Preschool

 

Preschool is a very important stepping stone to your child's future. It is one of the most important ingredients to becoming all that you can be. Our preschool staff members teach students how to think, make good choices and learn to act with purpose through play, lessons and activities that will prepare them for kindergarten.

 

Cincinnati Public Schools provides quality, comprehensive preschool programs and collaborative services to support young children and families for lifelong learning — CPS has a long history of providing quality preschool programs. All CPS preschools are evaluated by the Ohio Department of Education, the majority of which are rated five stars, the state's highest rating.

For more information, call our Early Childhood Department at (513) 363-0240 or fill out the preschool interest form and you will be contacted about a high-quality preschool for your child.

Lifelong Learning

Preschool is not mandatory, but children who attend preschool gain new skills, make friends and have a variety of enriching experiences. Cincinnati Public Schools' (CPS) Early Childhood Education program recognizes that all children can learn, mainly through playful interactions with materials and people.

• Highlights of CPS' Preschool Programs

Academic Standards

Preschool provides a broad and enriching learning experience appropriate for each child:

• Written curriculum includes activities and opportunities that support social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and is built upon the knowledge, strength and life experiences that children bring to school.
• Parents are valued as equal partners in the learning process.
• The curriculum incorporates the Ohio Early Learning Standards in the daily learning experiences.
• Parental input in lesson planning is welcome.