Preschool

MVESC Preschool Programs

Explore the information below to contact our staff about the preschool program in your school district. Apply today for 2025-2026 school year using our online application! 

Where we serve

During the 2025-2026 school year, Muskingum Valley Preschool will have several locations and programs to serve children in East Muskingum Local Schools, New Lexington Schools, Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools, Northern Local Schools, Southern Local Schools, and West Muskingum Local Schools.

Who we serve

We serve both children who are typically developing and children with an identified special need. Children enrolled must be three years of age and cannot be five years old by August 1 of the current school year, unless on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

When we serve

In general, our preschools operate according to the local elementary schedule and bus routes based on district of location.  We provide a breakfast and afternoon snack.  Most of our sites offer a hot lunch through the school lunch program.

How we serve

We believe children learn best through play and hands-on experiences that encourage self-discovery, confidence and independence.  There is a balance of adult-directed and child-selected activities.  Opportunities are planned to be respectful of each child’s age, ability and family background.  Our program offers health and educational services to all children.  Specialized services will be offered to children with specialized needs.

At Muskingum Valley Preschool, children grow through hands-on learning in areas like language, social skills, physical development, and early math and science. We use the Frog Street 2020 curriculum, which includes fun weekly lessons, STEAM activities, and digital tools to support learning at school and at home.
 
Social-emotional growth is a key focus, supported by Conscious Discipline®, and the curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all learners, including those with special needs and English language learners. Teachers use real-time tools to track progress and guide each child’s development.
 

Delayed development?

Child Find, part of a federal law called the Individuals with Disbialities Education Act (IDEA)  is a legal requirement that schools find all children who have disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services.

If you suspect your preschool child may have a delay in the area(s) of speech and language, fine or gross motor skills, vision or general developmental concerns, and you live in East Muskingum, New Lexington, Newcomerstown, Northern Local, Southern Local or West Muskingum School Districts, learn more on our Child Find page.

Special Education

Services range from itinerant support in local child-care settings to classroom-based special education services. They are based on each child’s individual needs, as determined by the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team, and must be approved by the child’s district of residence.

Preschool Contact Details

Explore information below to contact, see classroom schedules or ask additional questions about the preschool program in your school district.

Preschool Site Contacts

2025 – 2026 Supply Lists

Supply lists for the upcoming school year are now available!

2025-2026 Open House Schedules

Muskingum Valley Preschool Parent and Student Handbook

Click here to download the Muskingum Valley Preschool Parent and Student Handbook.

Perry County Student-Teacher Handbook

Click here to download the Handbook for our Preschool and Childcare Programs in Perry County, including the New Lexington Panther Cub Academy.

 

 

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