Preschool screenings are NOW OPEN for the 2026-27 school year!

If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old BEFORE Aug. 1, 2026, they may be eligible for free preschool at Joplin Early Childhood or in a Little Eagles Flight School classroom. Enrollment spaces are very limited, so we recommend completing the interest form and scheduling a screening as soon as possible. Here's how:

• Step 1 - Complete the Enrollment Interest Form on our website
• Step 2 - Watch your email to schedule a preschool screening.

Spots in preschool programs are very limited and are not guaranteed. Current JEC students must complete the Enrollment Interest Form (but do not need to schedule a screening). For more information, please contact JEC at 417-625-5275 or email lindsayandrews@joplinschools.org. You can also visit our Little Eagles Flight School website.

We're looking forward to another fantastic year with our littlest Eagles!