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2025 - 2026 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

Welcome to the Columbiana County Educational Service Center (CCESC) preschool program located in your school district. Enrollment is open to Columbiana County Residents ages 3-5 years old. Students that are 5 years old AND are age eligible to attend Kindergarten at their resident district will be added to a wait list until June 1st.

Preschool registration for new and returning students for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Thursday, February 13, 2025 and will be ongoing (Do not complete online before 02/13/2025). This is an online registration process through FinalForms and ALL students (new and returning) must create an account, complete and sign the registration packet, and upload the required documentation in order for the registration/enrollment process to take place. Printed paper packets will not be available or distributed.

**Please follow these three steps to complete the registration application process for new and returning Students.

1. Click on each of the radio buttons below to learn more about our preschool program, create an account and complete the registration packet using FinalForms, complete the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grant Application (we strongly encourage all families to complete this), pay the New Student Application Fee (if applicable), and print the Child Medical Statement Form.

2. Make sure all required documentation is uploaded to FinalForms when completing the preschool registration packet.

3. Bring the following documents to the ESC office:

   • Original/Certified Birth Certificate

   • Copies of W-2s or two consecutive paystubs to apply for free/reduced tuition.

   • Proof of Residency

   • Parent/Guardian Driver’s License or State ID

   • Custody Paperwork or Court Documents (if applicable)

   • Signed Physician Medical Statement and immunization record by the 08/20/2025

Please note: Missing required documentation will delay the registration/enrollment process. Class rosters will be developed per state requirements: 1. Preschool Special Education Students, 2. Early Childhood Education Grant Students, 3. Tuition based students ages 3-4 based on application submission date, and 4. Kindergarten eligible students will be seated based on availability after 1-3 have been filled.

For more information or for help with the registration process, please contact the Columbiana County ESC office at (330) 424-9591 or send an email to Melissa Puhalla, Preschool Supervisor at mpuhalla@ccesc.k12.oh.us or Amy Teeters, EMIS Coordinator at ateeters@ccesc.k12.oh.us