Preschool
The FHSD preschool program is designed to meet the diverse needs of all students by creating an engaging community of learners ages 3- to 5-years-old. Students must be 3-years old by Sept. 30 of the enrolling school year to be eligible. Classes are comprised of children with a wide range of abilities including children who are developing typically and children with identified special needs. The Ohio Department of Education requires all children entering the program to participate in speech/language, cognitive skills, gross/fine motor skills, and social-emotional behavior screenings. Students with disabilities attend preschool tuition-free as part of a free and appropriate education.
FHSD uses an online lottery system for acceptance into preschool. The lottery is now closed for the 2018-19 school year (the lottery drawing occured on Feb. 26 to award seats in preschool classes.) Parents will be notified by email soon after of acceptance into preschool. Once accepted, parents can begin registration procedures. Parents of students who were drawn in the lottery will have one week to complete registration and pay a tuition deposit of $100. Students who are not drawn in the lottery will be placed on a wait list. To be placed on the wait list, contact Patty Dold, administrative assistant, at pattydold@foresthills.edu or 231-3600.
Please direct questions to Patty Dold, administrative assistant, at 231-3600, ext. 2950 or pattydold@foresthills.edu.
More information on application and registration (must be selected in the lottery before you can register).
Please direct questions to Patty Dold, administrative assistant, at 231-3600, ext. 2950 or pattydold@foresthills.edu.
Additional program details
- Located at Sherwood Elementary and Summit Elementary for all FHSD PK students
- Between 12-16 students per class
- Operates Monday through Thursday
- Morning sessions: 9:15 a.m.- 12 p.m.. * Afternoon sessions: 1 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
- Curriculum guided by the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning and Development Standards
- Focus on social-emotional, cognitive, language, literacy and motor development
- Individual student goals embedded within play and daily routines
- Daily schedule includes group time, snacks, music appreciation, dramatic play, large and small muscle development
- Parents are responsible for providing transportation for non-disabled children
- $1,800 tuition (paid in full upfront or four equal quarterly payments) Make a tuition payment
- Preschool Program Guide
- Information on application and registration
HEALTHCHEK
Healthchek is Ohio's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program. It is a service package for babies, kids and young adults younger than age 21 who are enrolled on Ohio Medicaid. The purpose of Healthchek is to discover and treat health problems early. If a potential health problem is found, further diagnosis and treatment are covered by Medicaid. Healthchek covers ten check-ups in the first two years of life and annual check-ups thereafter and offers a comprehensive physical examination. More information
Head Start
The Hamilton County Educational Service Center operates a Head Start program at Mercer Elementary for children ages 3- to 5-years- old. The half-day classes taught by qualified early childhood teachers are intended to help children enter kindergarten ready to learn. The morning session operates from 8 a.m-11:30 a.m. and the afternoon session operates from 12:10 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided as a component of this comprehensive program.
The program is free to families who meet certain income guidelines. For more information and to enroll, call HCESC at 513-674- 4329 or visit http://hcescheadstart.org/.
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