Wickliffe PreSchool Academics

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PRESCHOOL!!

The Wickliffe City School District provides high-quality preschool programming to children between the ages of 3-5.Our preschool is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education and earned 5 STARS from Ohio’s quality rating system, Step Up To Quality (SUTQ). We follow a state-approved curriculum that is aligned to the Ohio Early Childhood Content Standards.Our goal is to prepare all children for Kindergarten and we do this by implementing all nine domains in the Early Learning and Development Standards: Approaches to Learning, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Physical Development and Wellness, Science, Social and Emotional Development, and Social Studies. Preschool provides a place where your child can gain a sense of self, explore, play with peers and build confidence.

In order to meet each child's individual needs, we assess every child through a variety of methods including a norm-referenced screener play-based learning, observation, and parent interviews and questionnaires; this occurs each year the child attends our preschool program. In some cases, children need further evaluations and may qualify for specialized services in the areas of occupational, speech/language, or physical therapy.

Please visit the Student Registration & Enrollment page to register your child for the WCSD PreSchool program.

**Note that registration for the WCSD PreSchool program does not guarantee enrollment in the program. If your child is selected for enrollment PreSchool staff will contact you.**

The WCSD Preschool will conduct peer screenings for the 2025-2026 school year on April 25th and May 2nd. An appointment is required. More information - Peer Screening Flyer

Q:  When is the first day of school for the Preschool?

A:  The first day of PS for the 2025-2026 school year will be August 25, 2025.  Students/families have individual orientation meetings on August 19 - 21, 2025, which have been pre-scheduled by parents.

Q:  How many days of the week is Preschool and what are the AM and PM classes?

A:  The program runs Monday through Thursday. Program times are 7:30 AM to 10:10 AM and 11:10 AM to 1:50 PM. Students can only be enrolled in one session per day.

Q:  Is there transportation for Preschool students?

A:  Transportation is limited to those students with special needs as identified in their IEP. If you have a question, please contact the transportation department at 440-943-7739 or Ms. Bearer, Preschool Director at 440.810.8001.

Q:  Are snacks provided?

A.  Parents/Guardians will provide snacks in a large quantity for the class. If your child has an allergy, you may send an alternative snack. Further snack information will be provided by the teachers.

Q:  What supplies are needed for Preschool?

A:  You should have received a Preschool Supply List with your acceptance letter.  If you did not, you may ask for one at your family orientation.

Q:  What is the cost?

A:  The cost is $110 per month.  More information will be provided to you once school starts.

Q:  Is there an online option for Preschool Students?

A:  There is no option for remote learning for PS students.

Q:  How many adults are in the classroom with my child?

A:  There are two classrooms with a dual-licensed teacher and an educational aide.

Q:  Are the teachers licensed?

A:  Teachers have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and maintain dual-licensure by the state of Ohio Department of Education.

Q:  Do I have to live in Wickliffe to attend your preschool?

A:  Out-of-district students are welcome ONLY if there are openings and must provide their own transportation. Students residing within Wickliffe receive enrollment preference.