HOPE Toledo Pre-K

HOPE Toledo Pre-K

Status: Active, expanding program

Description: Early childhood education program providing pre-kindergarten services through community-based partner centers in Toledo, Ohio.

Key Details

• Geographic Scope: Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio
• Focus Areas:
- High-quality early childhood education for 4-year-old children - Kindergarten readiness preparation - Structured activities aligned with pre-K education standards - Family support and engagement - Community-based childcare center partnerships

Program Growth

• 2021 Launch: 10 community-based partners, 170 students enrolled
• Current (2023): 18 community-based partners, 270 students enrolled annually
• Approximately 1,200-1,500 four-year-old children in Toledo eligible but not enrolled

Educational Outcomes

• 31% of HOPE Toledo Pre-K students demonstrated sufficient kindergarten readiness after one year
• This is approximately double the kindergarten readiness test scores of Toledo Public Schools students without HOPE Toledo Pre-K participation
• Research shows strong connection between kindergarten readiness, 3rd-grade reading, and 8th-grade math scores

Cost and Funding

• Cost per student: Approximately $10,000 annually
• Sliding scale tuition: Families pay based on income
• Funding sources:
- City of Toledo federal relief funds ($1.25 million annually) - Lucas County federal ARPA funding ($1.5 million) - Philanthropic grants (Bainum Foundation, Kresge Foundation) - Private donations - Note: Currently funded through one-time federal relief; long-term sustainable funding being sought

Curriculum and Standards

• HOPE Toledo provides pre-kindergarten education standards and curriculum
• Delivered through established childcare centers partnering with HOPE Toledo
• Teacher compensation: $19 per hour (compared to typical $9-11 per hour in other programs)

Eligibility

• Children age 4 in Toledo/Lucas County area
• Enrollment at 18 partner childcare centers
• Families pay on sliding scale based on income
• No financial barriers to enrollment

Barriers Addressed

• Transportation
• Financial constraints
• Teacher retention and compensation
• Affordable, high-quality childcare access

Contact Information

• Email: info@hope-toledo.org
• Phone: (419) 720-4281
• Website: https://www.hope-toledo.org

Organization Details

• Organization: HOPE Toledo
• Type: 501(c)(3) charitable organization
• EIN: 85-2018307
• President & CEO: Rev. John C. Jones