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10 | Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 3 – 2 4 S C HOO L G U I D E 3 20 Corry St.; 937-767-7236 C ONTACT: yschildrenscenterdirector@ gmail.com; ysccc.org The Yellow Springs Community Chil- dren’s Center, or YSCCC, has a long history of educating children in Yellow Springs. Opening as The Community Nursery School in 1926, it was one of the first two nursery schools in Ohio and eigh- teenth in the country. YSCCC incorporated in 1946 and has continued the tradition of serving families of our diverse community and neighboring counties. Education at the Community Children’s Center is aimed at supporting the inte- grated growth of the whole child. This growth is nurtured and facilitated by the teacher through a rich and stimulating environment. The teacher provides a wide variety of open-ended materials and expe- riences, and focuses on building interper- sonal relationships that bring confidence and security. Enrollment The Yellow Springs Community Chil- dren’s Center is open to all children from the ages of six weeks through 12 years old, regardless of ability, race, religion or ethnic background. Generally, admission is on a first-come first served basis. The Center is commit- ted to serving low-income families. A per- centage of the total enrollment capacity is reserved for Title XX recipients as well as other families eligible for tuition scholar- ship. The Center maintains a waiting list based on the date on which notification was received. Families are notified as soon as space is available in the appropri- ate program or group. At times consider- ation is given to the balancing of gender, age, temperament and ethnicity within a classroom. To enroll a child, parents/guardians tour the Center, visit the appropriate program and fill out an enrollment packet at least two days prior to the official start date. Medical forms for children who have not reached the age of kindergarten attendance must be updated annually. The Health and Enrollment Form, routine walking slips, child information form, assessment permission, behavioral policy and photo/video release must be updated annually for all children. Visitations Parents/guardians have unlimited access to the Center. Visits are encouraged. The teacher and adult family members decide, according to the child’s needs, the most favorable way for involvement. If a parent/guardian comes into the building not intending to spend time with his/her child, a strong attempt will be made to shelter the child from viewing the loved one, unless the child is comfortable with a brief encounter. The Center encourages friends, family members, volunteers, students and anyone interested to visit. All prospective personnel and most prospective parents/ guardians tour the building and grounds and spend time observing in classrooms. Appointments can be made or visitors may stop at the front desk for inquiries. | COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTER 150 E. Herman St.; 937-767-1303, ext. 113 CONTACT: Traci Womack, director of preschool programs; twomack@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool program is a public school program operated by the Greene County Educational Service Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program provides fun, rich and developmentally appropriate educational experiences to children with delays in development, as well as typically developing students from the community. Speech, occupational and physical therapy services are also available as needed for children who qualify. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenerational pro- grams. The program includes a strong edu- cational component with structured teach- ing to help children prepare for kindergar- | FRIENDS CARE PRESCHOOL NOTE: The 2023–24 school year will have a delayed start, beginning after Labor Day, due to staffing issues. In order to make up those days, preschool will be in session on some Fridays, noted below. School will not be in ses- sion on any Friday not indicated on the calendar. AUG 14–15 Staff opening day 16 & 18 New student screenings and meetings 31 OPEN HOUSE SEP 4 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 5 FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL 29 FRIDAY — preschool in session OCT 13 NO SCHOOL professional development day NOV 10 FRIDAY — preschool in session 22–24 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break DEC ’23 JAN ’24 21–2 NO SCHOOL Winter break JAN 15 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 19 FRIDAY — preschool in session FEB 16 NO SCHOOL Preschool staff work day 19 NO SCHOOL Presidents Day 23 FRIDAY — preschool in session MAR– APR 25–1 NO SCHOOL Spring break MAY 23 LAST DAY OF PRESCHOOL 24 Last day for teachers NO PRESCHOOL on Fridays unless noted in calendar ten, as well as providing guidance in health, nutrition, motor skills and social-emotional development. Class sizes are small, with a ratio of 12 students to two or three staff. Teaching staff have bachelor’s or mas- ter’s degrees in education and are fully cer- tified intervention specialists. The program follows a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. Bus transportation is available. The program is free to children with dis- abilities; there is a nominal tuition charge for private-pay students. Friends Preschool serves children ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Cliff school districts. If you know a child who needs an evalu- ation referral or are interested in your child being placed on a waiting list for Friends Preschool, contact Traci Womack, direc- tor of preschool programs, at twomack@ greeneesc.org .