Preschool Opportunities & Special Education
6 Weeks to 3-Year-Old Preschool Opportunities
MCCSC offers early childhood education programs for children ages six weeks through three-years-old at two state-licensed, PTQ Level-3 childcare centers: Early Learning Center (ELC) and Hoosier Hills Childcare Center (HHCC). We believe that our youngest learners thrive in a safe, inclusive, and play-based environment where they can actively explore the world around them. Our “whole-child” teaching approach provides students with the opportunity to socialize, create, and discover with their peers in classrooms rich in developmentally appropriate materials.
Growth and development of each student is encouraged through daily experiences which include foundational learning concepts and kindergarten readiness skills. Our teachers build positive relationships with each student and their families while embracing the family as the child’s first teacher. More information, including registration, can be found at MCCSC’s Early Learning page. Questions about MCCSC’s Early Learning programs can be addressed by calling 812-330-7702 or emailing them to earlylearning@mccsc.edu.
Early childhood special education is a state-and federally-mandated program for children ages 3 - 5 who meet state eligibility criteria (i.e., Article 7) for special education. Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) has specially trained professionals to evaluate young learner’s development and determine the need for special education services. This process is known as Child Find and provides all who qualify with a free and appropriate public education. Under the early learning program, MCCSC continues to follow state and federal policies designed to accurately identify all young learners for early intervention and special education services. More specifically, students who turn four on or before 08/01/2024 will receive a timely evaluation by their neighborhood school special education team, regardless of enrollment status. Children not yet four years old on or before 08/01/2024 will receive a timely evaluation through the MCCSC Early Learning Special Education team. If you suspect your child has a disability, more details regarding early childhood special education evaluation processes and services in MCCSC can be found on the MCCSC Special Education webpage (www.mccsc.edu/specialed). Special Education Information (Child Find)
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