MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools’ pre-kindergarten program, which has earned the state’s highest performance rating, will remain at Springmill STEM Elementary for the 2018-2019 school year. Enrollment is open for both morning and afternoon sessions.

A pre-kindergarten registration form may be obtained by contacting Springmill STEM Elementary at 419-525-6348. Completed forms are reviewed and families are contacted with further directions. Visits to pre-kindergarten classes may be arranged by calling the school.

The program provides quality preschool experiences to children who will be 3, 4 or 5 years old by Aug. 1. Six preschool classrooms are staffed by licensed, highly-trained teachers, paraprofessionals and therapists.

The child-centered curriculum meets the needs of the whole child – cognitive, social, emotional and physical – and is aligned with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards.

Morning sessions, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and afternoon sessions, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., are offered Monday through Thursday. Children will have either breakfast or lunch. Transportation to and from Springmill is provided.

Tuition is $100 per month with a sliding fee schedule for families who qualify. Children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are not charged tuition. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and psychological services are provided to students according to their needs as identified in their IEPs.

Upon entering the program, each child receives a developmental screening, including vision and hearing. If there are any concerns, they are discussed with the child’s family and a plan to address those needs is developed.

Mansfield City Schools’ pre-kindergarten program has received a five-star rating from the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. This highest-possible rating was awarded for the program’s compliance with Step Up To Quality, a voluntary quality rating system which recognizes programs that meet quality benchmarks over and above minimum health, safety and educational licensing standards.