The Early Learning Collaborative Act of 2013 allows for the formation of preschool collaboratives across the state of Mississippi. The Marion County and Columbia Early Learning Collaborative (ELC) was awarded in 2019 and is one of 35 collaboratives across the state funded by the Mississippi Department of Education. The funding provides services for 160 children in Marion County and Columbia who are four years old on or before September 1st.
Students must currently reside in Marion County or Columbia School District.
Students must be 4 on or before September 1, 2025.
Transportation to and from school is required.
Two proofs of residency, shot record, and birth certificate will need to be provided upon approval.
Voluntary enrollment will remain open until all (number) slots are filled. After all of the slots are filled a waiting list will be maintained, and families will be contacted as slots become available.
For more information, please contact Haley Green.
hgreen@marionk12.org
601-690-0507
Sites Served by MCCELC:
MAP Head Start
354 Industrial Park Road Columbia, MS 39429 6017313779
My Luv Daycare
904 Church St. Columbia 39429 6017312090
Columbia School District
Columbia Primary 501 Dale St., Columbia, MS 39429 6017362216
East Marion Elementary
527 E Marion School Rd, Columbia, MS 39429 6017367290
West Marion Primary
20 Cedar Hill Rd., Foxworth, MS 39483 6017363713
Services Include
Teachers have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an approved early childhood field. Assistant Teachers have a minimum of an associate’s degree in an early childhood field.
Classroom teacher to child ratios are 1- 10.
Opening the World of Learning-OWL curriculum and supportive materials are used in the classrooms.
Professional Development for teachers serving in collaborative classrooms
Workshops/trainings for parents to assist their children in vital school readiness skills
Workshops/trainings for parents to assist their children in vital school readiness skills
Assessments for children to measure their progress throughout the year.
Assessments for classrooms to strengthen instruction
Health Screenings
Our Partners
MDEK12
The Office of Early Childhood is committed to accelerating student achievement for every child in Mississippi.
https://www.mdek12.org/EC/
Mississippi First
In the last decade, growing numbers of public school districts have started using federal Title I dollars to provide four-year-old pre-K.
http://www.mississippifirst.org/
Excel by 5
It takes ALL of us to have a “Child-Friendly” Community. Take a look at some small things you can do on a daily basis to make a big difference in a child’s life as a parent, educator and member of your community.
