Learning Lab Preschool

Learning Lab Preschool is held at the Warren County Career Center in Lebanon.
3525 N. State Route 48
Lebanon, OH 45036

• Public preschool open to children ages 3-5 and toilet trained
• Session Times: Monday through Thursday 
  • A.M. 8:05-11:15 
  • P.M. 12:05- 3:15
• School year runs August– May/June
• Degreed Lead teachers
• Highly qualified and trained staff
• Licensed under ODE licensing guidelines
• Creative curriculum aligned with the Ohio Pre-K Standards and Ohio’s Early and Developmental Domains
• Inclusive environment provides success for all children—typical developing, special needs, and ECE entitlement (qualifications based on family size and income)
• Foundation of language and literacy, problem solving and social skills is developed in defined learning centers
• Emotional and physical maturity supported through activities and field trips
• Developmental assessments and parent conferences inform intentional instruction
• Hearing and Vision Screenings conducted each year
• ClassDOJO - Interactive tool to facilitate parent/teacher communication

• To register for the 2024-2025 school year, visit in person, Friday, January 26th, 8 - 11 am.
  
  Warren County Career Center
  Learning Lab Preschool
  3525 N. State Route 48
  Lebanon, OH 45036
   
• Registration will be first come, first serve.
   
• Parents/Guardians will complete the registration form on site so there may be a wait. The child does not need to be present for registration and care is not provided during this time.
   
• Annual Registration Fee: $35.00 non refundable, paid by cash or check at the time of registration.
   
• There is no specific documentation needed at the time of registration. We will work with you after registration to get all of the required paperwork and records needed. 

Fees 

• Activity Fee: $30.00 annual (Covers transportation, admission fees and identification field trip shirt for each child.)
   
• Weekly Fee: 4 days, $60.00 (Grant-eligible children need income verification.)
   
• Grant eligibility – sliding scale based on:  family size and gross income under 200% of federal poverty; child must be 3 BY October 1; and a common application to be completed.
   
• Tuition payments due on the first day of the month. Late fee of $15.00 will be added after the second week. 
   
• Fees do not fluctuate with holidays, vacation, building closing or weather-related days resulting in the Learning Lab being closed.

• 5 Star Step Up to Quality Rated Preschool by the State of Ohio
• Parent Advisory Committee
• Observation Room
• WCCC Early Childhood Education Program student-enriched activities
• Intergenerational relationships and activities
• Monthly Parent Events
• 2019 Community Service Award from Otterbein Senior Life Community
• 2011 Outstanding “Multi District Impact” Award
• Awarded 2008 “Success in a Public School” by the Coalition for Public Education for Innovative and Creative Programs

• Field Trips
• Cooking in the Preschool
• WCCC Library/Story Time
• Weekly Science Activities
• Work Together Wednesday
• Parents in the Preschool
• Apple Party
• Fire Science Safety Day
• Father Fun Night
• Halloween Safety
• Parent Conferences
• Veteran’s Day Breakfast
• Parent Date Night
• Family Interaction Night
• Trike-A-Thon
• Preschool Graduation