Preschool Enrollment Opens

"We have openings for the summer preschool as well as next fall," said Michelle Harbaugh, director of Steps to Success, a Christian preschool and day care service located in Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola. "We can accommodate 28 students."

Enrollment is open now for 3- and 4-year-olds. Harbaugh explained that the preschool has immediate openings for children born prior to Sept. 1, 2018, as well as openings for children born prior to Sept. 1, 2019.

According to Harbaugh, the preschool curriculum follows the Conestoga Valley School District (CVSD) requirements to prepare children for kindergarten. Students from all districts are welcome at the center. "We (cover) all the pre-milestones to get them ready for their kindergarten screening," said Harbaugh, who noted introduction to letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and other basics is included. "(The district) likes them to know their address," she stated.

In addition to preschool enrollment, Harbaugh announced that Steps to Success is also enrolling students in the center's school-age summer camp, which will be held at Smoketown Elementary School this year. "We have about 40 students enrolled in camp already," she said.

To enroll a student in preschool or camp, a parent may visit http://www.stepstosuccessinc.com and click on the "Parents" tab, followed by the "Enrollment" tab. Once an online enrollment inquiry is completed, a member of the Steps to Success administrative team will make contact.