Building Foundations for tomorrow’s future

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool

Nurturing Dreams, Excellence and Success

Welcome To Notre Dame Elementary

PreschoolNotre Dame Elementary Preschool provides transition from home to school for children three, four and five years old. Recognizing that family relationships provide children the best model for developing values, attitudes and appropriate behavior, the program offers children an opportunity to interact with other children and adults in an atmosphere of Christian love and concern.

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical growth of the young child in a creative learning environment through age-appropriate developmental experiences and activities.

Building Foundations for Tomorrow’s Future

CurriculumNotre Dame Elementary Preschool uses a “hands on” approach to learning. The following are various components addressed in daily activities:

• Religion• Language Arts• Math• Technology• Science• Social Studies• Movement• Socialization

Young Authors ProgramGuides children in producing a literary composition

Art Appreciation ProgramAllows students to explore various art media and famous artists

SpanishIntroduces basic Spanish words/language into the classroom environment

Movement To MusicProvides a weekly creative movement to music class Pumpkin PatchAllows Three Year Old class to plant seeds before summer break, then harvest pumpkins as Pre-K students

All Day Preschool ProgramAllows students the option to attend preschool all day

Parent Toddler ProgramProvides a mini preschool experience for our littlest learners.

Summer CampsProvides a variety of half and full-day camps during months

CurriculumNotre Dame Elementary Preschool uses a “hands on” approach to learning. The following are various components addressed in daily activities:

• Religion• Language Arts• Math• Technology• Science• Social Studies• Movement• Socialization

Program Highlights

Half Day ProgramMorning Session: 8:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. Afternoon Session: 11:30 a.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.

Three Year Old Class Monday ~ Tuesday ~ Wednesday

Pre-K Class Monday ~ Friday

Extended Day Available for Half Day Programs

Thursday ~ Friday

Program Sessions

Program Sessions

Full Day Program 8:00 a.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.

Three Year Old Class Monday ~ Tuesday ~ Wednesday

Pre-K Class Monday ~ Friday

Before and After Care Programs

Available Monday ~ Friday

Before Care: 6:30 a.m. ~ 7:45 a.m.After Care: 2:30 p.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.

Partnering with Parents

Ways to Get InvolvedNotre Dame Elementary Preschool believes in partnership with parents which enhances the students’ learning experiences leading to a higher level of engagement and success.• NotreDameParentAssociation• ClassroomParentHelpers• Special Event Helpers

Preschool Events• Pajama Day• Poetry Recital• Grandparent/Special Friend Day• Donuts with Parents• Halloween Party• Christmas Party• Christmas Program• Dance Program• Thanksgiving Celebration

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool welcomes all children who are three or four years old by September 30th of the respective year.

Formal registration is held in January for the coming year. As part of the admissions process, we welcome children to visit the preschool with their family.

Children who attend Notre Dame Elementary Preschool have priority acceptance into Notre Dame Elementary kindergarten.

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool13000 Auburn Road

Chardon, Ohio 44024

Freddie Lelko, Preschool DirectorMain Office: 440.286.7101 x 5920

Email: flelko@ndec.orgWebsite: notredameelementary.org

Facebook: Notre Dame Elementary Preschool

Admissions

Notre Dame Elementary Preschool is a Catholic Preschool that educates children according to the educational vision and principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

~Imagine the Possibilities~