DNS Preschool

The Developmental Nursery School – Vermilion’s first preschool – is located in and operated by the United Church of Christ, Congregational. Its mission is to provide a quality preschool experience within a secure and nurturing yet stimulating environment. Activities are planned in a learning-through-play atmosphere with hands on learning activities to meet the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of children, while promoting the development of a positive self-concept.

 

• monthly visits from Ritter Public Library

• field trips

• thematic-based lesson plans following Ohio Content Standards for preschoolers

• age-appropriate activities

• non-denominational                                                                                                                    

Developmental Nursery School is an integral part of the outreach of the Vermilion UCCC, striving to provide a ministry of love to children, support to parents, and service to the community. DNS was founded in 1963 and is non-denominational. Today, we offer a 33-week program for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children. 

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Our age 3 classes meet for 2 1/2 hour sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from September through mid-May. Activities include hands on learning, small group activities, and socially interactive play. These activities are based on Ohio’s Standards for Early Childhood Education. Monthly tuition for our age 3 program is $145.00 per month.

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Our age 4 and 5 programs offer 3 day or 4 day options. The 3 day option meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 1/2 hours per session. Monthly tuition for our 3 day option is $145.00 per month. The 4 day option meets Monday-Thursday for 2. 1/2 hours. Tuition for the 4 day option is $185.00 per month. Our small group academic and hands on learning activities are based on Ohio’s Standards for Early Childhood Education with the focus of preparing each child for kindergarten. 

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Total school enrollment is limited to 32 children per session with no more than 12 children per classroom. We have a morning session and an afternoon session based on enrollment. Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships are available for qualifying children.

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Our teachers are experienced in early childhood education. They receive at least 6 hours of continuing education hours per year to offer the most up-to-date preschool practices. They are also First Aid and CPR certified. 

 

To qualify for enrollment, your child must be at least 3 years old by September 30th of the current year. Your child must be seen by a physician after May 31st and no later than September 1st of the current year.