Openings for children 3 to 5 years old
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John Knox Preschool
John Knox Preschool is licensed by the State of Ohio through the Department of Jobs and Family Services. We have provided education in a Christian environment since 1967. The school began as a non-profit, half-day school serving members and friends of John Knox Presbyterian Church and residents of the community.
John Knox Preschool is located at the intersection of Great Northern Blvd. and Lorain Road in North Olmsted.
The Purpose and Goals of John Knox Preschool are:
To develop a child’s self esteem (i.e. “I’m special”) and then move forward to being an important part of his/her family, community and world.
To understand the individual child’s level of development and mastery of skills, and then to guide him/her forward, without pressure, in a loving, encouraging manner.
To provide developmentally appropriate experiences to encourage mastery in: following directions in both large and small group settings, self expression as part of a group, participation in games and activities within a group, sharing, learning compassion and understanding others, developing the senses (special attention on listening skills), developing cognitive skills.
To help develop the child’s interest and understanding of stories and language.
To encourage the development of small muscles through the use of table games, puzzles, blocks, clay, handicrafts, sand, tools, etc.
To encourage the development of large muscles with the use of riding trucks, large blocks, exercising, dancing, jogging, skating, etc.
To encourage awareness of the world in which we live through science and social studies.
To help the child develop listening and sound discrimination, tonal difference, loudness and softness, and rhythm patterns through singing, music and movement experiences.
To encourage creativity and confidence.
To have fun as each child develops at his/her own rate.
“Imagine a place where your child is always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome with a parent-communication experience that keeps you informed and confident that your child has fallen in love with learning.”
Our Mission
The mission of the school is, “To provide a loving and caring Christian environment, which will help children develop mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.” Since the beginning of classes in 1967, hundreds of boys and girls have walked through the doors of John Knox Preschool.
Hear it from our parents!
“The facilities are well equipped and offer a fun and friendly environment. The staff is caring and responsible and take great care of the kids!”
Valerie L. (Parent)
“My daughter has gone to John Knox for the last 2 years. The program is excellent and the teachers are warm, caring and great with the kids. We will be back with our son!”
Emily S. (Parent)
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