This report, prepared by the Teacher Education and Professional Standards Commission of the Ohio Education Association, discusses aspects of prekindergarten programs. Included are brief guidelines on the following subjects: prekindergarten teacher certification and responsibilities; the role of the school principal and of the prekindergarten paraprofessional; developing rapport with children and promoting positive adult-child interaction; orientation to school; arrival, planned activity time, prereading programs, rest room procedures, snack time, play, storytime, and science/nature instruction; field trips; interest centers; cognitive and socioemotional goals and objectives; physical development; and the physical setting. The Commission recommends that prekindergarten programs be incorporated into the existing public school structure. (SB)