1618 Deerfield Rd. Lebanon, OH 45036
(across the street from Countryside YMCA | Lebanon)
Open 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio offers a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow at this preschool enrichment program. Our Step Up to Quality star-rated program is designed to meet the needs of families with children ages three to five. Our vision is for all Countryside YMCA childcare programs to be the leaders in building children of character. Through the use of "The Creative Curriculum" our program encompasses the YMCA core valuse of caring, honesty, respoct, reponsibility, and faith.
Program Highlights 
- Four-star Step Up to Quality rating
- Two degreeed teachers
- 2.5 hour-long morning and afternoon preschool classes are available for children ages three to five who are potty-trained.
- Children are grouped by age and developmental levels.
- Preschool activities are geared toward each child's individual needs, aptitude, interests, and special skills.
- We have low child/staff ratios.
- Breakfast and PM snack included in the price.
Program Highlights
- Four Star Step-Up-to-Quality rating
- A variety of activities provide opportunities for children to grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.
- Children develop a positive self-concept through a balance of self-directed and teacher-assisted activities.
- Group and individual play activities help promote decision-making, self-confidence, responsible behavior, and self-control.
- Lebanon schools provide transportation to and from school for all Lebanon schools, including St. Francis and Lebanon Christian.
Guidelines for Child Care Programs to Help Slow the Spread of Communicable Disease
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Health screenings and temperature checks will be done if a child appears ill. Children and staff must have a temperature below 100.4 to participate that day. There currently is no mask mandate in our school-age programs; however, this is subject to change based on information received and rules set forth by Governor DeWine and/or ODJFS Child Care Licensing.
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We adhere to the Staff-child ratios and group sizes determined by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services; there are currently no required modifications. Staff practices social distancing and plans age-appropriate social distancing activities.
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Staff and children follow rigorous handwashing throughout the day.
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There is frequent cleaning and sanitizing of high traffic areas throughout the day.
Closings and Delays Policy
• If Lebanon Schools are closed due to weather conditions, then the preschool is closed.
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Financial Aid for Childcare
Childcare financial assistance is available to families that meet the income eligibility guidelines. Once approved, the recipient will be responsible for 50-90% of the tuition weekly and YMCA financial aid will fund the remaining 10-50%. This program is also available to families currently enrolled who experience a job loss or other financial hardship. If you receive childcare financial assistance, it will be activated at the time of enrollment.
Eligibility will be reviewed every three to six months.
For more information contact Missy Gilmore at 513 932 1424 ext. 191.