Effective 2-6-24: A Great Start Preschool has made the decision to CLOSE on Monday, April 8, 2024 in response to the Total Solar Eclipse.  There will be no preschool, kindergarten, or extra curricular classes on April 8, 2024.  Please mark your calendar accordingly.

Our area is within the area of totality, and it is expected to bring large numbers of individuals to our area. The county is concerned about travel congestion, challenges with mobile communication and wifi, and a possible strain on local resources.  In addition, we want our students and staff to be able to view the eclipse safely if they choose to do so, and it would be difficult for our staff to ensure all students are following the safety measures required at all times (not looking directly at the sun, using special glasses/filter to view, limiting viewing time).

Please refer to the links below for more information.

https://youtu.be/YX7Em0O5pLk?list=PLU5d15PFey_q22F6kbsjx488f_zUe1nza

https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse#:~:text=The%20total%20solar%20eclipse%20visits,and%203%3A17%20PM%20EDT.

https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Science/Resources-for-Science/2024-Solar-Eclipse#:~:text=On%20April%208%2C%202024%2C%20Ohio,in%2Da%2Dlifetime%20opportunity.