Programs

Director Lori Haag · 216-965-4394 25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, OH M–W 8:30–12:30 · Th–F 8:30–12:00
JKJohn Knox Preschool
North Olmsted · Since 1967
Preschool programs

Two half-day classes, built around the child.

Small groups, two qualified teachers in every room, and a morning that balances free discovery with real preparation for kindergarten.

Three-year-old class exploring outdoors
Two-day program

Three-Year-Old Class

For children who will be three years old by September 1st. A gentle, playful introduction to school life — routine, friendship and lots of hands-on discovery.

Days
Thu & Fri
Time
9:00 – 11:30
Class size
Max 12
Teachers
2 or more

A typical morning

9:00 – 9:30
Arrival and fine motor free play
9:30 – 9:50
Circle time — theme unit
9:50 – 11:00
Free play, small group activities and large muscle activities
11:00 – 11:15
Circle time — routine and theme review
11:15 – 11:30
Cleanup and dismissal
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Pre-kindergarten pupils working with numbers
Three-day program

Four & Five Year Old Class

For children who will be four years old by September 1st. A longer, more structured morning that sends children to kindergarten confident and ready.

Days
Mon, Tue & Wed
Time
9:00 – 12:15
Class size
Max 14
Teachers
2 or more

A typical morning

9:00 – 9:30
Arrival and fine motor free play
9:30 – 10:00
Circle time — theme unit
10:00 – 11:30
Free play, small and large group activities, art and large muscle activities
11:30 – 12:00
Circle time — routine and theme review
12:00 – 12:15
Dismissal
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What children learn

The foundations for a successful kindergarten year.

Concepts are introduced gently, in small groups, through play the children actually enjoy.

Letters & phonics

Recognising letters, matching sounds and building the earliest reading skills.

Numbers & counting

Counting, sorting, patterns and the number sense kindergarten expects.

Colours, shapes & art

Naming, sorting and creating — painting, clay, handicrafts and collage.

Spatial concepts

Over, under, beside, behind — the vocabulary of maths and movement.

Social skills

Sharing, taking turns, listening and being part of a group.

Music & movement

Singing, rhythm patterns, dancing and sound discrimination.

Good to know

Enrolment requirements & the school year.

  • Age cut-off is September 1st. Children in the two-day class turn three by September 1st; children in the three-day class turn four by September 1st.
  • Toilet training is required. State licensing requires that all children must be toilet-trained before starting.
  • Classes meet September through mid-May. Days off and school breaks are based on the North Olmsted City School calendar.
  • Curb-side drop-off and pick-up. Mornings stay calm and quick, even in an Ohio January.
  • Open to everyone. We welcome children regardless of race, gender, national and ethnic origin, and are non-discriminatory in all our policies.
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Children reading together
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Tours are personal, unhurried and led by our director. Most families know within ten minutes.

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JKJohn Knox Preschool

A non-profit, half-day Christian preschool serving North Olmsted families since 1967. Licensed by the State of Ohio, Department of Job and Family Services.

John Knox Preschool welcomes students regardless of race, gender, national and ethnic origin, and is non-discriminatory in all our policies.

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