Kent’s South End is getting a new preschool, founded by child development researchers

A rendering of the Watershed Community School. Submitted image

Kent’s South End is getting a new preschool, founded by child development researchers

- Wendy DiAlesandro

Two educators with ties to Kent State’s beloved Child Development Center announced they will open a new school for young children in Kent’s historic South End neighborhood. 

Having recently received a conditional use permit from the City of Kent, the Watershed Community School has cleared one of the remaining hurdles to open the preschool for kids aged 3 to 5 years.

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