Welcome to Olentangy Special Needs Preschool Program

Our 23 special needs preschool sections are located at Alum Creek Elementary, Glen Oak Elementary, Johnnycake Corners Elementary, Liberty Tree Elementary and Wyandot Run Elementary for the 2008-2009 school year. The classes are in session T–F in the AM or PM. Each class has an intervention specialist and an assistant. There are up to 8 children with special needs ages 3–5 and 4 peer role models.

Peer role models need to be 4 years old by Sept. 30, be potty-trained and have good communication skills. The tuition is $150/mo.

Olentangy Preschool has the following openings for peer role models for the 2008-2009 school year:

  • Liberty Tree – two PM openings and one AM opening
  • Johnnycake Corners – one PM opening
  • Wyandot Run – four PM openings effective February 10, 2009

If you are interested, please see Procedures for Preschool Enrollment 2008-2009. If you should have any questions, please call Debbi Royer at 657-4350.

With the expected student enrollment figures for the 2008-09 school year, some student overflow at specific grade levels and schools is necessary. As such, the district is adjusting the start and dismissal times for some of the district’s elementary and preschool programs. The following information will apply for the 2008-09 school year: 2008-09 Start and Dismissal times

Procedures for preschool enrollment for 2008-2009:

About the Program

We follow the Ohio Department of Education "Early Learning Content Standards" and have adopted the AEPS (Assessment, Evaluation Programming System) curriculum.

The Olentangy special needs preschool program is based on the belief that children are unique, special individuals who learn through play and who grow in a developmental sequence.

The preschools’ prepared environment of active play is designed to stimulate and challenge various developmental levels. Children with identified disabilities develop alongside typical peers. A strong early childhood program is blended with specialized approaches and related services as appropriate.

An integrated multi-age setting during the preschool years creates a foundation of compassion and acceptance of diversity. Youngsters with and without disabilities are encouraged to:

  • Gain a greater appreciation for human differences
  • Grow in self-esteem and self-control
  • Develop problem solving skills
  • Create friendships

Preschool classes meet Tuesday through Friday, following the Olentangy Local Schools calendar. Assessments, home visits, training and a variety of other activities are scheduled on Mondays. Classroom center-based activities provide a balance of play choices in the following areas:

  • Fine Motor
  • Gross Motor
  • Language and Literacy
  • Science
  • Art
  • Computer Exploration
  • Math
  • Dramatic Play
  • Sensory Experiences
  • Music