Early Learning

Children develop many key concepts and skills between the ages of birth and age five that are critical to building a solid foundation for learning. The State Board of Education adopted Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards to help ensure young children get a strong start in school across nine domains:

• Approaches to Learning (AL)
• Cognitive Development (CO)
• Creative Development (CR)
• Language and Literacy (LL)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Physical Development and Wellness (PW)
• Science (SC)
• Social and Emotional Development (SE)
• Social Studies (SS)

The Office of Early Learning and School Readiness transitioned to the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and supports early care and education initiatives that connect educators, families, and youth to education services and supports.

Links:

• Early Learning and Development Standards
• Ohio’s Ready School Guide for Language and Literacy
• Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS)
• Step Up to Quality Guidance
• Rule 3301-51-11 | Preschool children eligible for special education
• Preschool Special Education | Department of Children & Youth
• Preschool Special Education 101 | OCALI Education Station

Links

• Early Childhood Center of Excellence
• Ohio PROMISE
• Center for the Young Child | OCALI
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio
• Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral (OCCRRA)
• Cox Campus

We are here to help!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or support requests you may have. Our Preschool Special Education Consultant is just a call or email away!