Many preschools have open houses in January and February with registrations shortly after.  Please see the Monthly Top Picks calendar page for more details on upcoming open houses.  


Babysitting Classes


Enriching Kidz™ - www.betterbabysitters.com - This is such a great site to visit.  Here you can have your pre-teens get the proper training they need to be great babysitters.  Their mission: "Better Baby Sitters™ purpose is to educate young pre-teens about the skills necessary when baby-sitting and staying home alone. Better Baby Sitters™ provides quality programming. The nurse or teacher educator strives to teach interactively, allowing for students own creativity and problem-solving skills to flourish. Better Baby Sitters™ aspires that each student will have fun while learning and will gain the knowledge needed to be a responsible, educated and creative Better Baby Sitters." They have some summer workshops coming up this summer.  Double check their website for more details or call 513-336-9993.  


Kidz Home Alone -  This course is designed to guide parents and teach children about being home alone.  It is an avenue to begin discussions between parent and child regarding possible situations that may arise.  At the end of the class, students feel more confident, learn to THINK, then ACT appropriately if an unusual situation should occur while home alone.   This informative class includes guest speakers from the local Police and Fire Departments.

  • Students will learn:
  • The importance of having emergency phone numbers
  • The reasons to call 911
  • First Aid & Safety
  • The Self Heimlich Maneuver
  • Why it's necessary to have "house rules"
  • Fire escape planning
  • Severe weather planning


Programs are for kids in grades 4 - 6 and are sponsored by Life Skills Education Fund and Enriching Kidz:



Please Note:  Better Baby Sitters™ does not place babysitters in jobs.  They help babysitters get prepared to babysit.  They do not  provide referrals for babysitters so if you are in need of a referral babysitting service then check with friends, family or babysitting services listed below.



 

 



 Babysitting Services





 

Just punch in your zip code and a listing of available babysitters will appear.  For those who have had background checks completed you will see a green background check overlay on their listing. Sittercity also provides pet sitting, help with senior care, tutoring, and more.

 



Babysitease is Cincinnati’s safe, easy, convenient way to find a high quality sitter!  They conduct a comprehensive interview & background check to make sure all our care givers are mature, helpful, fun additions to your household.  They are all over the age of 18, have their own transportation, and years of childcare experience.  Whether it’s a continuing weekly appointment or just a Saturday night out, we can take care of your needs with the city's most fabulous sitters! 



 

 

Child Care/Day Care

 

 

 

When I had my first daughter, I was still a working Mom so I know the importance of finding good, quality child care for your loved ones.  Since it's been some years since I was involved in selecting a child care facility, the listing provided is a resource. I'd recommend that you interview the child care center or individual and check their referrals.  Of course, nothing beats recommendations from parents and friends that currently use the child care facility or person.

 



Ordize - www.ordize.com. "Find and Rate Daycares--Largest Search Engine of State-Licensed Daycares! Ordize has the largest list of state-licensed daycares and offers an easy to use, free searchable database to help you find the best quality daycare." - Ordize

 



  • Adventures in Learing - 1288 State Rt. 42, Mason, Ohio 45040, (598-3186).
  • Alphabet Kids Child Care Center -  997 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040, (513-398-9242).
  • Childtime Children's Center - 595 Western Row Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040, (513-398-5437).
  • Creative Chldren's World LLC - 7818 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio. (513-336-7799).
  • Creme de la Creme (Deerfield), Inc. - 5324 Natorp Blvd., Mason, Ohio (513-459-4300).
  • JCC Early Childhood School at Cedar Village - 5467 Cedar Village Dr. Mason, Ohio. (513-754-3100).
  • Kiddie Academy - 6202 Snider Road, Mason, Ohio 45040
    (513-234-0699).
  • Kids 'R' Kids Quality Learning Center - 7439 Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040. (513-398-9944).
  • Little Leprechan Academy - 6956 Cintas Blvd., Mason, Ohio, 45040. (513-754-8600).
  • Precious Harvest Child Center - 8480 Cincinnati-Columbus Road - West Chester, OH 45069 (513-777-4774). http://preciousharvest.com/
  • Rainbow Child Development Center - 6820 Tylersville Rd., Mason, Ohio, 45040. (513-573-0987)
  • The Children's Acadmey of Mason - 4036 Windmere Way, Mason, Ohio, 45040. (513-398-0249).
  • The Child's Place Montessori School - 4936 Old Irwin Simpson Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040. (513-398-6928).
  • The Goddard School - 754 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-398-2777).

 

 

 




Child Care Referral Sources



Au Pair USA - www.aupairusa.org - Find referrals for live-in child care providers.


Child Care Aware - www.childcareaware.org - free help for parents looking for child-care providers. Call 1-800-424-2246.


My Child Care Guide - www.mychildcareguide.com - Listing of child care providers with recommendations and reviews from other parents. 


Nanny Placement Service, Inc. - www.nannyplaceohio.com - Find referrals for child care providers in the home.  


U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - www.acf.hhs.gov - state licensed child care info site with a listing of local Head Start programs.



 



Co-Operative Preschools


Co-Operative preschools enlist parents to help with the schools.  They are usually less expensive than a conventional preschool but this is mainly because the parent participation is more involved and it helps to foster a successful co-operative preschool.


First Step - Offering classes for kids ages 1-5 years with a parent-guided curriculum. Tuition is $50/year and parent attendance is required.  Blue Ash, Ohio.  Call 513-588-0601 for more information. 


Pleasant Park Co-Operative Preschool - www.pleasantparkpreschool.org - They have classes for 2 1/2-3 years olds two days/week and 4-5 year olds three days/week. Parent are asked to help in the school 3-5 times during the year and their are two qualified teachers for every class. 3401 Hamilton-Mason Rd, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. 513-893-3222.


Tender Years Co-Operative Preschool - www.lovelandtenderyears.com - Located in the Loveland Presbyterian Church, they require parent participation twice/month to assist the teachers and to interact with the students.  360 Robin Ave., Loveland, Ohio. 513-588-4975.




P

Preschools 

 

 

Ahhh....the wonderful world of preschool. When I decided to enroll my daughter in preschool, I didn't realize that the enrollment process starts at the beginning of the year for most places. I started looking in March and quickly realized that I was behind the eight-ball. Luckily, I was able to get on five waiting lists and eventually I was called and my daughter had a spot at King of Kings.  



 

Hopewell First Church of God - 7974 Barret Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 (513-777-0190). They have a wonderful Mom's Day Out program in which you can either select to go one or two days per week. Both my girls attended Hopewell when they were younger and they loved it.  They have terrific teachers and a caring staff. There classrooms are child friendly, clean and filled with fun. 

 

King of Kings Lutheran Church - www.koklcms.org. 3621 Socialville Foster Rd, Mason, OH 45040 (513-398-6089). Both my girls attend or attended KOK.  I love this preschool.  They have an awesome director, Gil Schepmann, who is always there to greet you with a warm smile and a kind hello.  The teachers are wonderful, the classrooms are clean & inviting to children. In addition to their pre-school program, they have a Mom's Day Out and all day kindergarten and they offer additional enrichment programs such as art, music and gym.  I highly recommend KOK.

 

Below is a listing of other local preschools.  Since my girls did not attend, I will just list their contact information.

 

  • Chai Tots Early Childhood Center - www.ChaiTots.com. 7587 Central Parke Blvd. Mason, OH 45040 (513-234-0600). A Jewish community preschool and daycare.
  • Christ's Church at Mason -Mason Christian Preschool -  www.weekdayministries.org/preschool. 5165 Western Row Rd, Mason, OH 45040 (513-229-5400)
  • Creative Tots Preschool - www.creativetotspreschool.com. 6408 Thornberry Ct., Suite 110, Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-770-6776).
  • Endeavor Learning Center - www.endeavorlc.net - 5188 Cox-Smith Road, Mason, Ohio. 513-754-8284. Also a special needs provider.
  • Heritage Presbyterian Church - www.hpcmason.org. 6546 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040 (513-398-7671).
  • Hope Church - www.hope-church.org. Little Schoolhouse Preschool. 4934 Western Row Rd, Mason, OH 45040 (513-459-0800).
  • JCC Early Childhood School at Cedar Village - www.jpreschool.org. 5467 Cedar Village Dr. Mason, Ohio. (513-754-3100).Now offering full day kindergarten.
  • Kiddie Academy - www.kiddieacademy.com. 6202 Snider Road, Mason, Ohio 45040,(513-234-0699).
  • Liberty Bible Academy - www.libertybibleacademy.org. 4900 Old Irwin Simpson Rd,Mason, OH 45040 (513-754-1234).
  • Mason Early Childhood Center - www.masonohioschools.com. 4631 Hickory Woods Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-398-3741). Lottery application due by Feb. 29
  • Montessori Academy of Cincinnati - www.montacademy.org. 8293 Duke Blvd., Mason, (513-398-7773).
  • Pooh's Corner Preschool - 773 South Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-459-9426).
  • Precious Harvest Child Center - 8480 Cincinnati-Columbus Road - West Chester, OH 45069 (513-777-4774). http://preciousharvest.com/
  • Sycamore Presbyterian Church - 11726 Seven Gables Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio. (513-683-9680).
  • The Compass School - www.TheCompassSchool.com. 9370 Waterstone Blvd. (513-683-8833).
  • The Goddard School - http://www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Mason---Route-42-OH/schools.gspx. 754 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040 (513-398-2777).
  • The Learning Place - 105 Dr. Frank Batsche Way, Mason, Ohio. (513-398-5313).

 

 

 

Special Needs Schools

(also see Special Needs Programs)



Linden Grove School - lindengroveschool.org - 513-984-2215. Linden Grove School is for kids in K- 8 with disabilities who may struggle in the "traditional" school setting and they offer "specialized learning for the whole child".


Stepping Stones Center - steppingstonescenter.org - 513-831-4660
"The mission of Stepping Stones Center is to increase independence, improve lives and promote inclusion for children and adults with disabilities." - from website.  Provides resources and support for children and adults with all disabilities.  Also has residential and day programs, year round preschool and summer camps.


St. Rita School for the Deaf - srsdeaf.org - 513-771-7600
St. Rita School for the Deaf educates deaf and hard of hearing students via Comprehensive Communication (lip-reading, sign language, assisted listening devices, visual aids, & technology). Students and teachers work together to see what method works best for the student while promoting a positive and accepting classroom environment.


The Starfish Academy, for Exceptional Children LLC - www.thestarfishacademy.com.  This is a therapeutic learning center created to meet the unique needs of children and families living with developmental disabilities.  It is the belief of The Starfish Academy that all children hold within them a limitless potential for learning and we should do everything in our power to help bring this potential into being.  Our mission is to tirelessly seek the keys to unlock the potential within each child and to empower parents and guardians to advocate effectively for their children throughout their lifespan.

Offering Before/After School Care, Skills Groups, Homework Tutoring, Summer Skills Groups and Extended Care, Advocacy Services, and Special Enrichment Groups.  

 

 



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