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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 30 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. Runs 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 2023 - 2024 School Year!
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify with a maximum of $3,000 in aid.
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| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2023 - May 31, 2024 Aug 21, 2023 - May 31, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Ohio City | $13,000 annually | Enroll |
| August 21, 2023 - May 31, 2024 Aug 21, 2023 - May 31, 2024 | Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | University Circle | $13,000 annually | Enroll |
Faculty
Anne Hickman
Kindergarten Teacher
Anne Hickman joined The Music Settlement staff in 2010 and has more than 25 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Cleveland State University and a Master's Degree in Reading Instruction from Notre Dame College. Anne loves spending time with... Expand
Anne Hickman joined The Music Settlement staff in 2010 and has more than 25 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Cleveland State University and a Master's Degree in Reading Instruction from Notre Dame College. Anne loves spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband.
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Carla Kelly
Kindergarten Teacher
I am in my 3rd year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. This is a new and exciting year for me. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach!! I am a mom to a beautiful teenage daughter, and we have a ... Expand
I am in my 3rd year teaching at The Music Settlement. This year I am teaching Kindergarten in Ohio City. This is a new and exciting year for me. I have been teaching early childhood for over 20 years. I enjoy reading, cooking and the beach!! I am a mom to a beautiful teenage daughter, and we have a little dog, Teddy!
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