WHY SHOULD PARENTS CHOOSE OUR SCHOOL?
Our program was originally started over a decade ago by legendly Principal, Lydia Harris. A pioneer in urban-education in our city and a strong advocate for State-wide assistance for urban families, our program existed originally as a junior-Kindergarten and Head Start prior to persuing our “Step Up To Quality” program license.
Our Preschool staff is loving and nurturing of all of God’s children and has over 50 years of combined experience in the education of urban children. We regularly take a minimum of ten hours of Professional Development through OCCRRA in conjuncture with “Step Up To Quality”, as well as religious certification with the Diocese of Cleveland.
Our “Philosophy of Education” states that we believe that a Catholic education begins with faith that God in creating the world, gifted us with life, became one of us in His son, Jesus, and in the Person of His Spirit awaits our response to His unconditional overture of love. Our education is culturally-rich and understanding of our community while also assisting with services and connections to the community for necessary resources. As Jesus came to save all of us, we work together with parents for the betterment of all of God’s children.
HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILD?
Families that are interested in our program should contact our Early Learning Center Main Office at (216) 881-6250 between 8:00 – 3:00 Monday through Friday on school days. Summer hours are from 8:00 – 1:00 Monday through Friday, and these hours are in effect from June 1st through August 1st. Families may also email our Principal, Mrs. Jamie Smith for more information.
WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO COMPLETE OR TURN IN?
Families that register their children and are accepted will be required to complete paperwork for our program prior to their child’s start date. These forms include but are not limited to:
- Registration Form 2020-2021 School Year
- ASQ-II Parent / Guardian Form
- Form JFS-01514 (Child Development and Educational Goals)
- We require a copy of the following to be on file PRIOR to your child’s first day:
- Birth Certificate (click HERE to order a duplicate copy)
- Dental Records
- Age-level health screenings by a licensed pediatrician
- Immunization Records with current vaccinations
- Current Child’s Medical Statement from Pediatrician
- We will need the last-four numbers of your child’s Social Security Number when applying for a Voucher (click HERE to order a duplicate copy of your Social Security Card)
- All children and families who attend our program MUST be in compliance with the policies and procedures outlined in our Preschool Handbook and their Accompanying Goals.
- As part of our Preschool Handbook, we require all families to sign and turn into the ELC Main Office the following:
- Preschool Policies Agreement (required for enrollment)
- Photo Release Agreement (this will be kept on file to demonstrate each child’s participation).
- As part of our Preschool Handbook, we require all families to sign and turn into the ELC Main Office the following:
