CLASS SIZE AND RATIOS
Rocky River Reservation - 10 children per class with 2 teachers
North Chagrin Reservation - 12 children per class with 2 teachers
AGES
Classes are available for children between the age of 3 and 5 years. Children must be 3 on, or before August 1 prior to the start of the year (must be potty trained by the start of school).
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE
The school year will begin the week of September 5, 2022 and will run through the week of May 8, 2023. The preschool will follow the North Olmsted City School District Calendar for breaks. We are a 9-month program and require a commitment for the entire school year.
FACILITY
Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool is based out of Rocky River Nature Center in North Olmsted and the North Chagrin Nature Education Building in Mayfield Village. In addition, the trails and natural habitats of Rocky River and North Chagrin Reservations offer great opportunities for learning during the daily group explorations.
LICENSING
Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool is licensed through Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
CURRICULUM
Nature is the foundation for the curriculum. Direct experience in nature is critical in meeting the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of children. Our curriculum is inquiry-based, student-driven, and based on Ohio Early Learning Developmental Standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
TUITION
For the 2022 – 2023 school year the tuition prices per child are as follows.
5-day class (M,T,W,Th,F) - $5283 / child
3-day class (M,T,W) - $3168 / child
2-day class (Th,F) - $2115 / child
Monthly payment plans are available. Parents are responsible for providing appropriate outerwear such as boots, jackets, hats & gloves, etc.