Preschool Options

Kettering City Schools is proud to offer high-quality, inclusive preschool programs for children of all abilities. We provide engaging and age appropriate learning environments in full and half day options. 

Preschool Eligibility Requirements

• 3 years old by August 1 with priority given to 4 year olds
• Potty trained
• A resident of Kettering City School District

Children who turn 5 by August 19, 2026, are eligible and encouraged to register for Kindergarten. Because of grant criteria, we cannot provide preschool tuition assistance for children who are eligible for Kindergarten.

Pathfinders

Pathfinders is an early learning program grant funded by the Ohio Department of Education and operated through the Kettering Schools that provides a high-quality preschool education, focusing on academic and social preparation for entry into kindergarten. Priority is given to 4 year olds who qualify for ECE grant funding per the Ohio Department of Education's income guidelines. You must be a resident of Kettering City Schools to attend.

Class times are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-1:35 PM.

Must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026. The cost of the program is $475/month.
 

Locations:

• John F. Kennedy Elementary School – 5030 Polen Drive, Kettering OH 45440

• Kettering Early Childhood Education Center – 2600 Holman Street, Moraine OH 45439

• Indian Riffle Elementary School - 3090 Glengarry Drive, Kettering OH 45420

 

Integrated

This preschool program is designed to serve 3-5 year old students with special needs, alongside typically developing peer mentors. The program offers small class sizes with a one-to-six staff-to-student ratio. This program is integrated, meaning 50% or fewer students are children with disabilities. Typically developing children are enrolled in these classrooms to ensure strong and appropriate peer modeling. Priority is given to 4 year olds with a focus on providing access to those who qualify for ECE grant funding per the Ohio Department of Education's income guidelines. You must be a resident of Kettering City School District to attend.

Class times are Monday-Friday 8-10:30 AM or 11:45-2:15 PM.

Must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026. The cost of the program is $220/month.

Locations:

• Beavertown Elementary School – 2700 Wilmington Pike, Kettering OH 45419

• Greenmont Elementary School – 1 E. Wren Circle, Kettering OH 45420

• Indian Riffle Elementary School – 3090 Glengarry Drive, Kettering OH 45420

• Oakview Elementary School – 4001 Ackerman Boulevard, Kettering OH 45429

• John F. Kennedy Elementary School – 5030 Polen Drive, Kettering OH 45440
• Kettering Early Childhood Education Center – 2600 Holman Street, Moraine OH 45439

 

Extended Day

The Kettering Early Childhood Education Center opens at 7AM and closes at 5 PM. Spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an additional class provided. The child will attend either the Integrated Program or the Pathfinder Program in addition to the Before/After Care Program. The family would be responsible for the preschool tuition as well as the before/after care tuition.

Locations:

• Kettering Early Childhood Education Center – 2600 Holman Street, Moraine OH 45439

The cost of the program is $450/month.

 

Both the Integrated and Pathfinders Program offers full scholarships and tuition assistance based on the family’s household income and family size.