Christian Preschool / Child Care in Columbus, Ohio

Forest Park Christian School:
Forest Park Christian School is a Christian preschool and all-day kindergarten in North Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. In addition to our early childhood education programs, we provide before-school and after-school child care with transportation for children aged 6 - 12 years old, as well as a summer day camp. Forest Park Christian School has over 25 years in children's education.

Preschool, Kindergarten & Child Care Programs:
- Preschool (2.5 - 4 years old): Full-time & part-time programs available
- Pre-kindergarten (4 - 5 years old): Full-time & part-time programs available
- All-day kindergarten
- Before-school & after-school care for elementary school students aged 6 - 12 years with transportation to and from schools
- Summer day camp

Children at the center will be involved in many different activities throughout the day. During their free play periods they might be involved in dramatic play in the housekeeping corner; quiet play such as working puzzles, using crayons, stringing beads, looking at books, block building, working with clay, drawing, cutting and pasting; indoor climbing equipment; playing with toys and stuffed animals; playing learning games on the computer.

While they are on the playground during outdoor playtime, they might be using active play toys such as climbing apparatus, swings, slides, jump ropes, balls, tires, and chinning bar.

Typical Full Day Preschool Schedule:
The children’s daily schedule is flexible enough to provide adaptability when necessary but structured enough to provide predictability for the children. We want them to view their school as a safe and comforting place, where they know what to expect and when to expect it. A typical day would include:

6:30-8:15 Free-play in the Big Room
8:15-8:30 Bathroom /Clean up of Big Room
8:30-9:45 Classroom (Center Time)
9:45-10:00 Clean up and Bathroom
10:00-10:15 Snack
10:15-10:45 Circle Time / Story / Work Paper
10:45-11:00 Bathroom
11:00-11:30 Outdoor Play
11:30-11:45 Bathroom
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:15-12:45 Bible Time
12:45-2:50 Nap Time
2:50-3:10 Bathroom
3:10 – 3:30 Snack
3:30-3:45 Theme Activity
3:45-4:30 Outdoor time /Classroom free-play in the room
4:30-6:00 Free-Play in the Big Room

Typical Daily Kindergarten Schedule:
9.00 Journal writing
9:15 Circle Time
9:35 Sight Words review
9:55 Bathroom / Wash Hands
10:00 Snack
10:30 Small Group Reading / Phonics
11:05 Small Group Math / Seatwork
11:40 Bathroom / Wash Hands
11:45 Lunch
12:15 Recess
12:45 Rest Time*
1:30 Science / Social Studies / Music / Art / Physical Education
1:50 Bible / Story Time
2:10 Classroom Centers
2:45 Clean Up / Pack Up
2:55 Bathroom / Wash Hands
3:00 Snack
* Rest time will be gradually phased out over the first few months of school.