Enrollment
Administrative offices: 280 Reeb Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 444-1529
Program
South Side Learning & Development Center is a member of the National, the Ohio, and the Columbus Associations for the Education of Young Children, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Franklin County Human Service Chamber and the Ohio Association of Child Care Providers.
Why parents choose our program:
✔ 90+ years of proven quality early education
✔ Program emphasis on kindergarten readiness maximizing optimal development from birth to kindergarten
✔Variety of program choice: Head Start; Early Start Columbus; Ohio Dept of Education – Early Childhood Expansion of Public Pre-K; Publicly Funded Child Care (Title XX); Private Pay
✔Maintain high quality as evidenced by Five-Star Step Up To Quality rating and national accreditation from National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
✔ Professional, degreed and certified teachers develop and implement curriculum driven program
✔ Ongoing child assessments help focus both group and individualization of program activities
✔ Low teacher/child ratios
✔Professionally planned nutritional breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack served daily
✔ Well-equipped playground
✔Support for the entire family, including basic needs assistance; crisis intervention; employment assistance that includes internet access, job search assistance and resume preparation; and referral to GED classes provided by Godman Guild
✔Publicly Funded Child Care (Title XX) processed entirely on-site
✔Private Pay rates as low as $199 per week
✔Accessible from bus lines; 3 miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio
Fees:
Fees
Head Start – Clients meeting the income and zip code requirements for participation in this program will not be subject to any shared cost.
Early Start Columbus – Clients meeting the income, birth date, school district, and work requirements will share in a nominal cost of care. Currently weekly fees are $7 or $14 for families who reach the maximum 200% level for Publicly Funded Child Care (Title XX).
Ohio Department of Education – Early Childhood Expansion of Public Pre-K – Clients meeting the income and school district requirements for participation in this program will qualify for part day program and will not be subject to any shared cost.
Publicly Funded Child Care (Title XX) - Clients meeting the income and employment/training requirements of the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services may qualify for partial or full childcare. All other clients will be reviewed for placement into one of the following fee classifications according to our sliding fee scale.
Full-time Private Pay — as low as $199 per week
Agency sponsored — 30 days service while seeking employment or training (if available)
Board sponsored — Emergency or exceptional circumstances (if available)
Availability of slots is subject to available state/federal funds.
