Preschool Program

River Valley Preschool Programs

The River Valley Special Needs Preschool is a child-centered program devoted to meeting each child’s unique needs and focusing on the whole child.  We believe it is important to provide a safe and nurturing setting in which to foster each child’s cognitive, speech and language, social, emotional, self-help and motor development. Learning is encouraged through selected play activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child. Skills are integrated across activities. The teacher serves as facilitator to guide children in their interactions with varied learning opportunities. Family involvement is critical to a child’s growth. Parents are partners in the development and provision of learning opportunities. Our overall goal is to foster in all of our children a positive sense of their self-worth and a belief in their ability to be independent individuals. 
Preschool Activities
  • The preschool programs will be housed at Liberty Elementary School.
  • The programs will operate in four 1/2 day sessions, Monday through Thursday.
  • The morning sessions will be held from 9:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
  • The afternoon sessions will be held from 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
  • The cost of the programs for typical peer models will be $115.00 per month for a total of 9 months per year.  
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    At this time, the district will not be providing transportation for preschool students who are not identified as having special needs.
     

     

    *Please note - Parents who are not present at the time of dismissal or residential drop off will be charged for child care services.  Repeated offenses may result in a referral to Marion County Children’s Services.  

    In the event that incliment weather results in a two hour delay, the morning session will be in operation from 11:00-12:45.  The afternoon session will be in operation from 2:00-3:45. 
    Practicing Zones of Regulation
    In coordination with our School Age Child Care Program (SACC), River Valley is able to offer wrap around services. This program is available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Please inquire with the school if you are interested in the program.

    Spring Round Up

    Preschool Classroom
    River Valley Local Schools will be hosting a preschool round up on Friday September 6th, 2019. The round up is offered for families interested in being considered for enrollment in the preschool program for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students will participate in a variety of brief assessments to determine current skill levels. The round up also provides an opportunity for families to participate in a screening process to determine developmentally appropriate skills in the areas of pre-academics, social/emotional functioning, communication, fine motor, and gross motor. Interested families should contact Liberty Elementary to schedule an appointment time (740-725-5600).

    Contact Information

     Mrs. Sandy Richards
    Building Principal
    740-725-5605
     Mrs. Ashley Barnett
    Preschool Teacher
    740-725-5683
     Mrs. Alicia Strzelecki
    Preschool Teacher
    740-725-5664
     
     
     Preschool Handbook:
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