An integrated-preschool setting is one in which children with disabilities are integrated (or included) in a classroom with typically developing children. Children with disabilities participate in all activities within the class and modifications are made as needed.

In the integrated preschool setting, our teachers differentiate or personalize the instruction to allow all children access to the curriculum.

The modifications may be as simple as posting pictures to visualize the routine, stating expectations to an unfamiliar event, or using signals to indicate a transition in the routine.

In an integrated setting, you may find a speech pathologist, occupational, or physical therapist working in classrooms with small groups of children, building upon each child’s experiences.

​In our preschool, high value is placed on individuality and compassion. We believe the skills a child learns in these early stages of development provide the foundation for all other skills that will be learned throughout life.

The Integrated Preschool Program helps children to develop an appreciation that everyone has unique and beautiful characteristics.

Children develop a feeling of empowerment and the ability to make a difference. When children are part of an inclusive setting, everyone gains an understanding and appreciation of differences among people.

To start the preschool-enrollment process, simply

• Call the mail office at 330.875.7602.  Be prepared to provide information about their child such as:
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Parent or guardian phone number
  • Any developmental concerns there may be

A preschool screening is held in August and the spring to determine if the child has reached his or her developmental milestones.

• If milestones are met, then the child is considered typically developing, and we would be able to share with the parent or guardian if there is an enrollment spot available for the child within our preschool program.
• If developmental milestones have not been met, the preschool staff would ask for permission to conduct an evaluation to determine if the child qualifies for special education services.  If the team, including the parent or guardian, determines that the student qualifies as a student with a disability, he or she is entitled to special services.  Those services could be provided in the classroom setting or at the home/ daycare setting.