Joplin Early Childhood is a preschool facility serving eligible 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds in the Joplin Schools district. With a half-day curriculum that provides a strong foundation for qualifying preschoolers, certified preschool teachers promote learning readiness through developmentally appropriate play with a strong emphasis on building language, motor, social, and independence skills.
Children must be 3-years-old by August 1 to be eligible to attend JEC.
To see if your child is eligible to attend JEC, please complete the
This form can be completed at any time, and does not guarantee your child a spot in the program. A JEC staff member will contact families to be enrolled or placed on a waiting list as space allows.