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Preschool  
 
Our Lady of the Visitation School’s preschool program was created to help children foster a love of learning at an early age. Our licensed teachers help children discover learning based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on students’ intellectual, physical, social, emotional & spiritual growth. The curriculum works to develop these skills through large/small groups, learning centers, hands on activities, prayer, and integrating play, music, art, and literacy into students’ daily routines.
 
For more information about our preschool programs, please call (513) 347-4450.

If your child is 36 months (3 years old) by September 30th, 2023, this is the program for your child.  This class meets on Tuesday and Thursday. There is a half day or full day option.  Teachers will work to help students develop social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This is a program where students are introduced to a structured environment, making friends, learning through play and following directions with exposure to basic academics. Students participate in hands on activities using centers, fine arts, dramatic play and activities designed to increase mathematical, literacy, physical and fine motor skills.


If your child is 48 months (4 years old) by September 30th, 2023, or if you feel that your child is not quite ready for a five day a week program, you may want to consider the 4 year old program that meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You can choose a half day or full day program. Teachers will work to prepare students for the pre-kindergarten and/or kindergarten program. Students will spend an additional day at preschool focusing on maturing socially and emotionally, and digging deeper into academics such as higher numbers, counting, learning letters and letter sounds. Students will use hands on activities to extend learning via the use of play, kinesthetic learning and centers.

 


Our PK program is a pre-kindergarten program for 4 and 5 year old children that do not meet the cut off, or who are not quite ready for the kindergarten program. The PK program is a five day a week program that has a half day or full day option. For enrollment in this program, your child must be 4 by September 30th, 2023, and also meet the age requirement to attend kindergarten for the following school year (2023-2024 academic year).  These students benefit from an additional review of content at a slightly higher level to help students feel confident and ready for their transition to kindergarten. Students will build more stamina for the school week due to additional school days and/or hours by attending Monday through Friday half or full day. Preschoolers are very enthusiastic learners and these positive attitudes can greatly contribute to their future success in school. Preschoolers learn through fun and games as they navigate through their classrooms with toys, puzzles and shapes helping in the development of important cognitive skills, social development and gross/fine motor skills. Research has shown that preschool also provides an atmosphere for the development of early literacy and mathematical skills. The skills learned during the Preschool years can then be applied in math, reading, religion, social studies, science, art, gym and music greatly contributing to future school achievement.

 


2023-2024 PRESCHOOL TUITION

 

DAYS

FEES

3 Year Olds      

T, TH

HALF - $1,429     
FULL - $2,087

4 Year Olds

M, W, F     

HALF - $2,119
FULL - $3,106

4/5 Pre-K

M - F

HALF - $3,234
FULL - $5,143

* These amounts include the $50 per student Non-Refundable Deposit
* Multiple student discount does not apply to Preschool tuition

 


Where is the preschool located?
The preschool is located under the church in our early learning building along with our kindergarten classrooms.

Do students have to be potty trained?
Students must be potty trained before entering preschool at Our Lady of the Visitation School.

Are multiple student discounts applicable for preschool? What about financial aid?
Preschool is a separate entity from grades K-8, and operates on different funds. Discounts and financial aid are unavailable at this time, but you will still manage your preschool tuition payments through FACTS.

Is before and after care offered?
At this time before and after care are unavailable for preschool students. Parents can drop students off as early as 7:45 a.m. and extended day is available for all programs until 2:55 p.m.

Is busing available for Preschool?
Private transportation must be used for preschool students. Unfortunately, busing is not provided to us for preschool by the public schools. Busing is available to students starting in kindergarten.

Will the schedule run the same as grades K-8?
For the most part, yes. The school day for all students at Our Lady of the Visitation School begins at 8:18 a.m. The P3 (3 year old) program and the P4 (4 year old) program runs from 8:18 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a full day option ending at 2:50 p.m. The PK (4/5 year old Pre-Kindergarten) program is five days a week full/half day, running from 8:18 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Off days and breaks are the same days as K-8.

Are Preschool students expected to wear a uniform?
No, students should wear comfortable play clothes with gym shoes. Shorts and pants should allow for students to easily use the restroom independently.

Is snack provided by the school? Will students eat lunch at school?
Snack is not provided by the Preschool. Students that stay for the full day program will pack their lunches. Hot lunch is not available for preschool students. Milk can be purchased daily. 

How is admission priority determined?

In the event there would be more new registrants than spots available, admissions will go as follows:

1. Children of participating parishioners, who have siblings already enrolled at Our Lady of the Visitation School in grades K-8.

2. Children of participating parishioners, whose older children already attended Our Lady of the Visitation School.

3. The first child of a participating parishioner.

4. Participating member of another Divine Mercy Parish.

5. Participating member of another Catholic Parish.

6. The above being equal, the participating family which has been registered in the parish the longest will prevail.

 Definition of Participating Parishioner: A participating parishioner is one who participates in the faith life of our parish. This is demonstrated through weekly Mass attendance, participation in the community life of our parish by volunteering time and talents in ministries and organizations, and as able financially to support the parish on a regular, ongoing basis through Sunday donations, in addition to staying current on tuition.

What if I do not want to be a member of the parish? 
There will be an additional fee for non-parish members to be determined by the Business Manager.

What do I need to know for registration? 
• You need to be able to determine the class your child will attend. Your options are P3 - 3 year old program, P4 - 4 year old program, or PK - 4/5 year old program. If you are unsure as to which class to sign your child up for, you as the parent must make your best guess at registration. If a parent changes their original choice the admissions team will consider changes after all registrations have been processed based on availability. 
• Please determine if half day or full day classes are best for your child. You will have to mark half day that ends at 11:30 p.m. or full day that ends at 2:55 p.m. If you are unsure, sign your child up for half day. If staff permits, we can add your child later to full day. However, if you sign up and choose not to use the afternoon, there will be a financial penalty for withdrawal. 

When is registration considered complete?
Registration will take place online. At open house your family will receive an envelope that is to be mailed back to the school office. This envelope will ask families to submit the following: Copy of Baptismal certificate (unless baptized at Our Lady of the Visiation Church), copy of birth certificate, statement of intent, $50 Registration Fee. Your registration is not complete until all forms are returned to school. *Baptism is not a requirement but if they are baptized, we need the baptismal certificate for sacrament record keeping. 

When will parents be notified if they are accepted?
This is dependent on enrollment of new families. Families will find out if they are accepted or not by the first week in March. 

What curriculum is used for preschool?
We use Joyful Discoveries for our preschool curriculum. This is used by most schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Will I be able to volunteer in preschool?
Parents may choose to volunteer at Our Lady of the Visitation Preschool, but it will not be required. All volunteers must be in compliance with the Archdiocese’s Decree on Child Protection. Please check our website under Get Involved>Safe Parish.
 

 

 

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3180 South Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248

(513) 347-2222
during school hours 8:18 AM - 2:55 PM

info@olvisitation.org

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