Preschool Services

If you are interested in your child attending one of our preschool programs as a non-disabled peer, please complete the Preschool Peer Application.

PEER Preschool Application information for the 2025-26 School Year

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Westerville Schools cares about our students long before they enter kindergarten! We provide many services, and we serve as a resource to the families of our community. Information specific to families of preschool-age families can be found in the Family Resource Section of this site. Additionally, our staff is always available for families who have questions about typical child development or specific concerns about their own child’s development. 

When we are contacted by a parent or agency in the community, we listen to the concerns and help distinguish between what is typical development and what could be a disability.

If a disability is suspected, our team conducts an evaluation to determine whether or not the child is eligible for special education services. This evaluation is a team process, and the parent is an essential team member!

Because public schools are required by federal law to educate children with disabilities beginning on their 3rd birthday, we serve students in a variety of ways. 

One of these ways in through our preschool program that services our students who are found eligible for special education services. In addition to our special education services, our center provides learning experiences for children in all areas of Ohio's Early Learning Standards.  In the center, our students with disabilities learn side-by-side with typically developing peers who attend on a tuition basis. 

If you have concerns about your child's development, we can be reached at 614-797-7450.

ATTN: PRESCHOOL PARENTS

You must contact the Preschool Department at (614)797-5903 or (614)797-7452 PRIOR to the completion of the online enrollment application.

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The Preschool Center Programs are required to implement a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that is aligned with the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and the Science of Reading.  We base our learning activities on The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and provide daily learning opportunities for all students in the following areas:

• Approaches to Learning
• Cognitive Development
• Creative Development
• Language and Literacy
• Mathematics
• Physical Development and Wellness
• Science
• Social and Emotional
• Social Studies

Elevation Roadmap for Families with Children ages 3-21

Preschool Schedule
The preschool holds classes Monday through Thursday each week.

Instructional Hours:

AM Class: Monday - Thursday
9:15 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

PM Class: Monday - Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Student Fees

The student fees for preschool students are currently $18.50, due at the time of placement into the program.

Inclement Weather
If the district issues a two-hour delay due to weather conditions, there will be no morning preschool classes.

Locations

Preschool Program at the Early Learning Center
936 Eastwind Drive
Westerville, OH 43081

Preschool Program at Pointview Elementary
720 Pointview Dr.
Westerville, OH 43081