When the time comes to send your little ones to childcare or preschool, there are many enriching options in the Toledo area to choose from. We included some local options that share their mission, curriculum details and other valuable information for parents who are looking for a reliable place to send their kids.
St. Catherine of Siena Early Childhood Education Center
1155 Corbin Rd, Toledo
419-478-9900
stcatherineearlyed.org
Is your curriculum play-based, academic-based or something different?
We use Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline which uses a combination of academic based with intentional play-based experiences.
Does the center offer half days and/or full days? Is lunch provided on full days? We offer full days and AM half days. We cook lunch on site. Students can purchase a hot lunch or pack a lunch. We are part of the National School Lunch program so families can apply for free and reduced cost meals.
Does the center have early drop off and/or late pick up available for working parents?
We have extended day available from 6-7:45am and again from 3-6pm for $8/hr
What age groups do you serve?
We offer preschool and prek 3-5 year old children
What accreditation(s) does your school hold?
Gold Rated Step Up To Quality
What kind of support does your school offer for children with disabilities?
We hold Ohio PROMISE Program Designation (OPPD) designation. The designation shows that we have taken additional training and are committed to providing inclusive care for children with disabilities
What is your school’s goal/mission?
We believe that each child is a unique gift created by God. It is our job as educators to work closely with parents to assist each child in their educational development. The experiences that a child has in the first years of their lives are important in the child’s growth and development. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the whole child, complete with activities and experiences incorporated to enhance each child’s spiritual, cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional development.
What sets your center apart from others?
We are an adult-first model when it comes to social-emotional learning. We have taken extensive training to assist the faculty in learning how to identify, manage and demonstrate healthy emotional management, problem solving skills and conflict resolution. Students learn through the intentional modeling of these skills.
How many students attend your school and what is the teacher/student ratio? 130. 1:10
If you could describe your school in 5 words or less, what would they be? welcoming, innovative, inclusive, diverse, structured
Toledo Christian’s Eagle’s Nest (Early Learners, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten)
4023 Beverly Drive
Toledo, OH 43614
419-389-8700
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Toledo Christian has been partnering with Christian families for 50 years to provide a college-preparatory, Bible centered educational program to educate, disciple, and prepare students to follow Christ and impact culture. For our littlest of eagles at the Eagle’s Nest, we aim to instill excellent habits, foster curiosity and imagination, provide meaningful instruction and support every students’ development in a nurturing and safe environment where we play, learn and grow together.
- Teacher-directed: Teachers guide children through a structured curriculum. Formal instruction: Teachers introduce children to early literacy, fine motor training and writing, number sense and math concepts, and guided nature exploration.
- Play time: Children have many opportunities throughout the day for intentional play experiences that help develop creativity, critical thinking, and social awareness.
- Hands-on experiences: Children “learn by doing” with carefully chosen materials and activities.
- Early learning standards: Our program adheres to early learning standards that focus on cognitive, language, and literacy development.
What sets your center apart from others?Children’s Discovery Center
6450 Weatherfield Ct.
419-867-8570
childrensdiscoverycenters.com
Is your curriculum play-based, academic-based or something different?
We have chosen the best components of the Reggio Emilia educational program and developed our own educational model, Inspired Approach to Learning. By using an emergent curriculum, our trained teachers encourage children to see, touch, and do—to draw, paint, weave, plant, write, take a photo, sculpt in clay, and more. Children pursue these projects in small groups while learning to socialize and solve problems as a team. To develop individualization, they are encouraged to express what they have learned in artistic, musical, and theatrical ways. Since our educational program views the child as competent, capable, and amazing, we seek to nurture his/her interests. The teacher and children work together to design projects, which encourage growth in physical, emotional, creative, and intellectual development. The teacher is a partner in learning with the child while acting as a resource, facilitator, and documenter of learning in the classroom.
Does the center offer half days and/or full days? Is lunch provided on full days?
We offer both full and part time schedules. Lunch is provided on Full days and is an option on half days.
Does the center have early drop off and/or late pick up available for working parents?
No. 6:45am -6:00pm Monday-Friday
What age groups do you serve?
Birth to 5 years of age. School age program kindergarten to 4th grade
What accreditation(s) does your school hold?
Step Up to Quality Silver and Gold ratings
What is your school’s goal/mission?
Children’s Discovery Center, a premier early care and education provider, respects the child, encourages learning through exploration, and supports the family with a creative, nurturing, and Christian environment.
What sets your center apart from others?
Our environments include museum quality exhibits as well as an art studio where the children are encouraged to explore, make discoveries, and use a wide array of creative media and materials. Our Creative Director assures that our centers integrate natural elements into the environment, personalize the space with the children’s work, and reflect current design trends based on research and the latest innovations.
If you could describe your school in 5 words or less, what would they be?
Where education begins with Discovery
Toledo Public Schools
Various Locations
tps.org
What is your school’s philosophy on child care and/or education?
TPS Early Childhood Program Mission
The TPS Early Childhood Program recognizes the importance of early childhood experiences on school success and offers a wide spectrum of services and program options for children and their families. Our work with young children focuses on supporting their self-confidence, social competence, physical health, and academic preparation. We believe that a child’s family, the strongest influence on the child’s development, must be direct participants in the program.
TPS Early Childhood Program Philosophy
The preschool program is based on the understanding that children learn through experimenting, exploring, and interacting with their environment. We provide children with a rich variety of materials to encourage them to touch, smell, taste, hear, and see and thereby, learn.
TPS Early Childhood Program Goals
The written program goals provide a basis for daily operations, which support the needs, interests, and abilities of each child through quiet and active play while:
- Developing positive parent-child-staff relationships.
- Facilitating the growth and development of your child’s emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development.
- Assisting you in the education and development of your child.
- Stimulating children to become problem solvers.
- Assisting children in developing positive social relationships with a diverse group of children.
- Continuing to develop program systems that will help us achieve positive outcomes for our students, their families, and program staff.
- Supporting teachers and other program staff in their roles as service providers and collaborative team members.
- Providing high quality, individualized experiences for all students that are aligned with Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards.
- Effectively using evidence-based, culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments to plan learning experiences and monitor student progress.
- Practicing thoughtful collection and use of valid, reliable, and meaningful data to inform programming decisions at both the classroom and program levels.
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with students’ families and community partners.
What accreditation(s) does your school hold?
All TPS ECE programs meet the 5 Star Step-Up to Quality requirements set forth from Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
Why should i enroll my child?
Our dedicated staff is focused on ensuring your child is successful when he or she enters kindergarten – that starts with enrolling in a proven early childhood education program. Our highly qualified staff is studentcentered in their approach to education. All teachers have earned at least a four-year degree and our classroom assistants have an associate degree in early childhood education.
What age groups do you serve? Who should attend?
Children 3-5 years old who reside in the Toledo Public School District are eligible to attend the TPS Early Childhood Program.
Where are the programs located?
The TPS Early Childhood Program has locations throughout the district. Students are placed at or near their
