Early Childhood FAQs

Division of Early Childhood – (216) 529-5018

Q:        What does the Division of Early Childhood offer? 

A:        The Division of Early Childhood offers a wide variety of support, education and community building programs and services for those residents raising or caring for our young children birth through age five. 

Q:       I am looking for childcare, where do I go? 

A:       Please contact: Division of Early Childhood (216) 529-5018 or you can access the listing by clicking here  or contact: Starting Point – www.startingpoint

Q:       I have questions about staff/child ratios in childcare centers? 

A:        Please contact: Division of Early Childhood (216) 529-5018 or you can access the listing by clicking here or contact: Child Care Licensing (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) (877) 302-2347. 

Q:       I am new to Lakewood and looking for things to do with my young family? 

A:       Please contact: Division of Early Childhood (216) 529-5018 or you can access the listing by clicking here or contact: Lakewood Early Childhood PTA- http://www.lecpta.com/ 

Frequently Asked For Phone Numbers

• Cuyahoga County Childcare Assistance for Working Families (216) 987-6929.
• Starting Point Resource and Referral (216) 575-0061.
• Lakewood Community Service Center (216) 226-6466.
• Lakewood City Schools (216) 529-4000.
• Lakewood Recreation Department (216) 529-4081.
• Child Care Licensing (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
• (1-877) 302-2347.
• Any concerns related to child abuse/neglect, please report to (216) 696-KIDS (5437)