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John XXIII Catholic Elementary School has a preschool program, accredited by the Ohio Department of Education, for three and four year old children. The preschool is staffed by a licensed preschool teacher, Mrs. Beth Harrison, and a certified aide, Mrs. Cari Hellmann. Mrs. Harrison uses the Creative Curriculum and includes a Christian faith based component available to students of all faiths. The many assets of the John XXIII campus that are now available to all students, such as two computer labs, a full sized gymnasium, beautiful playground and library, are also available to the preschool students.

The daily class schedule is as follows:

• Learning centers - math, language, science and social studies
• Group activities - songs, games, discussions, poems, guest speakers, etc.
• Story time
• Large muscle activity - either in the gym or outside on the playground
• Snack - Healthy daily snacks are provided to all students

Preschool students also participate in school activities that are appropriate and take place during preschool time.

To qualify for either program, the children must reach the age of 3 or 4 by September 30, 2010, and all children must be toilet trained before the first day of school. The three year old class will meet on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30-11:00 a.m. for a cost of $95 per month. The four year old class will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30-11:00 a.m. for a cost of $115. There is a registration fee of $50.

Families are invited to attend our Open House on Thursday, February 4 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tour the facility, meet the staff and discover a school that cares as much as you do.