Meet Gahanna Early Experience Center

In 1975, Gahanna Early Experience Center (G.E.E.C.) was founded by Cheryl Ingram and Sherry Ruby as a traditional Preschool offering half-day classes for young children. Today, as in the beginning, G.E.E.C. continues its dedication to quality education and parent satisfaction. The school is licensed and regulated by the State of Ohio.  

In 2002, the G.E.E.C. obtained its non-profit status and operates under a Board of Directors.  The Board oversees the budget, tuition rates, salaries and curriculum of the school. 

After many years at Peace Lutheran Church, the school relocated in 2003 to St. Luke Lutheran Church.  The school is a ministry of St. Luke and works together with The Preschool Ministry Committee to coordinate space usage, event coordination, playground planning, Christian curriculum and items that affect the church and school together. 

Our Staff

Our warm and caring staff is the backbone of the school and has over 170 years of collective experience in the education of young children.  The school’s Administrator is Lori Lee.  The Director of Curriculum is Ruth Farst.  The Music/Physical Education Director is, Margaret Reidler.  School founder, Sherry Ruby, is the Office Manager.    

 Additional Standards of Excellence

Over the past several years, G.E.E.C. has embarked on employing additional standards to its structure developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  NAEYC’s mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources  In accordance with NAEYC Code of Conduct, G.E.E.C. has committed to:

• - Appreciating childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle.
• - Basing our work with children on knowledge of child development.
• - Appreciating and supporting the close ties between the child and family.
• - Recognizing that children are best understood in the context of family, culture and society.
• - Respecting the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member and colleague).
• - Helping children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust, respect and positive regard.