A high-quality, part-time preschool for children ages 2 to 5.
We are a non-profit, half-day preschool program located at Northminster Church in Finneytown, Ohio.
We believe that children learn best through play. In our high quality program, you will see hands-on experiences led by children and facilitated by our trained staff.
Philosophy and Mission Statement
We believe that children learn through play; hands-on experiences that involve them in an active and meaningful way. Each classroom provides a variety of learning activities that include play-based, center-based, individual and group opportunities which meet each child’s individual needs. Partnering with parents, we create a warm and caring learning environment where children feel encouraged and safe to discover, experiment and explore.
In the spirit of developing all children to their greatest potential, Northminster Preschool provides a high-quality early childhood program to meet the cognitive, physical and spiritual needs of preschool aged children and their families.
The goals for Northminster Preschool are as follows:
1) To help children develop to their fullest potential by focusing on:
- Self-awareness, confidence and a feeling of self-worth
- Interpersonal relationships
- Christian values
- Physical skills
2) To deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care by focusing on:
- Having all children safe and happy in the program
- Respect for themselves and others
- Conducting the program in accordance with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Service guidelines
The goal of every staff member is to recognize each child as an individual. In addition, the children will be encouraged to:
-Develop initiative, confidence and respect for themselves,
others and property.
-Develop Christian values in an accepting and loving environment.
-Become independent workers and cooperative group participants and observers.
-Further their natural curiosity about the world.
-Find discovery and learning exciting and satisfying and develop a positive attitude toward this lifelong experience.
-Experience a “secured freedom” in which each child finds both the security of limits and the joy of freedom.
At Northminster Preschool, we have adopted the Creative Curriculum to use in our early childhood program.
Preschool and Pre-K: 9:30am-1 pm
Toddlers 9:45am - 12:45 am
Toddler:
Monday/Tuesday
or
Wednesday/Thursday
Children must be 27 months old by September 1st. Toddler classes have a lead teacher and an assistant teacher
Free flowing, child directed fun! We focus on social and emotional development and provide activities which foster independence, working together, and creativity. Our small class sizes ensure your child has the care, supervision and interactions they need from their teachers for a positive first preschool experience.
Preschool:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
or
Tuesday/Thursday
Children must be three years of age by Sept. 1. Both preschool classes are mixed age, 3-5 years old.
Pre-K:
Monday through Friday
Children must be four years of age by September 30th.
Investigating, exploring, learning, creating and building friendships are what preschoolers love to do! Our preschool and Pre-K program puts an emphasis on child-focused learning, nature exploration, creativity, spiritual growth, and kindergarten readiness. All our preschool class activities are aligned with Ohio's Early Learning and Development standards.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
It is unlawful for the center to discriminate in the enrollment of children upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 104 Stat. 32, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. To file a discrimination complaint, write or call Health and Human Services (HHS) or ODJFS. HHS and ODJFS are equal opportunity providers and employers.