Loveland City Schools Preschool Program Information
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
The Loveland Early Childhood Center is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. The preschool program was developed to serve children ages three to five years old with a variety of special needs. This is in response to a federal mandate that requires the provision of preschool special education services by public school districts. The current program model was adopted to include children with typical development in order to create a community of learners--one with an appropriate and enriching learning environment and experience for all. The curriculum is guided by Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards.
The daily schedule provides for a combination of whole group, small group, and individualized instruction, as well as learning through developmentally appropriate center-based activities. Children are given opportunities to interact with peers and adults in various activities including circle time, outdoor recess, snack, and choice time. Our preschool teachers have four-year and/or Master’s degrees and are highly qualified in early childhood education. Each classroom is a multi-age grouping of 3-5 year olds.
Location: | Loveland Early Childhood Center 6740 Loveland Miamiville Rd Loveland, OH 45140 (513) 683-4200 |
Program Info: | Half-day sessions Monday-Thursday AM Session: 8:00-10:50 am Clermont County Residents PM Session: 12:00-2:50 pm Hamilton County Residents 16-18 students per classroom; 4 morning & 4 afternoon classes |
Requirements: | Children must be 3 years of age on or before August 1, 2025. Children who are 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2025 are not eligible to apply. Students must live within the Loveland City School District. Children must be toilet trained. |
Tuition & Fees: | Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $3240 per year or $360 per month. Tuition is due on the first day of each month, September-April. Once accepted into the program, a non-refundable deposit equal to one month’s tuition is required, plus a one-time school fee. The deposit will later be applied to cover the May tuition. Please note that failure to remain current with monthly preschool payments throughout the year will revoke your child’s eligibility for the preschool program. |
Calendar: | August 25, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Monday-Thursday only Holiday breaks and other non-student days follow the Loveland School District calendar. |
Transportation: | By law, transportation is provided for students with special needs. Tuition-paying students may be able to access school bus transportation dependent on established bus routes. |
Application Info: | Applications are submitted electronically from the district website. Contact Loveland Early Childhood Center main office with questions: 513-683-4200. Please do NOT register for preschool through Final Forms at this time. |
Deadline: | January 13, 2025. Applicants who apply by this date will be notified of their status by the end of January. Applicants may apply after the deadline but will be added to the waitlist. |
Important note to parents:
What do we mean by a “typically developing” preschooler? This is a common question and an important one for our program. Our preschool is different from most in that it is primarily designed to serve the special needs of children ages 3-5 that have been determined to have an educational disability. Typically developing students play an important role in our program. Since children learn considerably from each other, our tuition-paying students serve as role models in the areas of communication, behavior, play, motor skills, and self-care skills. Thank you for providing as much accurate information as possible on the application.
We value a balance of age and gender in each classroom. When assigning children to classrooms, both age and gender are considered. Classes are not necessarily filled on a first come-first served basis.
Thank you for your interest in our program!
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The online application is for those seeking enrollment as a tuition-paying preschooler only. Families with three-five year old children suspected of having a disability should contact the Loveland City Schools Central Office at 513-683-5600 to request a preschool evaluation and obtain a referral packet.