Listed below is each location and the programs they offer. For a map of each location, click on the name. Please use the accompanying contact information if you have questions or concerns. You are welcome to fill out our contact form as well.
This location information is current as of February 10, 2021.
Portage Learning Centers Main Office
Early Head Start, Head Start, Home-Based Programs, and Administrative Offices are housed at this location.
Executive Director: Suzanne Livengood
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 8 am – 4 pm, and Friday 8 am – 12 pm
145 North Chestnut Street, Lower Level,
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Our office is located in the Key Bank Building, directly across from the Ravenna Post Office.
Phone: (330) 297-7795
Fax: (330) 297-8740
ALL OF OUR CENTERS ARE FIVE-STAR RATED IN THE OHIO STEP UP TO QUALITY SYSTEM!
Atwater Child Development Center
Atwater Portage Learning Center
Head Start Programming Only
Site Supervisor: Jessica Boston
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm, and Friday 8 am – 12 pm
1464 Industry Road (Located inside Waterloo Local Schools)
Atwater, Ohio 44201
Phone: 330 597-4816
Kent Child Development Center
Kent Learning Center
Head Start and Early Head Start Programming
Site Supervisor: Melissa Madaffer
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 4 pm, and Friday 7:30 – 12 pm
200 North Mantua Street (located in Central School)
Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 330 676-9531
Fax: 330 676-0594
Ravenna Child Development Center
Ravenna Learning Center
Head Start Programming Only
Site Supervisor: Melissa Hamp
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday, 7 am – 4 pm, and Friday 8 – 12 pm
4833 Harding Ave.
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330 297-1662
Fax: 330 297-1698
Streetsboro Child Development Center
Streetsboro Learning Center
Head Start Programming Only
Site Supervisor: Johnna Lohr-Gill
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm, and Friday 7:30 am – 12 pm
1880 State Route 303
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
Phone: 330 626-1819
Fax: 330 626-2652
Home-Based Programs
Early Head Start Home-Based Program Supervisor: Lisa Carwithen
Head Start Home-Based Program Supervisor: Kim Vojtkofsky
This program is now being offered virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.