At St. Barnabas, we recognize each child's individual path as it pertains to school readiness. Our preschool and pre-kindergarten programs foster young ones' curiosity to learn and grow through exploration all while nurturing their developing social and emotional skills. With that in mind, we offer flexible preschool programs for children ages three and four, as well as a full-time pre-kindergarten program for children ages four and five (as of August 1 of the upcoming school year).

Our curriculum, developed by the State of Ohio and the Diocese of Cleveland, focuses on an active learning environment with an emphasis on faith and religion, language arts, reading and math readiness instruction, fine and gross motor development, problem-solving and positive social behavior.

Our Preschool and Pre-K provide all the ingredients for learning through a nurturing environment and support from a team of highly qualified educators.

We are preparing your little ones to: 

Preschool 3s:  Our Preschool 3s program is Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a morning session 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM, or an afternoon session 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.  Students must be 3 years old by August 1 and toilet trained.   

Preschool 4s:  Our Preschool 4s program is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with a morning session 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM, or an afternoon session 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.  Students must be 4 years old by August 1. 

Pre-Kindergarten:  Our Pre-Kindergarten program is Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM.  Pre-K Students participate in all specials:  PE, Art, Music, Computer, Library and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). They also participate lunch with their teachers and weekly Mass.  Students must be 4 years old by August 1. 

 

Wrap Around Care: St. Barnabas offers "Wrap Around School Services" to Preschool and Pre-K children.  We offer extended day care in an early childhood setting from 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM , M - F following the school schedule, as well as speech and language services. The "wrap around" label refers to the fact that the services are intended to wrap....the settings of home, school and community. It is family centered and in support of working parents. 

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If you have questions, please see our slide deck from the  Preschool & PreK Information Session. 

 

Want to experience St. Barnabas first-hand?  Check out our Visit St. Barnabas page to learn more about tours, shadow experiences and upcoming open houses.  You can also view what is currently going on in our preschool classes but checking out our Parent Preschool page. 

 

If you have questions or would like to get more information about our Preschool program,  please complete our online Request Information Form or contact our Admissions Department at (330) 467-7921 or email [email protected].. You may also view our ELC Registration Information Presentation.