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Music Instruction 
Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
Early Childhood 
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
BOP STOP 
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Kindergarten
Ages: Age 5 years by September 30
Session Length: Academic School Year
TMS Kindergarten reinforces essential social and academic skills needed to prepare children for life long learning and confidence.
Students must be 5 years by September 30th or those accepted for early enrollment of kindergarten by their home school district. TMS does not provide early admissions screening and will accept the decision of the home school district.
Academic School Year Mid-August to early June from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Kindergarten + may be added to extend hours to include Before and After school care for TMS kindergarten students. Click here for details.
Our Kindergarten curriculum aligns with state standards for kindergarten while providing a socially supportive and enriching classroom experience. Classrooms have a smaller group size to support individual instruction and are led by a certified teacher. Typical TMS Specials such as Music, Drama, and Science are woven into the week.
TMS is an ODJFS licensed kindergarten. Students will receive a report card and follow all ODE standards and requirements for kindergarten.
Applications Now Available for the 2024 - 2025 School Year!
Tuition Rates for the 2024 - 2025 School Year:
- School Year: $13,400 (5 days a week, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify with a maximum of $5,000 in aid.
Register
| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 Aug 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | University Circle | $13,400 annually | Apply |
| August 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 Aug 19, 2024 - May 30, 2025 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Ohio City | $13,400 annually | Join Waitlist |
Faculty
Carla Kelly
Kindergarten Teacher
I am in my 6th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach! I am a mom to a beautiful daughter, who is attending Kent State, and we have a little dog, Teddy! Expand
I am in my 6th year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach! I am a mom to a beautiful daughter, who is attending Kent State, and we have a little dog, Teddy!
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Elissa Davis
Kindergarten Teacher
Elissa Davis graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor in Science of Education. Teaching has always been her passion and dream career when she was a kid. She was a student teacher and a sub at TMS before being hired full time. When not teaching she enjoys reading and spending time... Expand
Elissa Davis graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor in Science of Education.
Teaching has always been her passion and dream career when she was a kid. She was a student teacher and a sub at TMS before being hired full time.
When not teaching she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends
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