School For Young Children

Winter Break
2024-12-16 00:00 - 2025-01-03 23:59, 2025-12-15 00:00 - 2026-01-02 23:59 (America/New_York)

Closed for Holiday
2025-01-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-02-17 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-11-26 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59, 2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59

2025-26 Application Lottery
2025-02-14 12:00 - 15:30

Caregiver Education Night
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
We Can Do Hard Things and So Can Kids: Setting Kids Up for Independence and Success

Learn why it’s important to let/make/encourage kids to do things for themselves, what kids are capable of doing themselves (it’s more than you think!), how to gradually transfer responsibilities from the adult to the child, why you might sometimes do something for a kid that you know they can do, and how all of this helps build resilience in children.

Cost: Free for current SYC families. $10/adult for each session for non-SYC families.Recording: We hope to record these events, though we encourage families to attend if possible so they are able toask questions and engage with the presenters.Child Care: Limited child care will be offered to current SYC families first and then, if space allows, non-SYCfamilies beginning about two weeks before the event. Caregiver Ed childcare is for children aged 2 – 7 years old for$8 per child, if we have a minimum of nine children registered in advance. Advance registration and paymentmust be received no later than 3 days before the Caregiver Ed night (no refunds for child care unless it’s cancelleddue to low registration). Child care can be paid with cash or check in the SYC office and must be received at thetime of registration.

Caregiver Education Night
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:00
Training the Resilience Muscle: How to Help Your Child Work Through Big Emotions and Build Regulation Skills

– Supporting your child to be comfortable withuncomfortable emotions.– Teaching skills and coping strategies for the longrun.

Cost: Free for current SYC families. $10/adult for each session for non-SYC families.Recording: We hope to record these events, though we encourage families to attend if possible so they are able toask questions and engage with the presenters.Child Care: Limited child care will be offered to current SYC families first and then, if space allows, non-SYCfamilies beginning about two weeks before the event. Caregiver Ed childcare is for children aged 2 – 7 years old for$8 per child, if we have a minimum of nine children registered in advance. Advance registration and paymentmust be received no later than 3 days before the Caregiver Ed night (no refunds for child care unless it’s cancelleddue to low registration). Child care can be paid with cash or check in the SYC office and must be received at thetime of registration.

Piada Worthington Dine to Donate
2025-03-17 10:45 - 2025-03-23 22:00
– Your can order your favorite items online from Piada at mypiada.com any time from 3/17 – 3/23/25

– Enter the fundraising promo code below when you are ready to checkout

– Enjoy! 20% of the proceeds of your order will be donated back to the School for Young Children Scholarship Fund

YOUR FUNDRAISING PROMO CODE

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How the in-store fundraiser works:

Visit the Piada at The Shops at Worthington Place any time on 3/20 and simply mention your fundraiser to the cashier.

Spring Break
2025-03-24 00:00 - 2025-03-28 23:59, 2026-04-06 00:00 - 2026-04-10 23:59

2025-26 Deposits & Requirements Due
2025-04-08 00:00 - 23:59

Closed PM for Professional Development
2025-04-18 12:00 - 15:30

Last Day of School
2025-05-16 00:00 - 23:59

Playdate Meet-Up/Playground Clean-Up
2025-08-23 09:30 - 11:30
Bring your garden tools, yard waste bags and join us for our annual community playground clean up. We have some hedge trimming, weeding, and general playground landscaping maintenance on the agenda. Please bring your little helpers as a way to explore the space and meet up with new families.

Caregiver Orientation
2025-09-07 18:30 - 20:00
We require that at least one caregiver of each SYC child attend this event. We will meet for a general session and then adjourn to the individual classrooms where you will meet with your children’s classroom teachers and receive other important information about the individual classes. This orientation program is informative and fun, and it is for caregivers only (babies in arms are okay).

First Day of Classes
2025-09-08 00:00 - 23:59

Family Playdate & Concert
2025-09-26 17:00 - 19:00
This year we are introducing an SYC band made up of several of our musical families! Enjoy a food truck, playground play, concert and join in for the drum circle. More details to come.

Scholarship Fundraiser - City BBQ
2025-10-08 11:00 - 20:00
Join us from 11 am – 8 pm on Wednesday, October 8, to help support the SYC Scholarship Fund.

Caregiver Education Night
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00
Should I Die on this Hill?

Join us as we dive in to the world of developmentally appropriate boundaries and expectations. We’ll discuss the difference between boundaries and limit setting and the importance of helping our children live with uncomfortable feelings. Come get curious about the ‘why’ behind kids’ behaviors, learn strategies on how to help them live in the uncomfortable feelings without rushing to fix things for them, and explore things we can control. (hint – it’s our reactions and not their behavior!).

Free for current SYC families. $10 for visitors.

We will attempt to record the event, but suggest attending in person if possible so you can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Child care for ages 2-7 available if there is enough interest, with a priority given to current families. Sign up will open about two weeks before each event and will close three days prior to the event. $8 per child, due at time of registration. No refunds unless child care is cancelled.

Caregiver Education Night
2025-10-28 18:30 - 20:00
How Play Teaches Kids

What do kids learn through play? Even in a program that focuses on play and social/emotional development, kids learn academic skills through free and open play. If you have ever had a friend or family member ask you “BUT WHAT ABOUT ACADEMICS?’ this is the Caregiver Ed for you. SYC teachers provide real-world examples of the school readiness skills your child learns daily at SYC.

Free for current SYC families. $10 for visitors.

We will attempt to record the event, but suggest attending in person if possible so you can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Child care for ages 2-7 available if there is enough interest, with a priority given to current families. Sign up will open about two weeks before each event and will close three days prior to the event. $8 per child, due at time of registration. No refunds unless child care is cancelled.

Annual Scholarship Auction and Alumni Reunion
2025-11-15 18:30 - 21:30
Enjoy good food and drinks with SYC Connections old and new.

This is an adult (babes in arms ok) event. Limited childcare is available. Please contact Holly syc@syccolumbus.org or (614) 267-0254 to reserve your spot(s).

Tables of treasures, experiences, services, and gift cards will go to the highest silent auction bidder. All you have to do is snag a bidder number and keep an eye on the offering(s) you hope to win. Can’t make it in person but want to provide support? Look for an online aftersale, or contact us to make a direct monetary donation! Want to attend but aren’t in a place to spend money? Please join us!

SYC takes pride in our ability to help families overcome financial barriers to attendance at our school. Each year, the SYC Committee receives applications from folks who commit to contributing as able to their tuition, and need scholarship support to make the total payment. As a community planned, funded, and executed event, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the SYC Scholarship Fund.

Visit our auction website to donate an item or service, register, buy raffle tickets or see some of the items that will be offered on the night of the auction. ourschool.support/syc

Jeni's Ice-Cream Social & Fundraiser
2025-12-11 15:00 - 18:00

Caregiver Education Night
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00
Kindergarten Readiness and Choice

6:30 – 7:00 PM – Kindergarten “readiness”, making the transition, parents’ fears and concerns.7:00 – 8:00 PM – Choosing a School: Observation tips and school choice review. Then, current/former SYC parents will share personal experiences with various public, parochial and alternative schools, lottery and voucher procedures.

Free for current SYC families. $10 for visitors.

We will attempt to record the event, but suggest attending in person if possible so you can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Child care for ages 2-7 available if there is enough interest, with a priority given to current families. Sign up will open about two weeks before each event and will close three days prior to the event. $8 per child, due at time of registration. No refunds unless child care is cancelled.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Fundraiser
2026-01-14 12:00 - 20:00

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern Fundraiser
2026-02-12 11:00 - 22:00

2026-27 Application Lottery
2026-02-13 12:00 - 15:30

Caregiver Education Night
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00
She Hit Me! He Started it!

How to work towards more peace and better conflict resolution in your family, from the day you bring home a baby sibling, to the race for the elevator buttons, to the fight for the blue cup and beyond.

Free for current SYC families. $10 for visitors.

We will attempt to record the event, but suggest attending in person if possible so you can ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Child care for ages 2-7 available if there is enough interest, with a priority given to current families. Sign up will open about two weeks before each event and will close three days prior to the event. $8 per child, due at time of registration. No refunds unless child care is cancelled.
