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At Grace Christian School, our spiritual and academic teaching philosophies are deeply rooted in a commitment to providing a well-rounded, Christ-centered education. Since our founding in 1981, we have strived to uphold high standards of both academic excellence and spiritual development, ensuring that each child grows in a nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning and a strong foundation in biblical values.

We are fully licensed by the Ohio Department of Education, meeting the state's educational standards. Our preschool program reflects this commitment to high-quality education, with all of our teachers being licensed by the Ohio Department of Education or holding a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

The leadership team at Grace Christian School is committed to guiding and shaping the future of our students. The Head of Grace Christian School, Tandy Hicks, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for both education and ministry, overseeing the direction of the entire school. The director of our preschool program, Stephanie Christian, plays a vital role in ensuring that the preschool offers a safe, loving, and educational environment that nurtures each child's potential and prepares them for future academic success.

All preschool students must be fully potty-trained and at least three and a half years old by September 1st to ensure that they are developmentally ready for the curriculum and the social environment of the classroom. This allows for a more tailored and supportive learning experience, helping each child to thrive and grow at their own pace.

Our Philosophy


It is our goal that children are encouraged to learn and grow by providing developmentally appropriate experiences where all children can succeed in a safe and nurturing environment. Children learn to love God, love others and love learning. We offer a curriculum rooted in a God-centered Biblical world view. This view holds that the Bible is the inherent Word of God and God’s truth is the standard for all truth.

Core Values

Our educators believe all children:

  • Are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26)
  • Are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)
  • Are sinners in need of a Savior (Romans 3:23)
  • Have lives marked with a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11)
  • Are valued by God (Matthew 19:14)

Importance of Classroom Environment

The preschool years are an exciting time for both child and parent. Our teachers understand the importance of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Our curriculum is designed to provide preschoolers with the best of both worlds- both academic and hands on learning. Teacher directed activities focus on alphabet and phonemic awareness, emerging reading and writing skills, along with math and science skills. Daily learning centers feature literature based themes in art, music, blocks, home living, puzzles, and nature. At this stage in your child's life, they are developing rapidly in social, emotional, speech, academic, and cognitive skills. A wide variety of age-appropriate opportunities are provided to help each child move toward mastery of these skills and concepts.