Earned the highest culture score in Kent. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
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childcare
Tree City Preschool is a faith-based, project-based learning program operated as a ministry of the United Methodist Church of Kent, serving children ages two and a half through five. Established in fall 1967, this long-standing Kent community institution has provided preschool education for over 50 years. The program follows the Kent City School calendar and focuses on children's emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social development. As an Ohio Step Up To Quality-recognized program, it exemplifies commitment to quality early childhood education.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Faith-based; the preschool is a ministry of the United Methodist Church of Kent. Focuses on children's emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and social development.
What sets it apart: Serves ages three/young four and four/young five. Operating since fall 1967 in Kent, Ohio.
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