Van Buren Early Learning Center

For more information about our program, please contact Shelley Dougherty sdougherty@vanburen.k12.mo.us
(573) 323-4281 ext. 1
Special Services Director
Preschool Director

*You can also contact LaDawnya Marvin at lmarvin@vanburen.k12.mo.us

(573) 323-4281 ext. 1

Van Buren R-1 School District is proud to provide education for preschool age students.

Our goal is to make children's first experience with school fun and memorable, while encouraging the love of learning.

Services provided:

  • Pre-Kindergarten Classes

  • 3 Year Old Classroom

  • Early Childhood Special Education

  • Parents As Teachers Program

If you are interested in learning more about Parents As Teachers, please contact the Preschool at (573)323-8034.

If you are interested in enrolling your child or would like to get them on the waitlist, please print and complete the Pre-Enrollment Form below and return it to the Preschool.

VBELC Pre-Enrollment Form

VBELC Handbook

VBELC OPAA Menu