Stroke is defined as the sudden occlusion or rupture of cerebral arteries or veins resulting in focal cerebral damage and neurological deficits. Types of stroke resulting from vascular occlusion are arterial ischemic stroke and those resulting from vascular rupture are called hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke in children is relatively rare and frequently results in a lack of recognition and delay in diagnosis. The etiologies of stroke in children are multifactorial. In our present case the patient who is 13 yrs old and presented with symptoms suggestive of acute CVA. The child recovered within 4-5 days and was discharged in improved neurological status.