Preschool

Choosing care for your preschool age child is difficult yet critical to their well being and development. You are choosing the best environment and person to be your partner in providing care and early learning for your child. Good communication is the key to establishing and maintaining this partnership.  Spend time during your search to interview each potential option for care.  Once you have made your choice and begun the care, establish regular times to discuss:
  • Eating and sleeping patterns
  • Medical concerns/needs
  • Special outings
  • Activities at home
  • Family changes


Know your needs as you begin your search.

Know what to look for
 as you map out your search.


Search Child Care Options

Search our online database on your own, email your request or call us to speak with a resource specialist. 

Take the Time

Choosing Child Care and Early Learning Experiences
Use these checklists and guides to help you make your child care and early learning decisions.

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Top Ten Tips for Parents Choosing Child Care
New information to support parents in choosing child care.

Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines
A new resource for parents and early childhood professionals.

Kindergarten Readiness
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Preschool Tip Cards
This resource is a set of tip cards providing suggestions and techniques to promote your preschooler's development.

T.A.P.P Materials - Order Form
Request form for book and gift certificate.

Tragedy Tip Card - Preschool Age
This card gives practical advice on dealing with your preschool-age child's fearful reactions to bad events in their lives.