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 four 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.  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://agreatstart.snapfish.com

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

Early Childhood Links for Great Teacher Resources (download list)

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)

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

Internet Business Directory www.uscity.net

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