MVCDC Madison-Plains: Your School-Day Head Start Center

Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is the dedicated Head Start provider for Madison County, offering vital early childhood education and support services. For over 60 years, we have provided free and affordable learning programs that give young children a strong foundation for lifelong success.

Our Madison-Plains Early Childhood Center, conveniently located at 47 Linson Rd, London, OH, offers a dedicated school-day Head Start program for children ages three to five. Designed to serve families across the Madison-Plains community and surrounding Madison County, our classrooms provide a structured, school-year schedule focused on building essential kindergarten readiness skills.

Beyond classroom learning, our team of Family Support Specialists and Home Visitors partners directly with London families to strengthen financial independence, connect caregivers with community resources, and build long-term household stability.

Eligibility for Free & Affordable Preschool

Our program is structured to support local families who need it most:

Income-Based Eligibility: Families earning 100% or less of the Federal Poverty Level may qualify for completely free programming.
Priority Enrollment: Children in foster or kinship care, those experiencing homelessness, or children with documented disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

School-Day Preschool Programs in London, OH

MVCDC delivers premier early childhood education across Madison County. For families searching for a top-rated London preschool or early learning center near Madison-Plains, our 47 Linson Rd location provides a supportive, structured environment:

Madison Head Start Preschool (Ages 3 to 5): Evidence-based, play-based curriculum focusing on early literacy, math concepts, and social-emotional development.
Kindergarten Readiness Focus: Structured learning experiences designed to help young children meet critical developmental milestones before entering elementary school.
Predictable School-Day Hours: A structured daily routine during the school year that aligns with standard school schedules for convenient family planning.
Comprehensive Family Support: On-site specialists connecting parents with career development, health resources, and financial coaching.

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London Locations

Home Base

MVCDC Madison Home Base is a community organization based in London, OH, offering a range of services and support to local residents.
London

MVCDC London offers part day and school day hours.
510 Elm St London, OH 43140-9254
Madison-Plains

MVCDC Madison-Plains offers school day hours.
47 Linson Rd London, OH 43140-9751

Madison-Plains: Quality School-Day Early Learning

At MVCDC's Madison-Plains Early Childhood Center, we provide high-quality early learning experiences in a warm, nurturing environment. Our compassionate, skilled educators guide every child through essential developmental milestones, creating engaging classroom activities that foster curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.

Qualifying families in London and throughout Madison County can access free and low-cost preschool options, removing financial barriers to quality early education. We are proud to partner with local caregivers to ensure every child arrives at kindergarten ready to learn, grow, and succeed.

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Enrollment starts here!

Enrollment starts here!

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The Madison-Plains Head Start program is completely free to qualifying families in London, Ohio. Eligibility is primarily based on family income being at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, though children who are experiencing homelessness, are in foster or kinship care, or have documented disabilities also automatically qualify.
The Madison-Plains center offers a convenient School-Day schedule, operating for approximately 6 to 6.5 hours per day (Monday through Friday) during the school year calendar. This multi-hour schedule aligns with standard elementary school hours and is specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of preschool-aged children.
The Madison-Plains Head Start program serves preschool children aged three (3) to five (5) years old. Our curriculum focuses on early literacy, math concepts, and social development to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten within the Madison-Plains Local School District.
Our School-Day Head Start program uses an evidence-based curriculum that focuses holistically on your child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The primary goal is to ensure your child acquires the essential skills and confidence necessary for kindergarten readiness in a nurturing, classroom environment.
No. The Madison-Plains location focuses exclusively on school-day preschool programming for children ages 3 to 5. If you are looking for Early Head Start infant learning or toddler care in London, please visit our MVCDC London center at 510 Elm St.
To enroll your child, complete the pre-registration questionnaire on our main MVCDC enrollment page. Alternatively, you can call the Madison-Plains center directly at 47 Linson Road, London, OH 43140, to speak with a Family Support Specialist about eligibility guidelines and required documentation.