nutritional services, to name a few.
Daily routines is an integral piece to children and learning. Morning routine and a regimented schedule assists in making sure that routines are practiced and met. Some other activities that are included in our daily routines are:
Daily readings
Letter and number recognition
Name recognition
Color recognition
Fine/Gross Motor skills practice
Songs/rhyme/ movement opportunities, to assist with these skills
I am delighted to care for children as if they are my own and my goal is to provide exceptional services to every family.
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Description:
1 Star Step Up to Quality rated!!!
The primary function of a daycare is to provide a safe and secure environment with quality caregivers, so that parents have the peace of mind of knowing their children aresafe while they work.
The thought of ever leaving my girls in a strange place was enough for me to create a safe space for them. I’m about to take my children on an amazing journey filled with fun traveling education and excitement. I would love for your children to join me too!!!
Vouchers are accepted!!
Now accepting applications!! Contact us now at 216-600-5068 [email protected] or visit our website at happilyeverafter365.com…
Description:
We are a 4 star Step Up to Quality award winning preschool. We believe that everyone in part of our family. This is why each participant is always safe, cared for and loved in our programs. We preparechildren for Kindergarten using Creative Curriculum. We have highly qualified staff with years of experience.
We also believe in supporting the whole family. We have multiple family engagement events throughout the year and have social services available if needed. We are open year round so no need to find different summer care! We also have a great partnership with an after school program that will provide transportation to our site. We also have generous scholarships available and we accept vouchers….
Sweet Kiddles
1999 Circle Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106
Costimate: $141/day
Description:
Flexible childcare means high-quality, drop-in care at your convenience: Monday through Friday, 6:30am – 6:0pm
Flexible childcare means the hours you want, when you want them. Nothing less. Nothing more.(Just a 3-hour minimum required.)
Flexible childcare means guilt-free hours to catch up with errands, appointments and life’s necessities without bothering your in-laws. Again.
Flexible childcare means quality-time for the kids while you enjoy some quality time, on evenings and weekends, too.
Without having to track down a babysitter.
Flexible childcare means care that works around your schedule to make it easier for you to meet job and career demands.
Flexible childcare means simple reservations by phone or online.
Flexible childcare means creative learning and play time packed with fun, engaging activities, indoors and out.
Flexible childcare means loving care from trained childcare professionals, all hand-picked by us for talent, commitment and the ability to make kids feel warm and welcome.
What does flexible childcare mean? It means childcare that meets the real needs of real families. And at Sweet Kiddles, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Capacity Breakdown: Infants: 30 Toddlers: 42 Preschoolers: 36 School Age: 18
Ratio Break Down: Infants: 1 to 5 Toddlers: 1 to 7 Preschoolers: 1 to 12 School Age: 1 to 18…
Description:
Dashing Nanny Services is a pay-as-you-go childcare company that places families with qualified care professionals, nannies, and babysitters.
Our care professionals have bi-annual background checks, areCPR/First Aid certified, and are trained to meet your family’s needs and standards. Our process starts with a 15-minute consultation call that allows us to understand your needs before providing you with 2-3 candidates for you to interview. Our placement process takes 24-48 hours and is completely free….
Le Chaperon Rouge
3350 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland, OH 44120
Costimate: $242/day
Description:
We offer our entire preschool curriculum to every child without charging extra for phonics, math, art, music, social studies, science, French and Spanish, computers, and nutritious hot breakfast, lunch, andsnack.
You owe it to your children to compare our programs. You owe it to your budget to compare our prices….
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FAQs for finding daycares in Cleveland
In 2022 what type of daycare can I find near me in Cleveland, OH?
There are a variety of daycares in Cleveland, OH providing full time and part-time care.
Some daycares are facility-based and some are in-home daycares operated out of a person’s home. They can also vary in the degree of education and curriculum they offer. Additionally, some daycares offer bilingual programs for parents that want to immerse their children in multiple languages.
How can I find a daycare near me in Cleveland, OH?
If you are looking for daycare options near you, start several months in advance of when you need care for your child. Care.com has 2457 in Cleveland, OH as of September 2022 and you can filter daycares by distance from Cleveland or your zip code. From there, you can then compare daycare rates, parent reviews, view their specific services, see their hours of operation and contact them through the website for further information or to request an appointment.
What questions should I ask a daycare provider before signing up?
As you visit daycare facilities in Cleveland, OH, you should ask the providers what their hours are so you can be prepared to adjust your schedule for drop-off and pick-up.
Ask what items you are responsible for bringing for your child and what items you may be required to provide that will be shared among other children or the daycare staff. Also, make sure to check directly with the business for information about their local licensing and credentials in Cleveland, OH.
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About Us
Cleveland Child Care has had the honor of serving children and families in Northeast Ohio for close to 50 years. Since 1973, our mission is to help children be all they were created to be. We deeply care about the needs of the children and families we serve. Our desire is to continue to provide a safe, friendly and team-oriented learning environment. We know that the parents that utilize our services want to be sure that their children have the best early learning opportunities that are available and we are committed to making that a reality. We provide caring, professional, and dedicated caregivers in each classroom, high quality and nutritious food options, and opportunities for our team members, families and the community to benefit from our services.
Program Info
Cleveland Child Care and Early Learning Center exists to help develop the children socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually so that he/she will be better equipped for future education and life adjustments.
C.C.C. serves children ranging from ages six weeks old to early teenagers. We have quality Pre-K and School age programs and nurturing daycare programming for infants and toddlers. We are a Five-Star rated Step Up To Quality program, Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs. C.C.C. launched our Farm-To-Table program in 2014, which allows the children to experience planting, maintaining, harvesting and eating their own vegetables, fruits and herbs. We are certified as an Ohio Healthy Program.
We provide a Summer Camp each year that creates a fun learning environment for children.
Daily Schedule: Temporarily 7:30 AM-5:30PM
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Our farm-to-table program is a great success in the summer.
The children help plant and harvest, then get to see the delicious food on their plate the next day! -
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Our summer camp is always an adventure. The children love going on field trips!
The children help plant and harvest, then get to see the delicious food on their plate the next day!
Leadership Team
We continue to be committed to putting the needs of the children and families we serve first by making sure our team members are caring, compassionate and experienced professionals. We want the families we serve to know that we treat their children like they were our own. Here is a little more information on our leadership team.
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Ragelle Gigante
Executive Director
Ragelle started in the Child Care field as a young toddler enrolled at Cleveland Child Care.
We consider her as one of our “Home – Grown” products as she is now employed with us. In 2005, she was hired as Executive Assistant dealing with bookkeeping, bill paying, payroll, budgeting, and all other aspects of accounting and financial concerns. In 2011 she was promoted to Executive Director and now deals with the day to day operations of our center. She is a mother of a daughter who also attended C.C.C. The heart of Ragelle believes that Cleveland Child Care and Early Learning Center truly provides HOPE for children and their families. -
Patricia Jelinek
Site Administrator
Patricia has worked in the Early Childhood field since 1988. Her employment with C.C.C. Started in 2001 as Administrator of the West 58th Street site.
She has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College and a Pre-Kindergarten Associate Certificate from the State of Ohio Department of Eduction. She is a mother to 4 children and loves working with children and families. Patricia’s goal of providing quality care, education, and a nurtured experience for both children and their families is very evident at C.C.C. on West 58th Street. -
Rhonda Sharpley
Health Coach + Nutritional Consultant
Beginning in early 2012, Rhonda came to CCC as the cook/kitchen manager with the intent of taking the quality and nutritional value of the foods and beverages served to our children beyond the required standards. Our menu includes only high quality foods, including nutrient dense fruits and vegetables from our own garden and some local farms.
We consider her as one of our “Home – Grown” products as she is now employed with us. In 2005, she was hired as Executive Assistant dealing with bookkeeping, bill paying, payroll, budgeting, and all other aspects of accounting and financial concerns. In 2011 she was promoted to Executive Director and now deals with the day to day operations of our center. She is a mother of a daughter who also attended C.C.C. The heart of Ragelle believes that Cleveland Child Care and Early Learning Center truly provides HOPE for children and their families.
She has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Cuyahoga Community College and a Pre-Kindergarten Associate Certificate from the State of Ohio Department of Eduction. She is a mother to 4 children and loves working with children and families. Patricia’s goal of providing quality care, education, and a nurtured experience for both children and their families is very evident at C.C.C. on West 58th Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland Child Care has been serving children with quality early learning and daycare services for close to 50 years. Please see our responses below to frequently asked questions and contact us for any further information.
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How Long Has CCC Been in Existence?
Cleveland Child Care has been serving children with quality early
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What % of families qualify for the Voucher program?
98%.
We serve families that unfortunately are struggling with the pressures of systemic poverty. It is a strong desire to see the children and families we serve breakout of poverty into abundance… -
How old is the facility that CCC operates in?
The building was initially built in 1898 and was formally a Cleveland elementary school. The campus is now called Cleveland Care Center and is the home of Cleveland Child Care and other non-profits.
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Is CCC part of the Step Up to Quality program?
CCC has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio.
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What kind of food do the children eat?
Cleveland Child Care is delighted to have a health coach on our team who manages the kitchen. The children get access to healthy and organic foods…
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Why such an emphasis on literacy at such an early age?
Did you know that the state of Ohio looks at 3rd grade literacy rates to determine the size of its prison system? That is one of the reasons Cleveland Child Care puts a strong emphasis on quality reading initiatives…
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Are there any summer programs at CCC?
Glad you asked! Cleveland Child Care offers a summer camp for School-Age children.
Children will engage in activities such as fun arts and crafts as well as educational field trips.
We serve families that unfortunately are struggling with the pressures of systemic poverty. It is a strong desire to see the children and families we serve breakout of poverty into abundance…
Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs…
Children will engage in activities such as fun arts and crafts as well as educational field trips.
How to Enroll
Please see our weekly rates below. If you are interested in enrollment for your child or children please follow the link below to fill out our online form.
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Infant
$255
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- 6 weeks – 18 months
- $255 per week, full-time
- $204 per week, part-time
- Registration fee = $40
- You may be eligible for financial assistance through Cuyahoga County
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Toddler
$225
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- 19 months – 2 years
- $225 per week, full-time
- $180 per week, part-time
- Registration fee = $40
- You may be eligible for financial assistance through Cuyahoga County
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Preschool
$195
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- 3 – 5 years
- $195 per week, full-time
- $156 per week, part-time
- Registration fee = $40
- You may be eligible for financial assistance through Cuyahoga County
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School-Ager
$175
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- 6 – 12 years
- $175 per week, full-time
- $140 per week, part-time
- Registration fee = $40
- You may be eligible for financial assistance through Cuyahoga County
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What to look for on your visit to a center: 1. Do the children look happy and healthy? 2. Are there enoughteachers to respond to the children’s needs? 3. Do the teachers seem to love children? During your visit, ask yourself: 1. Is the center affordable and convenient for you? 2. Is the facility neat, clean and spacious? Questions to ask: 1. What is the highest level of education obtained by the lead teacher in a classroom? 2. What level of training do those working directly with your child possess? 3. What is the level of staff turnover? What types of jobs do they take when they leave? 4. Questions to ask: 1. What activities make up a typical day? 2. What educational value are the children receiving from these activities? View the complete child-care center chart. Click here. |
What type of ongoing training do teachers receive?At the Child Development Center of the West Side Ecumenical Ministry, a group of preschoolers think they’re playing. They see a pile of leaves, glitter, glue, markers and construction paper in the center of their small table. With busy hands and active imaginations, each takes a bunch of small things and makes one big thing: a picture destined for a refrigerator door, Mom’s office cubicle or, at least, the classroom bulletin board.
Though the children don’t realize it, the activity is shaping them as well. It’s developing their motor skills, stimulating creative thinking and cultivating problem-solving techniques — helping them decide, perhaps, what to do when one child hoards all the glitter.
The activity fits right into WSEM’s High/Scope educational approach, where teachers create educational experiences out of the children’s interests. The pictures, for instance, were sparked by the colored leaves the children noticed on a fall walk.
“If a child shows interest, we pick up on it,” says Kathy Krosky, education coordinator. “It’s hands on, play based. They can play in the dirt if they want to play in the dirt.”
After five minutes in this classroom of 3-, 4- and 5-year olds, it’s clear that the children are getting far more intellectual stimulation than they would at home with a baby-sitter. Spend a little longer with the teachers and administrators, however, and you’ll learn that things could be improved at this nonprofit center that serves 148 children, ages four weeks to 12 years.
And the teachers and administrators know it.
WSEM boasts impressive teacher-child ratios and teacher education levels, but, as of our October visit, Krosky said WSEM’s staff turnover rate was too high and it probably didn’t have all the classroom learning equipment necessary to meet national standards.
Like most child-care centers in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Summit, Geauga and Lake counties, WSEM isn’t accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the gold standard in child care and early education. To achieve accreditation, centers must go beyond the state’s basic health and safety requirements to meet national quality standards.
Most parents wouldn’t consider sending their teen-ager to a college that wasn’t accredited, yet they send their young children to child-care centers much farther behind WSEM, which is actively pursuing NAEYC accreditation. Some centers just barely meet state health and safety standards — and parents don’t even realize it.
“People don’t know what quality looks like,” says Marcia Egbert, senior program officer for The George Gund Foundation, which funds efforts to improve child care.
But what is quality child care? It’s hard to define and even harder to find.
Parents don’t have standardized test scores or college-admission rates to consult when choosing a child-care center.
More than anything, they rely on word of mouth and their own fleeting impressions. Location, cost and space availability further limit options, especially among the middle class, who receive no government assistance, and West Siders, who have fewer child-care centers from which to choose. Centers with good reputations often have long waiting lists — three months, six months, a year. Even then, many parents don’t realize that the child care they’re getting probably should be better.
Most centers would like to meet national quality standards. Many simply can’t afford to. There are no levies on the ballot to help pay child-care teachers, buy their supplies or improve their facilities. Center directors must rely on inadequate reimbursements from the state and parent fees that cannot be set high enough to cover the cost of quality care. (Already, a family making the state’s median family income, $50,377, has to spend 12 percent of it on full-time infant care). To pay the bills, directors cobble together grants and fund-raising revenue.
The state’s child-care division is headed by strong advocates who have instituted some helpful new programs, including a voluntary rating system and an initiative to improve infant and toddler care. But legislators have yet to make child care a major priority. While states such as Pennsylvania and Arkansas have dramatically expanded funding for prekindergarten, for instance, Ohio continues to rely on the federal government to fund most of its child-care programs.
When you consider what’s at stake, shortchanging child care is unfair and unwise. Advocates ranging from police chiefs to economists say that good early care reduces juvenile delinquency, teen pregnancies, welfare dependence and unemployment while improving high-school graduation rates, test scores and even nutrition. Researchers from the Brookings Institution have said that investing in early education provides society “with estimated rates of return that would make a venture capitalist envious.”
Ohio has a long way to go to realize it’s early care potential.
But at least with Step Up to Quality, a voluntary rating system designed to improve quality at child- care centers, and other new state initiatives under way, Billie Osborne- Fears is finally optimistic. As the executive director of Starting Point, a child-care resource and referral agency for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties, she understands the problems of our area’s child-care centers: an underpaid and undereducated work force and too-high teacher ratios and turnover rates.
“In our area, I’d say all the centers need help,” she says.
How a child spends the first three years of life is crucial to her physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. That’s when she learns to learn, problem-solve, make friends, trust and love. By age 2, her brain has attained 90 percent of its growth. Synapses she has not used during that time will be lost.
Even before researchers affirmed that a child’s early years sketch the road map for the rest of his life, parents suspected as much.
What new mother hasn’t worried that her actions then might mess up her child’s life forever?
Multiply those worries exponentially when she has to leave her baby in someone else’s care for up to 10 hours a day. This is the reality for many mothers of young children in Ohio — and for me. My 8-month-old daughter is among the 62 percent of children younger than 6 whose parents are all in the work force. That’s up from 55 percent in 1990, according to Build Ohio, a child-advocacy alliance.
Forget the recent articles in Newsweek and The New York Times Magazine, chronicling the supposed trend of stay-at-home moms who are burying their B.A.s and J.D.s under Baby Einstein toys and the latest fashions from Gymboree to raise their children. In Ohio, more moms are choosing work and contending with the mommy guilt that goes with it.
Imagine my surprise — and relief — to discover that child care can be good for children. It can prepare them for kindergarten, increase their scores on tests measuring thinking ability and language development, polish their social skills and increase their self-esteem.
But there’s a catch. Children only get these benefits if they are in the type of program that early childhood types label “quality.” So I vowed to figure out what quality child care is and find it.
I started my search when I was only 4 months pregnant — almost a year before I needed child care. I didn’t know the baby’s gender, let alone her temperament or whether she’d have special needs. Yet, I had to line up people to care for her 50-plus hours a week. I’d been warned that the waiting lists for good centers, especially on the West Side where we live, would be long. I admit I didn’t do my homework, thinking I’d just pop into a couple of centers near my home and know quality when I saw it.
The first center I visited was in a new, well-landscaped building with lots of parking and a fun, fenced-in little playground out back. How cute, I thought, imagining my little one on a swing, legs pumping hard, sky-bound. Then I went inside. The infant room immediately killed my enthusiasm.
Though I didn’t know it at the time, the state’s teacher-child ratio requirement was being violated before my eyes. I counted 13 babies. (The state requires that the ratio be not more than one teacher for every five infants under a year old.) Some were alone in their cribs, which were lined up in darkened rows like something out of Charles Dickens. One sullen-faced worker was shoveling food into the mouths of several infants at once. Another wasn’t tending to the children at all, just walking in and out of the room doing who knows what. The rest of the babies were confined to bouncers or exersaucers. I could barely hear the director over all the crying.
My first thought — after No way am I putting my baby here — was How can the state allow this?
LESSON #1
Just because a center is licensed by the state doesn’t mean it’s a quality center.
Just as having a driver’s license doesn’t mean someone’s a good driver, having a child-care license doesn’t mean a center has achieved quality standards.
A license indicates only that a center has met the minimum health and safety requirements.
And the minimum isn’t good enough, according to child advocates. Even Carol Ann Ankrom — Ohio’s licensing chief — describes the regulations as “mediocre.”
Take the staff-child ratio, for instance. The lower, the better. But in Ohio, licensed centers can have ratios one child higher per teacher than NAEYC likes to see; it recommends one teacher to every four babies, every five 1- to 2-year-olds and every six 2- to 3-year-olds.
Most agree that NAEYC accreditation is a better measuring stick for quality — though certainly not the only measuring stick — than licensing. Yet, as of September 2004, only 6 percent of the 1,020 licensed child-care centers in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga, Lake, Portage, Medina and Summit counties were accredited (compared to 7 percent to 8 percent nationwide).
There were only two accredited child-care centers that took infants close to my home, and it wasn’t possible to get my child into either.
One center is used exclusively by NASA employees. The other, Lakewood Hospital, gives its employees priority, and its director all but assured me that my baby wouldn’t get in.
Thankfully, when I did more research, I learned that centers that haven’t earned accreditation — and the blue-ribbon “quality” status that comes with it — can still be good. (The accreditation process is lengthy and expensive, and some centers prefer to spend their resources in other ways.)
The referral agency Starting Point sent me a list of nearby centers and contact information. Over the phone, I could find out the cost of care for each. But I quickly learned that cost alone is not a reliable indicator of quality. That first center I visited charged around $170 a week for its heart-wrenching brand of infant care.
LESSON #2
You don’t necessarily get what you pay for in child care.
“You’d like to think that if you’re paying $275 a week at some high-end place, as opposed to someone who’s paying $110 somewhere, you’re hoping that’s a peace of mind,” says Jamie Gottesman, assistant bureau chief for the state Bureau of Child Care and Development.
“Unfortunately, in child care, it’s not. That little person could still be in a crib for 35 minutes with nobody addressing him and crying their little eyes out.”
I didn’t visit any centers that charged $275 a week. Most ranged between $150 and $190. The farther into the suburbs I got, the more the care seemed to cost. But regardless of whether a center’s in an eclectic urban neighborhood or an isolated suburban office park, there’s a real possibility that it cuts corners on staffing. The state Department of Job and Family Services says its 2004 licensing statistics “continue to reflect a historical observation that centers are not properly staffed.” The findings are particularly chilling considering that the state isn’t even measuring quality, only health and safety.
So how do you know you’re getting your money’s worth? That’s tough to answer unless you plan to outfit your child’s jumper with a spycam. The experts I consulted recommend observing the center’s teachers closely when you visit.
I eliminated one center as soon as I saw the infant-room teachers. They didn’t even make eye contact with me. Like worker-bots, they moved from diaper table to sink to crib to highchair, their faces betraying no emotion, even as their little charges looked up at them yearningly.
When parents visit a center, it should be obvious that the teachers love the kids, advises Starting Point. Teachers should talk and play with them, responding quickly when they’re needed.
And this is the bare minimum. Increasingly, research shows that a teacher’s ability to mold your child is tied to her education level. It’s better if teachers have training, preferably degrees, in child development or a related field.
LESSON #3
Not all child-care workers have a great deal of training or degrees in early childhood development.
To be hired as a child-care worker in Ohio, all that’s needed is a high-school diploma. Workers then have three years to obtain 45 hours of child-care training.
Lori McClung, senior fellow at the Center for Community Solutions, has talked with legislators who don’t buy the argument that child-care workers need more education. Inevitably, one will tell her how he was raised by his grandmother or some other person without a college degree and turned out just fine. McClung tells them that we know much more about early childhood development now than we did then. Mainly, we know that well-educated teachers help prepare children better for school.
Teachers with special training in an early education-related field are more effective than those with high-school diplomas. When it comes to preschool, teachers with four-year degrees appear to be the most effective, according to 2003 research by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment.
NAEYC calls the training of child-care staff “crucial” to quality and recommends ongoing training. And the state’s Step Up to Quality program encourages lead teachers in every classroom to get an associate’s degree in early childhood education.
Most center directors would like their staffers to get more education. But when they do, many leave for more lucrative teaching jobs.
“There’s a natural migration,” says Gottesman, who was a child-care center director before coming to work for the state. “When someone in a child-care center gets more schooling, they can go to work for Head Start and make more money. Head Start pays for them to get their associate’s degree. When they get their associate’s degree, they leave Head Start and they go to public pre-K.”
LESSON #4
Child-care workers are not baby-sitters. They’re teachers.
My husband and I don’t have a relative who can watch our daughter full time. We can’t afford a nanny and didn’t like the idea of leaving her in someone else’s home. So a child-care center was our only option.
I quickly realized that the workers in child-care centers generally know more about children than I do. At minimum, child-care workers in Ohio must be trained in child development, first aid, and communicable-disease and child-abuse recognition and prevention. Increasingly, they are being expected to make every minute a child is in their care add up to a learning experience.
“You have to be a nurse. You have to be an educator. You have to be an environmental specialist,” says Susan M. Hyland, director of Berea’s Children’s Home’s Family Life Programs. “And above all, you have to have a loving relationship with the child.”
Consider this scenario, described by WSEM site administrator Cheri Caster, who oversees the entire preschool staff: Two children are fighting over a toy. In your home, your baby-sitter might take the toy away to end the bickering. At WSEM, however, Caster says she would have the children work out their problem themselves, while she mediates. No matter what the children decide to do, they learn an important lesson: There won’t always be a higher authority swooping in to solve their problems.
At the center where we eventually placed Stella — after being on a waiting list for nine months — the nursery’s lead teacher has a degree in early childhood education. The director spent a lot of time talking with us about her philosophy of child care, assuring us that staff turnover is low and even digging out information to prove that her teachers earn competitive salaries and benefits. The deciding factor for us, though, was the feel of the place. The teachers fawned over Stella, then 4 months old, during our visits. The younger babies looked content and the older ones looked engaged. We rarely saw a teacher without a child in her arms.
So far, we’ve been satisfied with the care Stella’s received. Each night, there’s a report tucked into a pocket on her crib detailing how much she ate, how many times her diaper was changed and how often she napped, as well as a form on the door describing how she spent her day (reading books, floor time).
At long last, I feel I’ve found a quality — though not accredited — child-care center. But how can I know for sure? The definition still eludes me.
So I asked a group of center directors, who gathered at Starting Point this fall to help us figure out why quality, affordable child care is so hard to find. The conversation went around and around.
“Quality is elusive,” explains Joan M. Hamm, director of Children First of Cleveland, “because it’s always changing.”
Even NAEYC won’t give a concrete definition in terms of specific ratios or curriculum information. Instead, it outlines a set of criteria that, when met, comes as close as possible to guaranteeing a center has what it takes to fully develop each child’s potential.
In addition to the basics — ensuring that children are safe and happy — quality child- care centers have low teacher-child ratios and low overall group size, a low staff turnover, teachers who are well trained and who lead developmentally appropriate activities.
I would add that quality means different things to different people. Some are satisfied with the basics. Others look for specific educational features, such as music classes and field trips. Still others look for cultural diversity or teachers willing to contend with cloth diapers and serve organic baby food.
There’s only one thing about quality child-care centers, unfortunately, that everyone can agree on: There are not enough of them.
To find out about child-care centers in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga or Ashtabula counties, contact Starting Point at (216) 575-0061, 1-800-880-0971 or www.starting-point.org. For information on centers outside of those counties, contact the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association at (614) 849-0500, 1-877-547-6978 or www.occrra.org. They can give you contact information for nearby centers, as well as basic information about programs and cost.
To check out the health and safety record of a specific center, go to the state’s Web site, www.jfs.ohio.gov/cdc. As early as March, parents can check the quality status of centers participating in the Step Up to Quality program on this site as well. To find out if a center is accredited, you can visit the NAEYC’s Web site, www.naeyc.org.
Nothing replaces actually visiting the center yourself, spending time in the classrooms and talking with the staff. Ask yourself, Is this a place where I will feel comfortable leaving my child? No one can answer that question but you.
5 Best Child Care Centres in Cleveland, OH
Home Cleveland, OH 5 Best Child Care Centres in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland’s Best Child Care Centres:
Cleveland Child Care
Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center
Daisy’s Early Learning Center
Happy Works Daycare Inc.
Kids of the Future Child Care
The top rated Child Care Centres in Cleveland, OH are:
- Cleveland Child Care – has been serving children and families in Northeast Ohio for close to 50 years
- Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center – is the only Bilingual Child Care program & preschool in Cleveland
- Daisy’s Early Learning Center – provides year-round child care services for toddlers, preschool and school-age children
- Happy Works Daycare Inc.
– specializes in daycare, after school programs, and child development
- Kids of the Future Child Care – provide quality, loving care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old
Cleveland Child Care
Cleveland Child Care has had the privilege of serving children and families in Northeast Ohio for nearly 50 years. Since 1973, its commitment has been to assist children in becoming all that they were designed to be. The needs of the children and families they assist are very important to them. The goal is to maintain a learning environment that is both safe and welcoming, as well as one that encourages collaboration.
Parents who use their services want to ensure that their children have the best early learning opportunities possible, and they are devoted to making that a reality for their children. In each classroom, they provide high-quality care with loving, professional, and dedicated caregivers, as well as chances for all team members, families, and the community to benefit from their services.
Products/Services:
Child Care
LOCATION:
Address: 3274 W 58th St #5681, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 631-3211
Website: www.clechildcare.org
REVIEWS:
“CLE childcare has been by far the best placement for my daughter. She came at age 2 with medical issues and they never dismissed her or gave us a hard time. They learned how to dispense meds, give her tube feedings, and love her like she was like everyone else. They have been kind, courteous, and gone out of their way to help us- even after we left their center. I plan on sending our daughter back during winter/summer breaks because of the quality of care here. You won’t regret sending your child.” – Rachael S.
Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center
Little Footsteps Bilingual Child Enrichment Center is the only bilingual child care and preschool that is deeply anchored in tradition, family, and educating the children to be lifelong learners. They are dedicated to providing a stimulating atmosphere for all of the children in the heart of Cleveland’s West Side communities. They have deep ties to the community as members of the Spanish American Committee.
The childcare was founded in 1974 in response to the community’s demand for a low-cost, high-quality childcare option for families and children who speak Spanish. This program is now multi-generational, and they serve families that have stayed with them for a long time.
Products/Services:
Child Care
LOCATION:
Address: 4732 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 696-8215
Website: www.spanishamerican.org
REVIEWS:
“Excellent. My son has been attending this center for a year and 6 months now. The teachers are excellent. The director is excellent. I would highly recommend this daycare center.” – Delicia F.
Daisy’s Early Learning Center
Daisy’s Early Learning Center has been providing services to children and their families since 2003. Its early childhood program aims to develop children’s enthusiasm for learning. This entails instilling in children the desire to be active and imaginative explorers who are not afraid to experiment with their ideas and think for themselves. Its mission is to assist youngsters in becoming self-assured, self-assured, and curious learners. Daisy’s Early Learning Center is open all year for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children.
They address each child’s individual requirements in every program, regardless of their age or developmental stage. The new creative curriculum was created with the goal of ensuring that all children achieve and master important milestones.
Products/Services:
Child Care
LOCATION:
Address: 4801 Clark Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 939-1070
Website: www.daisydaycare.net
REVIEWS:
“One of the best daycares out there, they are very clean. I know all of the teachers they have been there for years and they are so nice. I never had any problems there. My kids love going there and they love their teachers.” – Andrea M.
Happy Works Daycare Inc.
Happy Works Daycare Inc. is a daycare center in Cleveland, Ohio, that has been serving the entire city for many years now. Daycare, After-School Programs, Child Development, Early Childhood Learning, Day Care, Child Care Services, and Early Childhood Education are just a few of the services they offer. The goal is to cultivate each child’s curiosity in a way that is personalized to his or her specific needs.
A Happy Works Daycare is a combination of a school, a preschool, and a learning center. Your child’s well-being is always the top priority, and they provide a loving and caring atmosphere.
Products/Services:
Child Care
LOCATION:
Address: 3510 W 41st St, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: (216) 398-7337
Website: www. happy-works-daycare-inc.business.site
REVIEWS:
“My granddaughter attended Happy Works from the age of 2. She was there for almost three years and during that time she was toilet trained, learned outstanding social skills, and was more than prepared to attend kindergarten. The staff was extremely qualified, professional, caring, and attentive to the needs of not only the child but the family as well. I would recommend them to anyone in search of a trusted and professional daycare and Head Start program.” – Emy B.
Kids of the Future Child Care
Kids of the Future Child Care was founded with the goal of providing high-quality, caring care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. For each family enrolled in Kids of the Future, the goal is to make it a home away from home experience. Because the team understands the value of well-balanced development, they provide a variety of creative options for mental, physical, and emotional development.
The children’s emotional and intellectual development are properly nurtured through all of the activities. Children are free to develop into brilliant young minds by engaging in interesting surroundings and engaging in hands-on learning.
Products/Services:
Child Care
LOCATION:
Address: 3132 W 41st St, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: (216) 961-1444
Website: www.kidsofthefuture21.wixsite.com
REVIEWS:
“My kids are here every day and they are very well cared for. The owner is amazing and she has a great group of staff that are very kind and accepting of all children. I would definitely recommend you choose this daycare because your child will receive adequate education while building new relationships with their peers.” – Sue P.
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| Lunch | Inexpensive restaurant | 1 person | 12 USD |
| Lunch | Middle class restaurant | 2 people | 52 USD |
| Lunch | McMeal at McDonald’s | 1 PC. | 6 USD |
| Drinks | Local beer | 0.5 liters | 4 USD |
| Drinks | Imported beer | 0.33 liters | 5USD |
| Drinks | Coke/Pepsi | 0.33 liters | 2USD |
| Drinks | Water | 0.33 liters | 1USD |
| Drinks | Cappuccino | Portion | 4 USD |
| Products | Water | 1.5 liters | 2USD |
| Products | White fresh bread | 500 g. | 2USD |
| Products | Eggs | 12 pcs. | 3 USD |
| Products | Milk | 1 liter | 1USD |
| Products | Bow | 1 kg. | 3 USD |
| Products | Cabbage | 1 head | 1USD |
| Products | White rice | 1 kg. | 3 USD |
| Products | Potato | 1 kg. | 5USD |
| Products | Tomatoes | 1 kg. | 4 USD |
| Products | Local cheese | 1 kg. | 11 USD |
| Meat | Chicken fillet | 1 kg. | 9 USD |
| Fruit | Apples |
1 kg. |
4 USD |
| Fruit | Bananas | 1 kg. | 1USD |
| Fruit | Oranges | 1 kg. | 8 USD |
| Alcohol | Middle class wine | 1 bottle | 13 USD |
| Alcohol | Local beer | 0.5 liters | 1USD |
| Alcohol | Imported beer | 0.33 liters | 1USD |
| Cigarettes | Marlboro | 1 pack | 6 USD |
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Transport |
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| Public transport | One way trip | 1 ticket | 3 USD |
| Public transport | Transport | Travel card | 85USD |
| Taxi | Starting tariff | Landing | 3 USD |
| Taxi | Trip |
1 km. |
2USD |
| Taxi | Waiting | 1 hour | 33 USD |
| Fuel | Gasoline | 1 liter | 1USD |
| Car, purchase | Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline | 1 PC. | $22,250 |
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| Sport | Fitness center, subscription | 1 month | 45 USD |
| Sport | Tennis court, rent | 1 hour | 35USD |
| Leisure | Cinema, international film | 1st place | 10USD |
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| Home for rent | Apartment in the city center | 1-room | 898 USD |
| Rental housing | Apartment not in the center | 1-room | 640 USD |
| Home for rent | Apartment in the city center | 3-room apartment | 1767 USD |
| Home for rent | Apartment not in the center | 3-room apartment | $1,160 |
| Utilities | Electricity, heating… 85 sq. meters | 1 month | 109 USD |
| Communication | Mobile communications | 1 minute | 0USD |
| Communication | Unlimited internet | 1 month | 47 USD |
| Buying a home | Apartment in the city center |
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| Buying a home | Apartment not in the center | 1 sq. meter | 515 USD |
| Salary | Average salary after taxes | 1 month | $2,599 |
| Mortgage | Interest rate | 1 year | 3.48% |
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| Average temperature | °C | 19 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 11 | |
| Average minimum | °C | 15 | 9 | 4 | -2 | -5 | -3 | -0 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 8 | |
| Rain | Days | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 154 | |
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| Fog | Days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 148 | |
| Storm | Days | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 33 | |
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| Humidity | % | 69 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 69 | |
| Wind Speed | Km/h | 17 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | |
| Length of day | hours | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | |
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Best Western Inn & Suites Cleveland
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Hotel in Cleveland
Located off Highway 59, this Cleveland, Texas hotel is 5.6 km from Sam Houston National Park. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Super 8 by Wyndham Cleveland TX
2 stars
Hotel in Cleveland
Featuring free WiFi, Comfort Inn & Suites is located in Cleveland. It features an outdoor pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk.
The room was very clean and the beds so comfortable. The breakfast had a good variety and the staff was friendly and helpful.
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Executive Inn & Suites
1 stars
New Caney (Near Cleveland)
The couples retreat is set in New Caney and offers a bar. The property is 34 km from Conroe and free private parking is offered.
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La Quinta by Wyndham Houston New Caney
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This hotel features an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. New Caney Inn & Suites is 6 km from Lake Houston National Park….
The property was very clean, staff was super friendly, pool was clean and cold, and actually served a hot breakfast! Plenty of places to eat! DoorDash and uber eats deliver to the hotel! Air condition was very cold! Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! Will not hesitate to book again!
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Secluded Texas Getaway with 25 Acres and Private Yard
Willis (Near Cleveland)
Secluded Texas Getaway with 25 Acres and Private Yard is located in Willis. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The location was great. It was very inviting, spacious and super clean. The front and back porches were great! They thought of everything; from outdoor games and activities to indoor games and amenities.
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
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Hotel in Porter
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites is located in Porter. It offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi.
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It is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the USA. The city was founded in 1796 by the famous politician and participant in the Revolutionary War, Moses Cleveland. The structure of the city is quite peculiar, it is divided into several districts, each of which has characteristic features and a unique cultural focus.
The main feature of the character of the inhabitants of Cleveland can be considered an indifferent attitude to the most diverse aspects of modern culture and creativity. For many years, the city has been regularly hosting … Open
In the central part of the city is the Public Square, which is surrounded by three of the largest skyscrapers. Here you can also see the Old Stone Church and the monument erected in honor of sailors and soldiers called Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.
The northernmost block of Cleveland is called the Civic Center, where the most important administrative buildings, the city hall and the city’s most beautiful parks are located. An unusual sculpture in the form of a large red seal was installed in the center of the district, as a symbol of the power and wisdom of the government. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Cleveland will delight lovers of excursions with an abundance of interesting places to visit. The city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, dedicated to famous rock and roll stars. It is one of the most famous museums in the … Open
The neighboring area is called the North Coast District, which contains a variety of attractions. Here you can see the modern football stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium, and one of the most popular museums Great Lakes Science Center is located not far away. But the most unusual cultural center is still the Rock and Roll Glory Museum, which houses collections of unique exhibits that tell about the most popular musical trend of the 80s.
Gourmets should definitely visit the Gateway District, where the most popular restaurants and bars are located. Connoisseurs of theatrical art will be interested in visiting the Playhouse Square area, where you can find the largest theaters in the United States. Vacationers with children should visit the Cleveland Zoo, where the smallest guests of the city can see tame animals, take pictures with them and even feed them.
There are also a lot of places for entertainment and active recreation in Cleveland. One of the favorite attractions for tourists is visiting the West Side Market. It is located in a beautiful building 19century, which … Open
Cleveland has a very interesting Italian quarter called Little Italy. Here, in addition to charming Italian restaurants, there are many more interesting things for tourists. The shops sell clothes and shoes from well-known Italian manufacturers, and there are also gastronomic shops that sell Italian wine and delicacies. Many interesting historical sites have been preserved in this area. Here is the beautiful Church of the Holy Rosary, which was built in 1905, and also the Alta House, which was also built at the end of the 19th century and belonged to the Italian community.
The city is home to one of the finest art museums in the United States, the Cleveland Museum of Art. It contains unique art objects brought from different parts of the world. Many exhibits date back to the Middle Ages, examples of Asian and Indian art are of great interest. Thrifty tourists will be pleased to know that the entrance to this museum is absolutely free.
1. The best time for a trip is the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. In the spring and autumn, the region always has a lot of precipitation, and tornadoes and hail often occur. 2. Despite … Open
Travelers with children will be interested in visiting the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, a tour of which promises to be educational not only for kids. The museum houses a collection of exhibits dedicated to the rich world of animals and plants. Here you can see, among other things, samples of fossils discovered by archaeologists in various areas of the United States.
Cleveland has a beautiful botanical garden, which is also sure to please nature lovers. Part of his collection of exotic plants is hidden in the greenhouse, so you can visit the garden at any time of the year. It is most interesting to walk along it in the summer, when the garden is decorated with interesting landscape compositions.
In Cleveland, there are hotels that are very attractive from a design point of view; in the very center of the city there is an upscale Hampton Inn Cleveland-Downtown. The hotel occupies a beautiful high-rise building, its rooms are … Open
Those who like to relax in the fresh air should take a walk in Edgewater Park. It is located near the coast, this park has many equipped picnic areas, free space for active games and original monuments. On the territory of this park there is a clean, well-groomed beach, where in summer you can sunbathe and enjoy water activities.
Among other interesting sights, the Museum of Money is worth noting. Its collection of exhibits is incredibly diverse. The most unusual exhibit is the money tree – a very beautiful living tree, on the branches of which dozens of banknotes are tied.
Cultural attractions in Cleveland
Cleveland will delight lovers of excursions with an abundance of interesting places to visit. The city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, dedicated to the famous rock and roll stars, it is one of the largest museums of this direction in the world. Cleveland is considered the birthplace of rock, it was here that the world’s first radio station was created, which broadcast music exclusively in this direction. Today, the museum has a rich and diverse collection of exhibits, one way or another related to the history of rock and roll. Here you can see old vinyl records, the first audio cassettes with albums of legendary rock bands, as well as a collection of musical instruments that were once played by famous rock stars.
Art lovers will love the Cleveland Museum of Art, which has also become world famous thanks to its unique collection of exhibits. Today, over 45,000 pieces of art are kept within its walls, some of which are over a thousand years old. Ancient sculptures and tapestries, paintings of various periods and collections of graphics – for the convenience of visitors, the huge collection is divided into several thematic zones. There are halls dedicated to the art of Ancient Egypt, as well as halls with collections from Asian states. Since its opening, the unique museum has not charged visitors; more than 600,000 people come to admire its exhibits every year.
The Great Lakes Science Center Museum will be a great place for a family visit, in fact, it is a multifunctional research center. Its expositions are devoted to various areas of modern science and technology, most of the exhibits presented in the museum are interactive.
Visitors can take them in hand, turn on specially created technical installations and follow the principle of their operation. This museum can be visited even with children of preschool age; special educational excursions are held here for them. The most unusual “exhibit” of the museum is the old cargo ship William G. Mather moored at the pier. Once it was one of the main types of river transport in the Great Lakes system. More about cultural attractions
Cleveland Entertainment
There are also a lot of places for entertainment and active recreation in Cleveland. One of the favorite attractions for tourists is visiting the West Side Market. It is housed in a beautiful 19th century building that has recently been restored. In addition to products popular with the townspeople, the market sells interesting souvenirs and antiques, local artists and artisans present their works here. Looking at such a market, you can become a participant in the tasting of rare products, as well as chat with local artists.
Cleveland has an excellent Greater Cleveland Aquarium, which is a popular holiday destination for tourists with children. It is relatively small, but the collection of its marine life is very diverse and interesting. In addition to exotic fish, visitors can see rare reptiles, stingrays and sharks. Educational excursions are held for children in the aquarium, and one of the favorite entertainments for visitors is watching how the staff feed sharks and other dangerous marine predators.
Cleveland has also prepared an interesting surprise for fans of gambling. They will be able to visit the famous Horseshoe casino. Its location is a beautiful historical building, which is a valuable architectural monument. During the reconstruction, the pristine finish was preserved as much as possible, so visitors can enjoy gambling in a very atmospheric environment. In addition to gambling halls, the historical building also houses several popular restaurants and bars, so absolutely everyone will be interested in visiting here.
Cleveland is also famous for its picturesque parks. One of the most beautiful and most visited is Cleveland Metroparks. It is very large, on the territory of this park there are equipped playgrounds for children, as well as a lot of free space for sports games. Throughout the park there are special paths for hiking and cycling, there are also special areas for organizing a picnic. In the summer, interesting entertainment programs and festivals are often held in the park. More about entertainment
Cleveland attractions for families with children
In Cleveland, you can choose entertainment for the whole family to suit every taste. A visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo should be a must-see for the family excursion program. This zoo is distinguished not only by its impressive scale, but also by its very beautiful design. Huge trees grow on its territory, and chic enclosures are equipped for animals. Among the inhabitants of the zoo are lions and gorillas, hippos live in a huge artificial pond, and brown bears walk along one of the spacious enclosures. Guests of the zoo can walk around its territory on their own or with a guide and supplement the tour with an informative lecture.
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium invites guests to get acquainted with the diversity of the inhabitants of the underwater world. The main visitors of this small aquarium are tourists and locals with children. In the aquarium they can see rare sharks, exotic fish, amphibians and reptiles. The aquarium is very beautifully decorated, it is decorated with artistic illumination and interesting displays in a marine style.
It will be nice to take a walk with children in the Cleveland Botanical Garden, it is not at all like the numerous botanical gardens that can be visited in a number of other European cities. The territory of this vast botanical garden is divided into several thematic zones, each of which is dedicated to the nature of one of the regions of our planet. There is also a so-called desert zone with cacti, and a real tropical forest in which it constantly rains. Another interesting feature of the garden is its inhabitants. It has become home to hundreds of exotic butterflies, birds and turtles, which children will definitely enjoy watching. A significant part of the plant collection is hidden in a special glazed pavilion, and it is surrounded by an incredibly beautiful surrounding area with many artificial ponds and wooden structures.
Those who just want to relax in a picturesque natural area, away from the noise of city streets, should visit the Rocky River Reservation Park. This park is located on the shore of the lake; its visitors have many opportunities for interesting recreation. You can walk or ride a bike in the park. Children really like to feed the birds that swim in the lake. The park has specially designated areas where you can organize a picnic, and there is also a high-class horse riding center. More about children’s attractions
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West Market Building
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There are no large chandeliers typical for buildings of such scale in the market building; they are replaced by dozens of spotlights distributed over the surface of the ceiling. The city authorities do not stop modernizing and improving the historic building, not so long ago new storage facilities were built in it, and a new heating system was also installed. In 2004, the first major reconstruction of the building in many years was completed, and in 2012, the celebration of the anniversary of the historic market took place. The Western Market is Cleveland’s true living history. Many tents have been working in it for more than a dozen years, they belong to hereditary farmers. …
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Lexington hotel welcomes guests with houseplants
Some people don’t have someone to take care of their houseplants while traveling, while others just want to take a piece of their comfort away from home. The Lexington Hotel has special rooms that are optimally suited to such guests. The hotel staff does not intend to stop at only one original service; soon many more interesting services will be available to guests.
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Detroit
The city of Detroit, located in southeastern Michigan, was founded by the Frenchman Antoine Lome de la Mont-Cadillac in the early 18th century. The population of the city with all the surrounding suburbs is 4.4 million people, although today about 900 thousand people live in Detroit itself, of which the white population is approximately 10% and is concentrated in the southern part of the city, the rest … Open »
Ohio
One of the ancient architectural structures in Ohio is the Serpent Mound. A mound in the form of a reptile that swallowed an egg is located near the Serpent Mound crater, in Adams County. The creators of the miracle from the earth were the Indian tribes. The length of the snake exceeds 400 meters, and its height is more than a meter. It is not known exactly who created this object and, most importantly, for what purpose – there are no . .. Open »
Pittsburgh
A large port city located on the banks of the Ohio River, a major financial and commercial center of the United States. The city was founded in the middle of the 18th century, in 1761 a fortification was erected on the river bank – Fort Pitt, around which residential buildings were built. Thanks to the wealth of natural resources, Pittsburgh quickly acquired the status of a major industrial center, and … Open »
Columbus
Love painting? In Columbus, in the thirtieth year of the twentieth century, an art museum was opened. Having visited it, you will notice that here are masterpieces in the Art Nouveau style of European and American masters. In addition, a significant part of the exposition is made up of the creative works of the Impressionists, Expressionists and adherents of Cubism. Great creations are presented here … Open »
Brighton
The most important and very beautiful building of Brighton, as mentioned above, is the Royal Pavilion. When George the Fourth came to the city, he stayed on the sea coast in a farmer’s house, which at first was small. In 1787, the building acquires a luxurious look of a villa; during the reconstruction, neoclassical details were used. From now on, the building … Open »
Buffalo
Buffalo is the second largest city in the United States, a real paradise for travel and entertainment lovers. Speaking of routes for tourists, it is worth paying attention to the main areas of the city, each of which offers a lot of entertainment. The Allentown area is famous for its exhibition centers, variety of nightclubs and bars, antique shops offering a wide range of … Open »
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Cleveland (OH) | it’s… What is Cleveland, Ohio?
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Cleveland (eng. Cleveland ) is a city in Ohio, in the United States of America.
Cleveland is the capital of Cuyahoga County and the largest city in Ohio. The city is located on the south shore of Lake Erie, on the Cuyahoga River, about 100 km west of the Pennsylvania state line. The city was founded in 1796 and named after General Moses Cleveland (Moses Cleaveland), but as a result of a typo in the local newspaper, the letter “a” in the name of the city was omitted. This is how the name of the city came about. The city became an industrial center with an extensive network of canals and railways. Even though the decline of heavy industry hit the city hard, Cleveland managed to diversify its economy. Now Cleveland provides financial, insurance and medical services. Cleveland occupies one of the first places in the country in terms of the quality of medical services provided.
According to the 2000 census, the city’s population was 478,403 people. According to this indicator, Cleveland ranks 2nd in the state of Ohio and 33rd in the nation as a whole. The population of Cleveland with all the suburbs is 2,250,871 people. According to this indicator, Cleveland ranks first in the state of Ohio and 23rd in the nation as a whole.
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Since 1955, the Cleveland subway has been operating. The total length of the lines is 54 km, the number of stations is 49, lines —- 3.
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- Cleveland Indians baseball team
- Cleveland Browns – American Football
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Universities
Cleveland is home to many universities and colleges. Cleveland State University (CSU) is located in the city center and is a city university offering a four-year program.
Case western Reserve University (CWRU) is located in the University district of the city and is widely known both at home and abroad. This is a private university, which is engaged in both teaching and research.
The Cleveland Institute of Art and the Cleveland Institute of Music are also located in the University area of the city.
Also located in the city are Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cuyahoga Community College, Myers University and Ohio Technical College
Cultural life of the city
Theatres, concert halls
The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the best symphony orchestras in the USA.
Museums
- The Cleveland Museum of Art is known for its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
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Cleveland has 20 sister cities. [1]
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- The British weekly The Economist named Cleveland and Pittsburgh the best US cities in 2005 (in terms of quality of life).
- In June 2007, the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 36 years, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
- On December 12, 2003, ex-president of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev died in Cleveland after a long and serious illness.
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General information about the city of Cleveland
Cleveland is a large city located in the Midwest. It is located in the northern part of Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. The state capital is Columbus, and Cleveland is the largest metropolitan area in the state called Greater Cleveland. The Cleveland metropolitan area has approximately 2.25 million people (23rd in the entire US). Now the population of the city of Cleveland has decreased by 2 times compared to 1950 and is 478.4 thousand people (43rd place among the largest cities in America).
History of the development of the city. The founder of the city was Moses Cleveland – politician, general, participant in the Revolutionary War. He led the Connecticut Land Company expedition, which explored northeast Ohio. As a result, in 1796, a settlement was founded at the confluence of the Cuyahoga River into Lake Erie. At first, the letter “a” took place in the name of the city, but then it disappeared, and the city began to be called Cleveland. On this occasion, there is a legend that it was the publisher of the first newspaper in the city that got rid of the letter, for convenience during the placement of the name.
The growth and development of the city was greatly facilitated by the geographical location, this was one of the key factors. With the development of the railroad, Cleveland grew more and more and turned into an industrial center. Two well-known names of millionaires are associated with this city: the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds. In the 1920s, the city ranked 5th in the United States in terms of population. But with the onset of the Great Depression, heavy industry fell into decline, the city stopped developing, and the automotive industry also began to experience hard times. The development of the region was very dependent on these two industries, and even repeated attempts to diversify the economy were unsuccessful. In the meantime, the population of Cleveland began to decline and continues to decline to this day, and the city has become a calm “wilderness” on a national scale. The rich and middle class are still moving to the suburbs. Jobs are being cut in the city, the infrastructure is not developing, so budgetary problems arise. Compared to several successful areas (center, downtown, etc.), the rest are considered depressive.
Attractions. Despite such a promising start and not very successful further development, the city has a lot of wonderful sights that are worthy of attention. Cleveland has many peculiar areas with their own special and unique character. This characteristic highlight of the city shows its diversity in ethnic, cultural, and architectural terms.
Near the central square of the city, Public Square, there are 3 tallest buildings in the city. The central square itself is famous for its large monument to soldiers and sailors Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument and the ancient OldStone Church. The administrative center of the city is located north of Public Square, and is called the Civic Center. This block contains the Cleveland Mall park area, which consists of three separate areas and is distinguished by its landscaping. The city hall building City Hall and an unusual red sculpture in the form of a Free Stamp seal are located here. Public Square and Civic Center are great family-friendly destinations within walking distance of Lake Erie and great views of the skyscrapers.
Another tourist center located further north on the lake is the North Coast District. Here, very close to each other (less than 1 km), two important sights of the city are located: the Great Lakes Science Center museum and the Cleveland Browns Stadium, where the Cleveland Browns National Football League team trains and plays.
The nautical theme can be experienced in the harbor, where the Steamship William G. Mather MaritimeMuseum and the USS Cod (SS-224), which was an active participant in World War 2, are moored.
Music lovers will be pleased with a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The museum itself is located on the banks of the Erie and impresses with its architectural features and iconic exhibits. This is another of Cleveland’s top attractions.
The Gateway District houses sports facilities: Quicken Loans Arena, a basketball stadium for the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, and Progressive Field, home to the MLB Cleveland Indians. There are also famous restaurants and cafes here. Downtown Playhouse Square, located east of GatewayDistrict. It is home to the second largest theater complex in the United States, Playhouse Square Center.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is located in the University Circle area, which has a large collection of art from the period of pre-Columbian America, as well as Indian and Asian art. It is considered one of the best in America. Admission is free to view the permanent collections. There are also a number of other attractions within University Circle, such as the Cleveland Botanical Garden and Severance Hall. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History deserves special attention.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is famous for its large collection of animals from all over the world, as well as their living conditions (as close to natural as possible).
City of Cleveland Population
The majority of Cleveland residents are African Americans (52.5%), followed by whites at 40. 4%. The rest of the population is predominantly Hispanic and Asian. Part of the population is also descendants of immigrants from Italy, Poland, Ireland, Germany and other countries. Approximately 26.3% of Cleveland’s population lives in extreme poverty, and these are mostly areas where African Americans live. Crime is much higher there than in other areas.
Climate. In summer, the weather is mostly warm and humid. Winter, compared to other central cities in America, is cold and very snowy. Also in the spring-summer period, there is a possibility of tornadoes and hail. Lake Erie affects the amount and unevenness of rainfall. Because of this, the eastern part of the Cleveland suburbs receives much more precipitation than the rest. And all because, passing through the warm surface of the Great Lakes, the Arctic air takes moisture and this causes a lot of snow. In Cleveland, cold arctic air passing through Lake Erie from the west also causes snow squalls from the eastern part of the city to Buffalo. But such a weather effect can only be achieved if Erie is not frozen. Then snowfalls are very difficult to predict and a large amount of precipitation in the form of snow is possible.
In the spring, when Lake Erie warms up, it becomes very beautiful and scenic. Nature comes to life, begins to please the eye with a riot of greenery and colors, but this whole wonderful picture is spoiled by the invasion of mosquitoes, which, fortunately, lasts only a week. In autumn, when the lake cools down, the unpleasant situation with mosquitoes repeats.
Cleveland is the largest city in Ohio, but the state capital is Columbus. Cleveland is located in the Midwest, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. The city is the largest urban agglomeration with a population of just over 2.3 million people. Cleveland ranks 23rd in the list of US cities by population and 46th in the list of largest cities. Its second name is Greater Cleveland.
The city was founded by a participant in the war for independence, a major general, a very famous politician at that time – Moses Cleveland. He was the creator and leader of the expedition, the purpose of which was to explore and study the territories located in the northeast of the current state of Ohio. This expedition was called the Connecticut Land Company.
Thanks to surveys of these lands, in the mid-nineties of the 18th century, not far from the confluence of the local Cuyagoha River into Lake Erie, Moses and his companions founded a small settlement. The development of the city, like many modern cities in the United States of America, was facilitated by a convenient geographical position – it was for Cleveland that this played a fundamental role.
Since the laying of railroad tracks here, Cleveland began to grow rapidly and very soon turned into an industrial center. Cleveland is known throughout the world by two surnames that are familiar to almost every inhabitant of the planet – these are Rockefeller and Rothschild – famous millionaires. The main development here was the heavy and automotive industries, but this did not last long.
After the start of the Great Depression, Cleveland stopped developing, the automotive industry was not going through the best of times, but the hard one completely fell into decay. These two industries were the backbone of the city’s economic stability, and with their problems began problems in the Cleveland economy. Multiple attempts to “revive” the heavy and automotive industries were unsuccessful. The city was going through very difficult times for itself, residents began to leave the city in search of work and a better life. This led to a significant reduction in the population of Cleveland and turned it from a successful and developing industrial center into a quiet and peaceful “wilderness” on a huge scale. The upper wealthy and middle classes moved to the suburbs of Cleveland. The city is still empty, there is a constant reduction in jobs, there is no development of urban infrastructure, there are big problems in the budget and economy of the city. The city center clearly contrasts with its outskirts, which are considered to be very restless and depressing. But, despite such a sad story of remarkable prosperity and the imminent decline of development, the city still attracts a considerable number of tourists every year.
Cleveland has many attractions worth seeing. There are many areas here that are unique in their peculiarity, originality and specificity. Cleveland has a pronounced diversity in cultural, ethnic, as well as architectural terms. In the city center, not far from the main Public Square, there are the tallest buildings in the city. The central square itself is also remarkable. It is known for its huge monument to sailors and soldiers, which is called the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. Considerable attention of visitors is attracted by the old church OldStone Church, which is located here. Civic Center, north of the square, is the administrative center of Cleveland, in which the Cleveland Mall is located – a park area. Consisting of three well-maintained sites, independent and different from each other, it attracts great attention to guests, visitors to the city and numerous tourists. This is a great place for family vacations and walks with friends, which offers a wonderful view of Lake Erie.
Nearby there is a very unusual sculpture – a red monument in the form of a seal called the Free Stamp. Nearby is the City Hall building. One of the favorite places for tourists is the North Coast District, located north of Lake Erie. Two very important Cleveland attractions are located here, at a relatively short distance from each other, less than a kilometer. These are the famous Great Lakes Science Center and a huge sports arena – the Cleveland Browns Stadium. This stadium is also known for training here and
The Cleveland Browns, which are members of the National Football League, play their football matches. Another world-famous attraction in Cleveland is the Rock and Roll Museum of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on the shores of Lake Erie. Its visitors will be greatly impressed by its architectural features and the uniqueness of the exhibits presented in it.