The owners
Meet the family behind Hawthorn Grove.
Hawthorn Grove was built from a simple idea: create the kind of childcare we would want for our own children.
Built from a family dream and shaped by a deep belief in what childhood should feel like.
Our family dream of operating a childcare center became official in 2017 when we founded Hawthorn Grove Childcare, LLC. Having our first child that year, and our next in 2020, our resolve to provide the highest possible quality of daily care for our little ones has only strengthened over time. Through Hawthorn Grove we experience the deeply held honor of caring not only for your children, but for our own as well, and we bring this depth of personal investment to every aspect of our center.
The owners behind Hawthorn
Family-founded. Child-centered. Personally invested.
Jason Kassabri, the director of operations, graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2007 with a degree in Special Education. In 2014, Jason obtained his Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Intervention. He has over 15 years of teaching experience in both private and public sectors, with the most recent emphasis on preschool education.
Kristina Kassabri, our director of finance, graduated from Cleveland State University in 2009 with a B.B.A in accounting. She went on to earn her M.B.A in 2014 from Cleveland State University. Kristina has over a decade of corporate accounting and financial management experience.
Creating a place where children can feel at home, grow with confidence, and simply be themselves.
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WARM & NURTURING
We create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for each day.
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THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED
Every detail of our spaces and experiences is thoughtfully considered to support how young children learn, explore, and grow.
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FAMILY-FOCUSED
We believe caring for children means caring for the whole family, building strong relationships & partnering with parents every step of the way.