Pre-School
Early skills and confidence
Rooted in faith and guided by the traditions of the Catholic Church, Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary strives to provide an inclusive, Christ centered environment where all students are nurtured spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
"My son has grown in confidence and communication - areas where he was hesitant before. The Pre-K program was key to his preparation for Kindergarten.
— Susan, BJKM Parent
Pre-K Program
Our 3 & 4-year-old preschool program is designed to give the children the skills and confidence needed to be successful in school and beyond, all while instilling a lifelong love of learning. The program focuses on individual expression and exploration in art, music, movement and literacy.
PROGRAM GOALS
- To develop positive self-image within each student as a beloved child of God.
- To encourage social development as children, interact in both small and large group activities.
- To foster creativity and caring through imaginative play, problem solving, music activities and art projects.
CURRICULUM
- Faith development is nurtured by modeling Catholic values.
- Social skills, cooperation, manners and respect for others are incorporated into the classroom environment and expectations.
- Physical coordination and control are developed through large and small motor activities.
- Reading readiness and the related skills of learning, speaking and writing are integrated daily.
- Mathematic readiness is nurtured through observation, discovery activities, concrete experience and playful creativity.
- Field trips are planned to expand beyond the school walls.
- Holidays, traditions and different cultures are taught and celebrated.
- Pre-school 4 students participate weekly in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program.
ABOUT US
This preschool is licensed by the state of Ohio. All teachers are certified by the state of Ohio and meet all Diocesan requirements.
2026-2027 Tuition Rates
Tuition at BIshop Mussio is set annually to ensure that we can provide the best possible education for our students. At the same time, we realize that keeping tuition affordable is necessary for our families. For our current school year, our tuition rates are as follows:
BJKM PRESCHOOL 3 or 4 Year Old
| OPTIONS | RATE | EL sibling discount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 half days | $2,650 | $2,450 |
| 5 full days | $3,150 | $2,950 |
**EL SIBLING DISCOUNT is only for the preschooler who has a sibling in the Elementary School
BJKM ELEMENTARY Grades K-6: $6,516
Tuition for Catholic Central High School is available here.