Small Hands Grasp Big Dreams

Award Winning Care, Custom Curriculum, And A Family Led Passion For Growing Lifelong Learners

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Brunswick, Chagrin Falls, Kirtland & Mentor, OH

Founded By Family Who Deliver The Best Start

Jennifer and Brian Sprafka combined their love of children with exceptional customer service to create a home away from home. As students, their children benefited from the same early learning excellence the Sprafka’s pride themselves on and put into action their mission to deliver the best start.

A Mission To Build A Better Future

Strengthening the future by giving your child the best start today. Building strong relationships fueled by empathy and respect creates the best early learning environment for your child–because learning is more than just ABCs and 123s.

Our Core Values That Build A Foundation Of Trust:

Integrity

Our values are at the core of who we are, and we genuinely live our values every day with uncompromising honesty and respect for each other, your family, and the community.

Innovation

We seek to continually grow and improve every aspect of our company through conviction, collaboration, and creativity. We never stop learning from anyone anywhere.

Teamwork

Teachers, staff, and parents are what make us unique. We work as a team to create the best early environment, where each member is dependable, flexible, accountable, and respectful.

Passionate Customer Service

We provide the best quality service, creating loyal customers who become ambassadors of our program—passionate teachers and staff guarantee that no family leaves our center dissatisfied.

Fun

It’s easy for us to have fun and a positive attitude because each staff member genuinely loves what they do. Having fun is vital in providing a warm, friendly haven for your child.

The Collaborative Curriculum© Gives Your Child An Edge

Brought to you by the heart and mind of Jennifer Sprafka, your child benefits from a curriculum that combines Ohio Learning Standards, firsthand experience, and proven expertise in early childhood education since 1992–and motherhood!

Award-Winning Early Childhood Experiences

Small Hands Big Dreams is proud to have earned a Gold Rating through Ohio’s Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) program — the state’s highest recognition for early childhood programs.

This rating means our center meets rigorous standards for teacher qualifications, classroom environment, curriculum, child development, family engagement, and health & safety practices. Gold-rated programs are recognized for providing children with a strong foundation for learning, growth, and success.

We've Earned A FGOLD Step Up To Quality Rating And Two Prestigious Awards.

What does that mean?

Customizable, All-Inclusive Childcare: Your Child's Experience Is Everything.

How Old Is Your Child?

Infant

6 Weeks - 18 months

toddler

18 - 36 months

preschool

3 - 4 years

pre-K

4 - 5 Years

Before &
After School

5 - 12 Years

summer camp

5 - 12 Years