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At Clever Bee Academy, we offer a deeply integrated and individualized approach to occupational therapy for children in Cleveland. Our programs are designed to nurture each child’s development by addressing their unique needs in sensory processing, fine motor coordination, and daily living skills. Through close collaboration with licensed occupational therapists and educators, we create an environment where your child can gain independence, build confidence, and thrive in both academic and social settings.
Clever Bee Academy is proud to offer one of Cleveland’s most inclusive and therapeutic preschool environments. Our occupational therapy services are seamlessly embedded into the daily experiences of our students, ensuring that support is consistent and natural. We focus on three core areas of development:
Our sensory processing interventions help children better understand and respond to the world around them. Through tactile activities, sensory-friendly environments, and therapist-guided exposure, we help kids manage sensory input in a healthy, empowering way.
Fine motor development is equally essential. Whether it’s holding a crayon, buttoning a shirt, or stacking blocks, our occupational therapists work directly with children to improve coordination, strength, and precision. These foundational skills help prepare them for academic readiness and everyday tasks.
Daily living skills are also a cornerstone of our program. We support children in learning how to manage self-care routines, follow instructions, and perform tasks that encourage independence. The consistent reinforcement of these skills within our preschool setting means your child is practicing and applying their progress every day.
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Unlike traditional therapy settings, our Occupational Therapy for Children in Cleveland is woven into a dynamic preschool day. Children are not pulled out for sterile therapy sessions—instead, they engage in real-world, meaningful activities within a community of peers. This natural integration improves results and boosts confidence.
Parents consistently share that the improvements they see in their children’s behavior, independence, and confidence are directly linked to the daily therapeutic support they receive at Clever Bee. We’re more than a preschool. We’re a developmental support system.
Our Inclusion Program at Clever Bee Academy’s Cleveland location is a model of compassionate, child-centered care. It serves children ages 2.5 to 5 and is especially beneficial for children on the autism spectrum, those experiencing developmental delays, or those recovering from trauma. In addition to occupational therapy, we offer access to ABA therapy, speech therapy, and trauma-informed care services, creating a truly holistic support system.
We work with Cleveland-based pediatric professionals to ensure all therapies are coordinated effectively. Each child benefits from an individualized plan designed in cooperation with their caregivers, therapists, and educators. This level of collaboration ensures consistent, high-quality care tailored to each child’s developmental needs. Our mission is to help children develop at their own pace while feeling included, valued, and safe.
Secure entrances and exits, sign-in and sign-out journals, dedicated janitorial and maintenance techs.
Education suites, educational and age appropriate learning and play supplies, books, blocks, sand and art materials; appropriate teacher to student ratios.
Indoor and/or outdoor gyms; creative and engaging activities.
Collaborative, positive relationship between teachers, children and families; experienced academy leadership; family communication and feedback processes.
Take the Next Step with Cleveland’s Trusted OT Program for Kids
If you’re searching for Occupational Therapy for Children in Cleveland or nearby areas, Clever Bee Academy is ready to welcome your family. We invite you to schedule a tour of our facility or speak with one of our experienced team members to learn more.
Our Cleveland, Ohio Child Programs
From Beachwood to Parma and Cleveland Heights to Lakewood, Clever Bee Academy provides unmatched support for young children and families seeking occupational therapy in a preschool setting. We are committed to helping every child reach their full potential—right here in Cleveland.
Infants are born ready to learn and explore the world! Our infant child care classrooms are where child care begins and where your baby develops into a curious and active child. Purposeful play is integrated into every lesson to ensure your infant begins their path to learning with constructive and fun activities.
Toddlers are always on the go! Our toddler classrooms provide a safe environment where your child can explore and learn. Teachers promote self-care skills such as feeding, cleaning, and dressing. As you would expect from the best toddlers schools in the state, Clever Bee Academy Ohio will support your child’s large motor development and hand-eye coordination through a variety of activities such as kicking balls, tossing, writing, drawing, and lacing. Ultimately, we help prepare toddlers for the more challenging preschool programs.
Welcome to Clever Bee Academy’s preschool program! Our preschool classrooms provide daytime child care to meet children’s needs for continued growth and preparation into a key transition – entering kindergarten at the end of the program. We believe that preschool programs promote a healthy adjustment in this period, helping build healthy transitions and attachments in the future.
More than 70 percent of U.S. children have parents who work away from home, leaving 15 million youth unsupervised by adults when the school day ends. With Clever Bee Academy’s before and after-school care program, your kids can enjoy a safe environment to develop in as they wait for you before and after school.
Our summer camp program provides a variety of hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem solving, innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Enriching teacher-led projects stimulate child discovery through small and large group activities.
Our program supports busy families with adult supervision and child care for their children when they are not in school.
Since Clever Bee Academy first opened its doors in 2001, we’ve been committed to stimulating the spirit of learning in infants to preteens. Our dedication to this cause has led to opening 14 academies across Ohio—in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo, featuring HeadStart, Pre4Cle and Step-Up-To-Quality credentials.
Clever Bee Academy opened our first Ohio location in Cleveland in Dec., 2001. Today we proudly have academies in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo for a total of 14 locations dedicated to providing high-quality child care, preschool, and school readiness programs to the communities we serve.
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Clever Bee Academy opened our first Ohio location in Cleveland in Dec., 2001. Today we proudly have academies in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo for a total of 14 locations dedicated to providing high-quality child care, preschool, and school readiness programs to the communities we serve.
