Prospective Parents
Founded in 1956 by the sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, Our Lady of Bethlehem (OLB) is a private school with Catholic affiliation and is the only Catholic school in central Ohio with a complete emphasis on early childhood education. OLB follows state mandated requirements and is licensed through the Ohio Department of Education and accredited through the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association. OLB is an EdChoice Scholarship Program provider.
Our Mission and Beliefs
In the tradition of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, Our Lady of Bethlehem is a comprehensive Catholic school and childcare whose mission is to provide exceptional faith formation and early education in a safe, nurturing community to each student and family it serves.
In each stage of a student’s education and development, Our Lady of Bethlehem continually advances our curriculum and spiritual development. Along with flexible childcare, Our Lady of Bethlehem’s offers programs for children ages six weeks through Kindergarten, while maintaining a high teacher-to-child ratio.
Our Lady of Bethlehem is dedicated to student success and preparedness. In partnership with the Office of Catholic Schools and The Diocese of Columbus, our goal is to prepare students in society as disciples of Christ and to educate the whole child through challenging academics and activities from infancy through Kindergarten and beyond. We believe that each child is uniquely and created in God’s image. All students can learn and reach their full potential.
Spiritually nourishing, academically challenging and emotionally nurturing makes for a lifetime of success become an OLBer today and stay one forever.
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Open House and Prospective Family Events
A Letter from Our Family to Yours
Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare (OLB) has 109 students enrolled in our Infant and Toddler program through Kindergarten as of October 19, 2023. OLB does not discriminate against students or their families on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school.
