All of our classes are taught with a Reggio-Inspired Approach. Children in all classes engage in project-based learning through an emergent curriculum with authentic assessment. All Early Learning and Developmental Standards are covered in each class through play-based, child-centered activities.
Our school year begins the Monday after Labor Day in September and ends in May before Memorial Day. We have 2 weeks off for Winter Break, 1 week off for Spring Break, and generally follow the Parma City School District calendar.
Tuition is calculated yearly and divided into10 monthly payments for your convenience. Tuition at our school is based on our quality rating from Step Up To Quality and includes gymnastics and Yoga.
2 Day Morning Preschool
These classes were created for young 3 or 4 year olds (will turn three in May, June, July, August or September) who are ready to experience their first group situation away from their parents. Yearly goals for these classes include peer interaction, learning to follow a routine, and becoming comfortable with separation from parents.
Grasshopper Class 3-4yrs Thursday & Friday 9:00-11:00 $200/ mth.
3 Day Morning Mixed Age Preschool
Children ages 3, 4, and 5 may enroll in one of these classes. Having all ages in class together allows children to learn from each other and become teachers themselves. Younger children watch the older children follow the rules and interact appropriately. The older children strive to become great leaders and enjoy helping their peers learn the routines. Both of these classes benefit from regular Music, Yoga, and Gymnastics classes.
Squirrel Class 3,4,5 yrs. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00-11:00 $260/ mth.
4 Day Afternoon Pre-Kindergarten MUST BE 4 yrs. before 9/30/2023
Our Pre-K programs focuses on Kindergarten preparation. Children planning to enroll in Kindergarten next school year would benefit from this class. The children in this class are usually second- or third-year students at Parma Preschool. This class has weekly Gymnastics, Yoga, and Music classes. Children are immersed in an emergent curriculum based on individual needs and interests. Each learning style is celebrated as project-based learning drives the hands-on, emergent curriculum that is aligned to the Ohio Early Learning and Development standards.
Robin Class Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30- 3:30pm $300/ mth.
State Funded Pre-Kindergarten Classes
Morning or Afternoon (Scholarships Only) MUST BE 3 before 10/1/2023
These Pre-K programs are funded through grants from The Ohio Department of Education and are set aside for children who will be 3 years old before 10/1/2023. They are mixed-aged classrooms (3-5 year olds) that often split into small groups based on ability and interests so that learning is individualized by needs.
To be eligible for these classes a child must have a current IEP or the family must fit the income guidelines based on annual income and household size. These classes focus on Kindergarten preparation. Children planning to enroll in Kindergarten next school year would benefit from this class. The children in this class are usually second- or third-year students at Parma Preschool although this is not required.
Pre-K classes benefit from weekly Gymnastics, Yoga, and Music classes and are immersed in an emergent curriculum based on individual needs and interests. Each learning style is celebrated as project-based learning drives the hands-on, emergent curriculum that is aligned to the Ohio Early Learning and Development standards.
Morning Classes: Mon./Tues./Wed./Th. 8:30- 11:30am
Salamander Class or Cricket Class
Afternoon Classes: Mon./Tues./Wed./Th. 12:30- 3:30pm
Blue Heron Class or Cardinal Class
Tuition for these classes are based on a child's household size and yearly income using the chart below:
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