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GUIDE TO YELLOW SPR INGS  |  2020 – 2021 61 nized games, sports, arts and crafts and homework support, and a daily snack is provided. In addition to before and after care, the school also provides services on holidays, school closings due to inclement weather, school breaks and late start Wednesday care. The program accepts Title XX tuition assistance. After- care enrollment is limited to 28 students. YSCCC also hosts Summer camp from June through August for school-aged stu- dents, which includes weekly themed activities, local field trips, swimming at the Well- ness Center and community projects. For registration materials or more information, call 767- 7236. Friends Preschool Program C : Kathy Harper, early childhood director, 937‑767‑1303, ext. 113 E : kharper@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool pro- gram is a public school pro- gram operated by the Greene County Educational Ser vice Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the pro- gram provides rich educa- tional experiences to children with delays in development. A few slots are also available for tuition students from the community. Therapy services are available as needed. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and chil- dren learn together through the development of inter- generational programs. The program includes a strong educ a t i ona l c omponen t with str uctured teaching, as well as a health, nutrition and social ser vice compo- nent. Class sizes are small. All staff have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in educa- tion. The program follows a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. Bus transportation is avail- able. The program is free to children with disabilities. There is a nominal tuition charge for private pay chil- dren. Friends Preschool ser ves children ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Cliff school districts. Greene County Career Center C : 532 Innovation Drive, Xenia; 937‑372‑6941 E : rbolender@greeneccc.com W: greeneccc.com Greene County Career Center has ser ved as the region’s premier provider of career and technical edu- cation for high school and adult students since 1967. The center ser ves as a hub for high school juniors and seniors who seek career and college preparation in a hands-on environment. Approximately 60% of those completing a career-technical program at GCCC go on to a two- or four-year college or university, a career or trade school or an accredited apprenticeship program. In addition to programs offered on the main campus, the career center also pro- vides instruction at all seven school districts in Greene County in addition to the new Equine Science and Veterinar y Science of fered at the Agricultural Research Center. At Yellow Springs Hi gh Schoo l , eng i nee r - ing classes are provided by Greene County Career Center. The school also is the home of one of the premier adult programs in Ohio, the Peace Of ficer Basic Training class. Each year, dozens of new police of fi- cers ear n their cer tifica- tion thanks to this program. Additionally, Greene County Career Center also provides refresher courses for cur- Contuned on page 62 Over 40 combined years of LOCAL residential & commercial real estate experience. Sam Eckenrode 937-470-1867 Senior Sales Associate, Realtor ® SamEckenrode@gmail.com Minerva Bieri 937-430-0843 Seniors Real Estate Specialist ® , Realtor ® Minerva.Bieri@ColdwellBanker.com www.YellowSpringsProperties.com Let Our Connections Work for You!