National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)             http://www.naeyc.org/

Ohio Department of Education (Early Learning Content Standards) http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1391&ContentID=1629&Content=24195 A Great Start Preschool uses these standards as a guide when preparing developmentally and age appropriate activities for each of our programs. 

WHIO TV http://www.whiotv.com/closings/index.html (A Great Start Preschool follows Centerville City Schools decision as a guideline for closing due to inclement weather.  Refer to our voice mail at 312-1621, or WHIO TV for our decision.)

Scholastic Books www.scholastic.com/parentordering (A Great Start Preschool participates in monthly book orders throughout the school year.  Online ordering and online payment available!  Additional catalogs which are not sent home are available online.)                Class User Name: agreatstart         Password: preschool

Sexual Offender Email Notification Alerts:    http://www.crimewatchalert.com/cgi-win/CansWebBroker.exe/Register

Hope United Methodist Church:  A Great Start Preschool occupies six classrooms and an office in the north wing of Hope United Methodist Church.  Visit their website for more information about their programs and services.   http://www.hopeatexit7.org/index.htm

Hope Church Parent's Morning Out Program: PMO offers social and faith based childcare for children ages one through five.  Check out the PMO Summer Camp Program for children ages one through fifth grade!  Call 436-5065 for more information. http://www.hopeatexit7.org/children.htm

Snapfish: Check out pictures from preschool special events. Currently enrolled families and friends can obtain the password for our group room from the preschool director.  http://www2.snapfish.com/groups/agsp09-10schoolyear/cobrandOid=1000

DAYC  is a nonprofit organization of early childhood education professionals and others dedicated to ensuring quality care for young children and their families.  DAYC provides leadership for professionals and families to promote partnerships on behalf of young children with special emphasis on quality education, awareness of developmental services, and access to resources.  http://www.daytonayc.org/index.htm 

4C For Children (Miami Valley):  As the designated child care resource and referral agency for this region, 4C is the hub of information on early care and education programs and the largest provider of training and technical assistance for early childhood care-givers and teachers. 4C assists families, child-care centers, family child care providers and employers.  http://www.4cforchildren.org/about.html  

Bellbrook Family Resource Center Throughout the school year, A Great Start Preschool will collect non-perishable food as well as health and beauty necessities for the food pantry at the Bellbrook Family Resource Center.  From time to time, we may hold other charitable events to support this organization.  http://www.co.greene.oh.us/fcf/BFRC/default.htm

Hannah's Treasure Chest:  A Great Start Preschool has assisted Hannah's several times throughout the years, by participating in the Giving Angels holiday program and by donating infant and children's items to their network.  Visit their website for more information about this charity:  http://www.hannahstreasure.org/

Assert Kids:  www.child-safety-and-health-expert.com  A Great Start Preschool has offered Assert Superkids Programs for our Preschool Plus and KinderStart Programs. 

Book It! RED ZONE The BOOK IT! Beginners® Program that AGSP participated in during Spring 2007 and 2008 has been discontinued.  The BOOK IT! Beginners® Program will continue to support early literacy with the R.E.D. Zone - Read Every Day. The website provides many web printables and resources for parents and teachers in support of early childhood literacy.   http://qa.bookitprogram.com/redzone/defaultworking3.asp

Centerville City Schools: http://www.centerville.k12.oh.us/

Sugarcreek Local Schools: http://www.sugarcreek.k12.oh.us/

Winters-Bellbrook Community Library: http://www.gcpl.lib.oh.us/winters.asp

City of Bellbrook Website: http://bellbrook.com/index2.php

Dangers of Air Guns in our Neighborhoods:  http://airgundangers.blogspot.com/  (This website is maintained by Cara Michael, a past teacher of A Great Start Preschool).

Dr. Phil:  http://www.drphil.com/  (Check out advice on potty training, parenting and more!)

Toy Recalls  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html  

Internet Safety:  Internet Acronyms Every Parent Should Know (download) 

Disciplining your Preschooler (Article for download)

Online Early Literacy Resources for Parents Recommended by the Ohio Department of Education:  

www.earlyliterature.ecsd.net/             www.kinderlit.ecsd.net             www.nul.org/readandrise.html        www.literacytrust.org.uk  www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/fine/resources/digest/literacy.html                   www.basic-skills.co.uk

Early Childhood Links for Great Teacher Resources (download list)

Kids Consignment Sale:  A Great Start Preschool hosts an annual consignment sale each April as a fundraiser for the preschool.  Families can buy and sell their gently used infants, children's and maternity clothing, equipment, toys, and some household items.  Check out other consignment sales by visiting this link http://www.kidsconsignmentsales.com.  Download a flyer of other local sales Dayton Area Consignment Sales

Are you interested in making healthy choices for your family and for the environment?  Learn about the Melaleuca health and wellness company by visiting this website.  http://amber.brightwomen.com

Internet Business Directory www.uscity.net

If you have ideas of other links we may be interested in listing, please let us know!