Clever Bee Academy

Clever Bee Academy offers an Infant Program for children 6 weeks to 17 months, Toddlers for ages 18 months to 3 years, Preschoolers for ages 3 to 4 years old, School-agers for ages 5 to 12 years old, and before-and-after school care for ages 5 to 12 years old. It also offers summer camp from June to August.

Programs

• Infant Program — 6 weeks to 17 months
• Toddlers — 18 months to 3 years
• Preschoolers — 3 to 4 years old
• School-agers — 5 to 12 years old
• Summer camp — June to August
• Before-and-after school care — 5 to 12 years old

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Facility hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm

About the provider

The academy opened its first Ohio location in Cleveland in December 2001. Melissa Prigmore is the Center Director, and the academy says she has over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, including 7 years as a Child Development Associate. Clever Bee Academy is described as an accredited Akron child care and school readiness provider, and the about page says every educator is certified and undergoes regular training.

Inclusion Program services are available in all facilities. Inclusion services are therapeutic supports such as Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and ABA services, available on request and scheduled flexibly. The academy accepts government programs, cash, money orders, and credit cards. It also accepts Title XX/County Voucher (Public Funded Childcare).

What families say

“It was our first time enrolling our son in preschool so we were nervous at first but the teachers and the rest of the staff at Clever Bee Academy are so incredible that they soon made us feel comfortable. Our son is excited every morning about going to school. He’s becoming more social and educated each day. We highly recommend this school.” — The Eriston Family

“My child has learned so much from the pre-school program. The minute he started at Clever Bee Academy, which was at 18 months, we saw changes in his independence and confidence. He loves his pre-school teachers and talks about them to this day, specifically Ms. Dorene and Ms. Norma.” — The Cordero Family

“The thing I love the most about Clever Bee Academy is that the teachers and staff truly care about and love my children. I could think of no better place to give my children a head start in life.” — The Smith Family

Last updated October 15, 2026.