Welcome, Childcare Partners!
Kindergarten is the first step on the journey to lifelong learning! Our network of K-8, tuition-free, public schools in Cleveland encourages joyful learning in a setting where scholars can grow, explore, and thrive.
Our teachers, staff, and community would love to be a part of making that first day -- and every day after that -- special for both our families and their young scholars.
Join us at these upcoming events!
Kindergarten the Breakthrough Way (Virtual) | Thursday, February 22nd from 10:30 - 11:30 am
ABOUT US
Welcome to Kindergarten
at Breakthrough
The first step on the journey to lifelong learning!
It’s important to choose a school that encourages joyful learning in a setting that encourages your scholar to grow, explore, and thrive.
Located across Cleveland, we offer a network of nonprofit, tuition-free K-8 schools in Cleveland, and we'd love to have you join our growing community!
Kindergarten at Breakthrough: Here We
ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE LEARNING
Lessons are taught live by our amazing team of Breakthrough teachers. They will experience a variety of fun learning formats and specials including small group learning, breakout rooms, art, music, physical education, and more.
Each school day follows a schedule and routine, complete with joyful learning, team-building, and breaks in between.
SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY
We know that remote learning takes a major commitment and effort from parents and families, and we’re here to make the experience as seamless as possible, supporting you each step of the way.
We provide the technology, wifi accessibility, and tech-support needed to facilitate remote learning and we also offer grab-and-go meal kits each week.
EVERYONE LEARNS HERE!
We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion of all types of learners and we work hard to make sure that our schools are brave spaces where exceptional learners are supported and have all the resources needed to reach their full potential.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Parents and families are the cornerstones to our scholar's success and we deeply value the relationship we have with parents. You can expect transparent communication and collaboration from each and every teacher and staff member, from day one.
We love our Breakthrough Family!
10 Reasons Families Chose Our Schools
What families are saying...
“I feel that he will have a great start. Because he started here, and this is a great foundation for him. He already talks about college and the future, so I know he's going to do great when he leaves here. I just know it."
Kindergarten Readiness Resources
Developmental Milestones Checklist
A checklist of important developmental milestones for incoming kindergarteners!
Top 10 Kindergarten Readiness Skills
Ten skills to practice with your child, along with tips for parent and student expectations for success.
Before School Starts Summer Checklist
A checklist of kindergarten readiness activities to practice with your child over summer!
Printable K-Readiness Worksheets
A collection of seven fun and printable activities for your child to practice writing, counting and more.
Printable Kindergarten
Sight Words
Download a printable sight word cards to help you prepare for kindergarten!
Books to Read With Your Kindergartner
All of the below books are available for free through the Cleveland Public Library and can be picked up at their 28 locations or reserved online!
The Day You Begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
by Margaret McNamara &
G. Brian Karas
The Name Jar
by Yangsook Choi
Juneteenth for Mazie
by Floyd Cooper
What is Given from the Heart
by Patricia C. McKissack
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Free. Public. Open to All.
Our entire network of schools is free, public, and open to all. No tuition, no vouchers. Students with IEP? No problem. You simply have to secure your child's spot by registering them before the start of the school year. We do have limited spaces, and are already starting wait lists in certain grades. If you have two or more children you'd like to enroll, we especially encourage you to start your application soon to avoid wait lists in different grades.