Dickinson C. Ross Preschool - a program of JTC

Great communication counts for every child's bright future! At the Dickinson C. Ross Preschool ("Ross Preschool") of JTC, you can prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond! Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool provides a rich language and academic learning experience. As an inclusion-based program of the renowned non-profit John Tracy Clinic (JTC), the doors of the Ross Preschool are now open for high functioning children of all hearing abilities, to give them an added edge in developing top-tier communication skills, leadership and social abilities. We lay the groundwork for children’s future academic success by instilling a passion for exploration and learning. Convenient wrap-around child care is also available. PHILOSOPHY & PROGRAM Did you know that cultivating good communication skills and intellectual curiosity before the age of 5 is a major factor to lifelong educational, intellectual and leadership achievements? The path to learning is built around each individual child’s interests. Children are educated based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery in a supportive, social environment. Features include a movement program, a preschool library, the latest Internet and audio-video classroom technologies, two playgrounds, and more. Learning experiences include literacy and creative expression. Further, children ages 4 and 5 can benefit from math, science and writing classes taught by instructors who hold Masters Degree in Education. Nutritious snacks along with lunch and nap breaks are included. “This is the best preschool development center one can ever imagine,” said K. Radchenko, a Ross Preschool parent. “The teachers are educational professionals, so they approach children with the newest methods.” At the Ross Preschool, children have integrated playing and learning experiences with one another, including with children who have a hearing loss, who are learning to listen and speak. Our language-rich program follows California standards for preschool and we are designated as a Non-Public School (NPS). TEACHING & CHILDCARE STAFF With an average of twelve students per class and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, children receive individual attention from teachers, all of whom hold Master’s Degrees in Education and have speech and language expertise. LOCATION JTC is conveniently located at 806 W. Adams Blvd., in the Figueroa Corridor between Mount St. Mary’s University and USC. Visit [redacted] for more information or to schedule a site visit. Or, call Belle Garcia in our Preschool Administrative Office at [redacted] or [redacted]; e-mail [redacted].