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Center for Early Childhood & Preschool Offerings

The Music Settlement’s Early Childhood offerings have sown the seeds of a life-long interest in music, movement, and creative self-expression in thousands of children, earning The Music Settlement a reputation for excellence in all aspects of early childhood education. Click here for children's dance classes led by Inlet Dance Theatre, our dance theatre in residence.

Early Childhood Enrichment - Dance Explorers (Spring 2018)

Where: University Circle
For TMS Pre-K & Preschool Early Childhood students only: This introduction to dance is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Modern dance techniques with simple coordination, rhythm and creative problem solving instructions encourage students to explore space, movement and have fun with dance exercises.

Early Childhood Enrichment - Keyboard Explorers (Spring 2018)

Where: University Circle
For TMS Pre K, Preschool, Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only: Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students will begin to read music and learn basic music theory. Many students continue taking this class through several sessions for ongoing skill development.

Early Childhood Enrichment Dance Explorers - OC Fall 2018

Where: Ohio City
This introduction to dance is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Modern dance techniques with simple coordination, rhythm and creative problem solving instructions encourage students to explore space, movement and have fun with dance exercises. TMS Pre-K Preschool Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Dance Explorers - OC Spring 2019

Where: Ohio City
This introduction to dance is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Modern dance techniques with simple coordination, rhythm and creative problem solving instructions encourage students to explore space, movement and have fun with dance exercises. TMS Pre-K Preschool Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Dance Explorers - UC Fall 2018

Where: University Circle
This introduction to dance is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Modern dance techniques with simple coordination, rhythm and creative problem solving instructions encourage students to explore space, movement and have fun with dance exercises. TMS Pre-K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Dance Explorers - UC Spring 2019

Where: University Circle
This introduction to dance is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Modern dance techniques with simple coordination, rhythm and creative problem solving instructions encourage students to explore space, movement and have fun with dance exercises. TMS Pre-K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Keyboard Explorers - OC Fall 2018

Where: Ohio City
Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students will begin to read music and learn basic music theory. Many students continue taking this class through several sessions for ongoing skill development. TMS Pre K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Keyboard Explorers - OC Spring 2019

Where: Ohio City
Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students will begin to read music and learn basic music theory. Many students continue taking this class through several sessions for ongoing skill development. TMS Pre-K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Keyboard Explorers - UC Fall 2018

Where: University Circle
Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students will begin to read music and learn basic music theory. Many students continue taking this class through several sessions for ongoing skill development. TMS Pre-K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Early Childhood Enrichment Keyboard Explorers - UC Spring 2019

Where: University Circle
Children experiment with improvisation and musical expression through playing at the keyboard, listening, singing and movement activities. Students will begin to read music and learn basic music theory. Many students continue taking this class through several sessions for ongoing skill development. TMS Pre-K Preschool or Day School & Kindergarten Early Childhood students only.

Keyboard Explorers II (Spring 2018)

Where: University Circle
Option for TMS Kindergarten students: After successful completion of Keyboard Explorers, children continue to hone skills of reading music and music theory.

Preschool - Extended Day (2017 - 2018)

Where: University Circle
Preschool students can join in one or more Extended Days (M, T, W, Th, &/or F) that coincide with their morning class. This program gives children the opportunity to enjoy lunch, creative play, gardening, cooking, and additional arts and language activities. Initial registration begins in the spring for the fall, with rolling registration throughout the year as days and space are available. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Preschool - Lunch Bunch (2017 -2018)

Where: University Circle
Children enrolled in the Preschool programs can register to have lunch with their friends during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, &/or Thursday. Students bring their own lunch and enjoy social time and creative activities. Registration takes place in September online. Additional days may be added as space is available.

Preschool and Day School application

Where: University Circle
Apply online for our Preschool and Day School programs

Preschool Extended Day - OC 2018-2019

Where: Ohio City
Preschool students can join in one or more Extended Days (M, T, W, Th, &/or F) that coincide with their morning class. This program gives children the opportunity to enjoy lunch, creative play, gardening, cooking, and additional arts and language activities. Initial registration begins in the spring for the fall, with rolling registration throughout the year as days and space are available. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Preschool Extended Day - UC 2018-2019

Where: University Circle
Preschool students can join in one or more Extended Days (M, T, W, Th, &/or F) that coincide with their morning class. This program gives children the opportunity to enjoy lunch, creative play, gardening, cooking, and additional arts and language activities. Initial registration begins in the spring for the fall, with rolling registration throughout the year as days and space are available. 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Preschool Lunch Bunch - OC 2018-2019

Where: Ohio City
Children enrolled in the Preschool programs can register to have lunch with their friends during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, &/or Thursday. Students bring their own lunch and enjoy social time and creative activities. Registration takes place in September online. Additional days may be added as space is available.

Preschool Lunch Bunch - UC 2018-2019

Where: University Circle
Children enrolled in the Preschool programs can register to have lunch with their friends during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, &/or Thursday. Students bring their own lunch and enjoy social time and creative activities. Registration takes place in September. Additional days may be added as space is available.

Preschool/Day School for incoming 3-year-olds (2018-2019)

Where: University Circle, Ohio City
Children who will be 3 years old by September 30, 2018 are eligible for 2-Day Morning Preschool, 3-Day morning Preschool or Day school. Children turning 3 years old by Dec. 31, 2018 are eligible for 2-Day Morning Preschool only. If your child will be 4 years old by September 30, 2018, please apply with the 4 year old application. All are required to submit an application to be considered for placement into Day School or Preschool. Children who are too young by the cut-off date may apply in future years.

Preschool/Day School for incoming 3-year-olds (2018-2019)

Where: University Circle, Ohio City
Children who will be 3 years old by September 30, 2018 are eligible for 2-Day Morning Preschool, 3-Day morning Preschool or Day school. Children turning 3 years old by Dec. 31, 2018 are eligible for 2-Day Morning Preschool only. If your child will be 4 years old by September 30, 2018, please apply with the 4 year old application. All are required to submit an application to be considered for placement into Day School or Preschool. Children who are too young by the cut-off date may apply in future years.

Preschool/Day School for incoming 4-year-olds (2018-2019)

Where: University Circle, Ohio City
Children who will be 4 years old by September 30, 2018 are eligible for Day School, 4 Day Morning or 5 Day Morning Preschool programs. If your child will be 3 years old by September 30, 2018, please apply with the application for 3 years old programs. Children who will be 3 years old by December 31, 2018 are eligible for 2 Day Morning Preschool only. All are required to submit an application to be considered for placement into Day School or Preschool. Children who are too young by the cut-off date may apply in future years.

Preschool/Day School for incoming 4-year-olds (2018-2019)

Where: University Circle, Ohio City
Children who will be 4 years old by September 30, 2018 are eligible for Day School, 4 Day Morning or 5 Day Morning Preschool programs. If your child will be 3 years old by September 30, 2018, please apply with the application for 3 years old programs. Children who will be 3 years old by December 31, 2018 are eligible for 2 Day Morning Preschool only. All are required to submit an application to be considered for placement into Day School or Preschool. Children who are too young by the cut-off date may apply in future years.

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