CIRCLEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM (Located at Mound Elementary School 424 E. Mound, Circleville) CONTACT PERSON: Robert McFerin, Kindergarten Principal Circleville City Schools 474-3940 POPULATION SERVED: Four year olds and older threes who live in the Circleville City School District. Priority for enrollment is given to four year olds who qualify for Free/Reduced Tuition Program. ENROLLMENT/CLASS SIZE: 40 children 20 AM and 20 PM Staff:Child ratio 1:10 FEE: Determined by income PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Half-day program, Monday through Friday Am class 8:40–11:20 Pm class 12:30-3:10 The program curriculum is aligned to the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards. The Program Philosophy: • Families and teachers are partners with each other and the community. We must work together to provide the best experiences for children. • Each child is unique and special • Children learn best by doing and playing • Children learn from others—both adults and other children. • Curriculum should include personal and social development, language and literacy, math, science, social studies, creative arts, physical development and health and safety. • The classroom should be safe and have areas for learning • Teachers plan for children each day, based on the experiences, needs and interests of each child. • Learning should be FUN! FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION CALL: Sheri Quincel at Head Start 474-7411