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10 | Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 4 – 2 5 S C HOO L G U I D E 320 Corry St.; 937-767-7236 CONTACT: 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 eighteenth in the country. YSCCC incorporated in 1946 and has continued the tradition of serv- ing 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 committed to serving low-income families. A percent- age 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 appropriate pro- gram or group. At times consideration is given to the balancing of gender, age, tem- perament 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. Appoint- ments 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 pre- school 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 help- ing seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenera- tional programs. The program includes a strong educational component with struc- tured teaching to help children prepare for | FRIENDS CARE PRESCHOOL AUG 12 Staff opening day 13 GCESC opening day 14, 16- PD and set up 15 PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 19 FIRST DAY FOR STU- DENTS SEP 2 NO SCHOOL Labor Day 13 NO SCHOOL ESC PD Day OCT 24 Parent/Teacher confer- ences, evening 24 Parent/Teacher confer- ences, day NOV 25– 29 NO SCHOOL Thanks- giving break DEC. 23–JAN. 5, 2025 NO SCHOOL Winter break JAN 20 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day 937-767-1144 215 Xenia Ave. TheWindsCafe Fine Dinners Bakery • Wine Shop • Patio kindergarten, 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 master’s degrees in education and are fully certi- fied 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 . FEB 14 NO SCHOOL ESC PD Day 17 NO SCHOOL Presi- dents Day 23 FRIDAY — preschool in session MAR 20 Parent/Teacher confer- ences, evening 21 Parent/Teacher confer- ences, day 24– 31 NO SCHOOL Spring break APR 18 NO SCHOOL MAY 9 Family Field Trip Day 24 LAST DAY OF PRE- SCHOOL NO PRESCHOOL on Fridays unless noted in calendar; CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE as needed due to district or commu- nity events, calamity days, etc. Five calamity days are also built in. CALENDAR