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Ludlow Renovation

The newly-renovated Ludlow Early Learning Center serves as a dedicated space for early learning, providing a nurturing and educational environment for the District's youngest students. Supporting the developmental needs of preschool children, it plays a crucial role in fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

A preschool student stands in front of Ludlow holding a sign that says %22First Day of Preschool%22

our vision

The newly-renovated Ludlow building is home to the Ludlow Early Learning Center PreK program, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This space is designed with early learning in mind, featuring easy access to restrooms, spaces to accommodate occupational and physical therapy, preschool-aged playground equipment and outdoor learning spaces, flexible furniture designed for our youngest learners, smart storage and more.

The Ludlow Early Learning Center has 12 classrooms, a physical therapy room, a gymnasium, a multipurpose room and a secure vestibule entrance. The renovated Ludlow building continues to serve the community with updated playground equipment for all school-aged children and maintain the current athletic fields.

MASTER FACILITIES PLAN

The Ludlow renovation project is a part of the District's Long-Term Master Facilities Plan. 

Learn about the plan

Preschool program

The expanded Shaker Heights Schools preschool program is set to open in the renovated Ludlow school building in August of 2025.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM INFO

Ludlow Renovation Updates

Two tables sit on a colorful blue and green carpet in a Ludlow classroom.
This photo shows kitchen toys for Ludlow students, including a mini fridge and fake stovetop and oven.
This photo shows cubbies for students' coats and backpacks inside a Ludlow classroom.
This photo shows yellow, green and blue colored stairs inside Ludlow.
This photo shows short bookshelves inside a Ludlow classroom.
This is the front desk in the Main Office at Ludlow, along with mail slots against the wall in the background.
This image shows a construction working standing among playground equipment at Ludlow.
This picture shows an open door leading into a classroom at Ludlow.
This image shows two water fountains against a colorful tile wall at Ludlow.
This image shows a second floor classroom at Ludlow.
This image shows a Ludlow restroom with blue and white tile on the wall and floor.
This image shows the principal's office with a construction cone in the center of the room.
This image shows the newly installed elevator at Ludlow.
This picture shows window replacement at Ludlow.
The image shows the new south staircase at Ludlow.
This picture shows the north addition under construction at Ludlow.
This Ludlow classroom has fresh paint and new wood flooring.
This image shows renovation progress at Ludlow.
This image shows framing in the gym at Ludlow.
This image shows renovation progress at Ludlow.
This image shows renovation progress at Ludlow.
This image shows new white tiles in a restroom at Ludlow.
A contractor explains framing the Ludlow gym to a District administrator and Board of Education member.
This image shows the outside facade of Ludlow during the renovation.
This image shows a contractor standing in a Ludlow classroom that has been freshly painted.
This image shows a classroom under renovation at Ludlow.
This image shows selective exterior demolition completed at the entrance to service the new fenced-in outdoor play area.

Selective exterior demolition is completed at the entrance to service the new fenced-in outdoor play area.

This image shows plumbing and electrical improvements done in a hallway.

Shared light and additional electrical and plumbing improvements are completed in a hallway.

This image shows new ceiling panels and mechanical infrastructure installed.

Following selective interior demolition, new ceiling panels and mechanical infrastructure are installed.

This image shows new heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) duct work being installed.

Following selective demolition in December and January, new heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) duct work is being installed.

This image shows hardwood floors that are being saved and reconditioned.

As a part of the renovation plan, many original features in the building, such as hardwood floors, are being saved and reconditioned.

This image shows equipment for contractors to start installing drywall.

As framing of the new Ludlow Early Learning Center classrooms gets underway, contractors are preparing to start installing drywall.

This image shows framing for new classrooms.

Framing of new classrooms continues in advance of the installation of new plumbing and electrical systems throughout the building.

This image of an empty space at Ludlow shows how contractors evaluate the structural conditions of the building before construction begins.

More extensive demolition allows the architects, engineers and contractors to evaluate the structural conditions of the building before construction begins.

LUDLOW WELCOMES INAUGURAL PRESCHOOL CLASS

The Ludlow Early Learning Center opened its doors to the inaugural preschool class on Monday, September 15! Preschool students were excited to tour the building, meet their teachers and make new friends. Thanks to support from the Shaker Schools Foundation, the City of Shaker Heights and generous donations from residents and alumni, preschool students and older neighborhood children are enjoying a brand new playground at Ludlow!

The Shaker Heights Schools celebrated Ludlow with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on September 12, followed by an open house for community members to see the building. Administrators acknowledged the rich history of Ludlow Elementary School and the Ludlow Community Association in their successful integration work in the 1960s. Ludlow alumni flew in from across the country to celebrate the opening of the Ludlow Early Learning Center and visit with each other.

There are a few ongoing items at Ludlow that contractors continue to wrap up, including seeding and paint retouching. For the latest updates, sign up for the regular Facilities Update newsletter. 

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Recent Ludlow Renovation News

Spring Renovation Updates

Contractors have proceeded with exterior wall demolition in order to build a new vestibule, where students will enter the building. Excavation and cleaning of masonry is taking place on the outside of the building, in addition to removal and patching of limestone pieces. Wood floor staining in classrooms and light fixture installation in corridors on the second floor has begun, as well.

Board of Education, Administrators Tour Ludlow

Members of the Board of Education and District administrators toured Ludlow earlier this week. The Ludlow renovation is progressing on-time and on-budget. The District will appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals on May 6 for a variance for the Ludlow playground.