Recent ActivityThe Geauga County ESC Early Childhood Department offers services for children from all seven School Districts using a curriculum that is aligned to Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards. This curriculum allows teachers to prepare children for kindergarten using developmentally appropriate practices. The framework for the curriculum is the Assessment, Evaluation, Programming, System (AEPS) and The Creative Curriculum, both are scientifically research based and supported by the Ohio Department of Education.
Research has shown that quality preschool has a positive and long lasting impact on children. We welcome you to visit the following links as they demonstrate the impact of preschool as well as the advances in early education.
Research has shown that quality preschool has a positive and long lasting impact on children. We welcome you to visit the following links as they demonstrate the impact of preschool as well as the advances in early education.
Announcements  PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION!GEAUGA PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION 13/14 SY
January/February - New parents/caregivers are encouraged to arrange for a visit to see one of our classrooms, if desired. Call Gayle or Crystal to schedule. February - "Priority Registration": current(12/13) tuition paying families are given the opportunity to re-enroll their child for next year before the general public. Children who are placed in the class per their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will have paperwork to fill out but will NOT need to worry about deadlines. Starting February 19 - New families wishing to enroll (tuition paying of qualfying low income families)may do so on a space available basis Enrollment ongoing until all slots are filled. . Centerbased classrooms are planned for the following locations for the 2013/2014 school year. Children must be fully toilet trained and at least 3 years old by Sept. 30, 2013. All classrooms are comprised of children who have special needs and are placed in the class per their IEP (8); children whose families pay tuition for them to attend and/or children from families whose income qualifies them for Early Childhood Education Grant funds (a mix of 8). Ledgemont Elementary School (Ledgemont) - one full day preschool classroom (8:30am to 2:30pm) Max non-iep slots 8. Tuition $2500 Timmons Elementary School (Kenston) - one morning and two afternoon classes. Max non-iep slots 24. Tuition $2100. Park Elementary School (Chardon) - one morning and one afternoon classroom. Max non-iep slots 16. Tuition $1800 Metzenbaum Center (West Geauga) - one morning and one afternoon classroom. Will follow WG calendar. Max non-iep slots 16. Tuition $1800 All classes run 5 days a week and follow the school calendar of the district in which they are located. Unless noted, classes are two-and-a-half hours in length Please call for availabilty or with questions. Families wishing to enroll a child using tuition or low-income slots may reside anywhere - you are not limited to residing in the district in which the class is located. Please note, limited amount of low-income slots are available in all locations. Our assistant, Crystal King, will be happy to help you to determine if your family is eligible. Her number is 440-279-1714. (Monday and Friday) or 440-729-0137 (Tues, Wed, Thurs). Locations and prices, as much as we would like this not to happen, are subject to change without prior notice. We use space provided by local school districts which is always subject to district need/change/funding. |
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