Type Private, non profit President Sheilagh Roth Nickname ENGS Founded 1984 Color Turquoise and brown | Established 1984 Colors Turquoise and brown Phone +1 440-247-0600 Motto Education Begins at Birth | |
Location Chagrin Falls, Ohio, United States Address 37 S. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, United States Hours Closing soon · 9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PM Similar Alexandria School, ATS Institute of Technolo, International Culinary Arts and, Remington College - Cleveland, Kent State University at Geauga Profiles | ||
English Nanny & Governess School (ENGS), founded in 1984 by Sheilagh Roth provides childcare education and training. Graduates of English Nanny & Governess School are employed in the United States and around the world as nannies and governesses.
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English Nanny & Governess School was originally located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio. It was relocated to Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1992.
The school is licensed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.
The curriculum consists of a three-month classroom instruction program that is accompanied by an in-home practicum program. Upon completion, graduates are awarded the title of "certified professional nanny" or "certified professional governess", through the American Council of Nanny Schools (ACNS).
History
The school was founded in 1984, on the grounds of Case Western Reserve University. In 1992, it moved to its current location in the village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The school was the first of its kind in America, with a full academic faculty dedicated exclusively to educating nannies and governesses.
The school was invited to represent the child-care and nanny profession at the Conference on Childcare at The White House, by the First Lady, Hillary Clinton.
The school has appeared in newspaper and magazine articles, including The Times of London, The New York Times, and W, as well as radio shows, and on television programs. The television shows include Good Morning America, Fox News, Larry King Live and Nightline.
Academics
The school offers a three-month course in the fields of child growth, behavior and development, experiential education childcare, cultural enrichment, and personal protection and safety, as well as professionalism. Students must complete a minimum of 300 course hours.