Columbiana County Educational Service Center
Type: Preschool/Early Childhood
Location: Lisbon, Ohio
Contact Information:
- Phone: (330) 424-9591
- Address: 38720 Saltwell Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432
- Regular Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Summer Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (TBD for Summer 2025)
Preschool Registration Information for 2024-2025
- Registration Packet Request: Available by contacting the office.
Preschool Registration Information for 2025-2026
- Enrollment Age: 3-5 years old for Columbiana County residents.
- Waitlist: 5-year-olds eligible for Kindergarten will be waitlisted until June 1st.
- Registration Opening Date: February 13, 2025.
- Registration Process: Online through FinalForms; no printed packets available.
Required Steps for Registration:
- Create an account on FinalForms, complete the registration packet, and apply for the Early Childhood Education Grant.
- Upload required documentation to FinalForms.
- Bring the following documents to the ESC office:
- Original/Certified Birth Certificate
- Copies of W-2s or two consecutive paystubs (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 08/20/2025
Class Rosters Development:
- Order of priority for class rosters:
- Preschool Special Education Students
- Early Childhood Education Grant Students
- Tuition-based students ages 3-4 based on application submission date
- Kindergarten eligible students based on availability after the first three categories are filled.
Employment Opportunities
- Positions Available: Full-time, part-time, and substitute paraeducators.
- Wages: Starting at $13 an hour.
- Schedule: No weekends or evenings.
Community Engagement
- Drive to Succeed Program: Offering scholarships in partnership with the Columbiana County Business Advisory Council and Sheriff's Office.
- Participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Campaign in October.
Recognition
- High Performing ESC Designation: Received from the Ohio Department of Education for 9 consecutive years.
- Cost Savings: Generated total cost savings of at least 5% for client school districts for primary services.
Events
- Upcoming Events:
- Feb 15: Robotics Finals (8:00 AM — 12:00 PM)
- Feb 17: Presidents' Day - ESC OFFICE CLOSED (8:00 AM — 4:00 PM)
- Feb 18: ESC Governing Board Meeting (5:00 PM — 6:00 PM)
- Feb 19: Middle School Academic Challenge Practice Night (All Day)
Additional Information
- Community Health Improvement Plan: Survey participation encouraged for residents of Columbiana County.
- Scholarship Winner: 2024 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship winner: Elizabeth Baker from Lisbon David Anderson High School.
For more information, please contact:
The Columbiana County Educational Service Center is dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and community support.
