School for Young Children

School for Young Children School for Young Children was founded in 1969 as a part-time preschool program. There is no religious doctrine taught at the school.

SYC devotes the largest amount of class time to free play, in alignment with the SYC Philosophy- to be responsive to each child’s needs, to encourage expression of feelings, and to foster self-discovery and self-worth. Our philosophy has remained consistent through the years; that children be allowed to develop at their own pace in an atmosphere of free play enriched with a variety of creative mat

erials and the support of teachers who respect them as individuals. As a community outreach program of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, we are a welcoming school–we do not discriminate upon the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, or cultural background of parents or children. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Human Services and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Our children begin to practice life skills by engaging in day-to-day relationships. Many art activities, games, costumes, and toys are provided to enhance their imaginative play. Teachers guide children to expand their ideas, enrich the interaction, and put their ideas into purposeful activities. When necessary, teachers set appropriate limits so children will feel safe.

Today!
05/14/2026

Today!

Our talented teacher Katie Hanson recently created a video of one of our 2s classes that beautifully captures the warmth...
05/13/2026

Our talented teacher Katie Hanson recently created a video of one of our 2s classes that beautifully captures the warmth, joy, and wonder of what happens in our program every day. We feel this video truly encapsulates the magic that is SYC and represents the best of what we offer.

We currently have openings for next school year (2026-2027) in our TTh morning 3s and our TWTh afternoon 3/4s program and are actively looking to welcome new families into our community.

Registration for the 2027-28 school year will begin in January 2027.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HKPSnuA9hM

Please feel free to share and to provide the directors' email: [email protected] to any families who would like to learn more about our program.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Our Chipotle Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you Chipotle Mexican Grill for helping more kids go to SYC!
04/29/2026

Our Chipotle Fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you Chipotle Mexican Grill for helping more kids go to SYC!

It's Administrative Professionals Day. 💻Join us in celebrating the one who keeps us organized, which is no small feat!‼️...
04/22/2026

It's Administrative Professionals Day. 💻

Join us in celebrating the one who keeps us organized, which is no small feat!‼️

Thank you, Holly, for all that you do. 💜

SYC is closed 4/6/26 - 4/10/26 for our spring break. We'll back to playing on 4/13/26. 🌷🪻🌸
04/03/2026

SYC is closed 4/6/26 - 4/10/26 for our spring break. We'll back to playing on 4/13/26. 🌷🪻🌸

Tomorrow is the next fundraiser for our scholarship fund!
03/17/2026

Tomorrow is the next fundraiser for our scholarship fund!

2026-27 School Year Update:We have 1 spot available in our Friday am 2s class and 5 spots available in our TWTh pm 3/4s ...
02/17/2026

2026-27 School Year Update:

We have 1 spot available in our Friday am 2s class and 5 spots available in our TWTh pm 3/4s class. Also, many of the waitlists are very small or non-existent. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling a child, have them give us a call at 614-267-0254.

Below you will find the lottery results for the 2026-27 school year. Children were enrolled using priority levels and a computer-generated random lottery number to determine enrollment order. Please keep in [...]

01/28/2026

SYC will be OPEN tomorrow, Thursday 1/29. We will stay inside to avoid the cold. If your family chooses to stay home because of the cold or because the big kids are home, please drop us a note to let us know. Hope to see you tomorrow!

Following local school districts, assessing current conditions, and for the safety of families and staff, we will be clo...
01/27/2026

Following local school districts, assessing current conditions, and for the safety of families and staff, we will be closed Wednesday 1/28. We plan to resume 1/29.

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93 W Weisheimer Road
Columbus, OH
43214

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