TEACHERS

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Servies requires all Preschool Teachers to have at least 45 hours of instruction in child development and related areas. Our faculty currently exceeds this minimum state requirement and receives 10 hours of Step Up To Quality approved education annually. Additionally, all of our lead teachers have either a 2-year Associate Degree or 4-year Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or related fields.

Jerinel Maynard, Administrator and Teacher of 4 yr. olds

I have been teaching and acting as Administrator at Columbia Heights Preschool since 1979. My B. S. degree in Home Economics is from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. with course work in Child Development, Child Guidance, Child Psychology, and Marriage and the Family. As a member of Ohio Association of Education of Young Children, I have over the years attended numerous workshops on child abuse, classroom management, first aid, communicable disease, C.P.R., curriculum and various topics pertaining to young children.

I am married with three grown children and 5 grandchildren, my two younger children have attended Columbia Heights. I enjoy reading, scrapbooking, yoga, and spending time with my family.

Pat Emmelhainz

Hello, I'm Pat Emmelhainz. My family lives on a farm near Darby Creek Park. My husband and I have four children, three dogs, and two cats.

As a recent graduate of the Early Childhood Development Department of Columbus State Community College I can use the most current information available in my work with young children and their families. Activities that my classes enjoy include a monthly cooking activity, ongoing environmental activities with natural materials from my farm, and many opportunities to develop literacy.

Debbie Reed, (3-year-olds teacher)

I have been employed with Columbia Heights Preschool since September, 1996. My job responsibilities have included both lead teacher and assistant teacher. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood development from Columbus State Community College and have a pre-kindergarten teaching license.

I am married with two children, both of which attended Columbia Heights Preschool, and one grandchild. Outside of preschool, I assist my husband in managing his construction company and enjoy cooking, reading, and traveling.

Janet Boyd (assistant teacher of 3, 4 and 5 year olds)

Hi, I am Janet Boyd. I have been a volunteer and substitute teacher for Columbia Heights Preschool since 1999, and I joined the staff in 2005. I am certified through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Attendance of many O.A.E.Y.C. education sessions and courses in communicable disease, child abuse, first aid, C.P.R., as well as curriculum and classroom management have contributed to my continuing education.

I am a member of NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), OAEYC (Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children) and CAEYC (Columbus Association for the Education of Young Children).

I am not only a single Mom of two daughters but I am also an only parent, very active in my community, love life and my job at Columbia Heights Preschool!!!

Christina Robenolt

I have been an assistant teacher with Columbia Heights Preschool since 2007. I have enjoyed working in the 3 year old class my first year. I have attended Cuyahoga Community College, and have a background in Early Childhood Education. I am continuing to take courses in first aid, communicable disease, and literacy.

I am married with 4 boys, all of whom attended Columbia Heights Preschool. I enjoy spending time with my family, making jewelry and crafts. I also love animals and spend a lot of time with my dog and cats.

Megan Mason

I graduated from Indiana University in 1995 with a BA in Journalism. After moving to Colorado Springs in 2000, I decided I wanted to make a complete break from journalism and pursue massage therapy. Currently, I am looking into obtaining my Ohio massage therapy license. While my son was a student at CHP, I often helped with class parties or in the classroom as needed. During the 2009-2010 school year, I was a substitute teacher in all class rooms and absolutely loved every minute. I am very passionate about working with children, especially in early education and look forward to becoming more involved in the school.

I am married to my husband, Rollie, and we have one son, Jacob, who has the very difficult job of keeping us on our toes and on the move. We love to travel and just hang with our family and friends. When I'm not working in my garden, I either have my nose buried in a book or am in the middle of a craft project. Always on the search for new and exciting adventures.

Stacy Reed

I graduated from Defiance College in 1994 with a BS in Elementary Education. My husband Tyler and I married that same year and moved to Toledo, Ohio. I worked in an optometrist office as a vision therapist working with children ages ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade. In 1997 Tyler's new job moved us to Columbus. I've been a stay at home mom for 11 years and have volunteered at Columbia Heights while my children attended the preschool. I am also a certified Jazzercise instructor and have led group exercise classes since 2001. I have a daughter, Lauren and a son, Spencer. On the rare occasions that I have free time I enjoy curling up with a good book.

STAFF TO CHILD RATIOS

The staff to child ratio set forth by the State of Ohio will be met or exceeded at all times in the classrooms and on field trips.

State standards as well as Step Up To Quality, Star Two, standards are as follows:

1 Teacher per 10 children, ages up to 36 months.
1 Teacher per 12 children, 36 months through 48 months.

Columbia Heights Preschool maintains the following staff to child ratio:

1 Teacher per 7 three year olds
1 Teacher per 9 four and five year olds.
1 Teacher per 10 children in the mixed age group, ages 3 through 5 years.

LICENSE

Columbia Heights Preschool is licensed to operate under the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Our center's licensing records include, but are not limited to compliance report forms fromt he Health, Building and Fire Deartmens that have inspected the center. License and Compliance Report are posted outside the Administrator's Office for your review. Building and Fire report along with Health Department Exemption are available upon request from the Administrator. Any questions regarding licensing may be directed to our State Licensing Specialist at 1-866-635-3748, option 2. We maintain no violations at this time. A copy of the licensing law and rules governing child care is available in the work room next to the Administrator's office or may be viewed on line at http://ifs.ohio.gov/cdc.

The State of Ohio has a voluntary rating system for day care. Centers, either full day or half day, receive one, two or three stars according to a system of bench marks for each step. At present, we maintain a Star Two rating, indicating that a low teacher/pupil ratio, specialized training for staff, program and teacher evaluation annually, salary structure, discount for staff, child assessment, and training in Ohio's Early Learning Program Guidelines.