All of our teachers are certified in both general and special education and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-old students in all of our elementary schools with full-day options in certain locations*.
*School-day programming is available at Borlaug, Grant, Hills, Kirkwood, Lemme, Shimek, Twain, Weber, and Wickham elementary schools. Please visit the School-Day Programming link below for additional information. Program availability at every elementary building is dependent on enrollment numbers and staffing and is subject to change.
No problem, we're here to help! You can reach out to our Preschool Program Coordinator, Christy Yetley, by phone at (319) 688-1000 or you can always email Christy!
Our teachers are state-certified in early childhood education and early childhood special education.
We offer an inclusive preschool experience for all students, including those with IEPs.
We are an accredited program through the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards.
Our curriculum and instruction are aligned with the Iowa Core Early Learning Standards.
We offer half-day and full-day preschool options to best meet the needs of families.
Sending my daughter to preschool in Iowa City was the best decision I made. We were a part of the school community a year earlier and it made her social and academic transition to kindergarten much smoother. I was also so impressed by the amount of learning that happened in preschool. Preschool Parent
My son was scared about starting preschool, and honestly so was I. But every day he comes out of school happier than when he went in, and regularly surprises me with what he's learned. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful school experience this first year and for all the work the teacher and aids put in. Preschool Parent
My child comes home and constantly asks us to send what he is doing to his preschool teacher. The teacher's love and care for our little shows up every day when they want to include their teachers in their daily activities. Preschool Parent
We loved our preschool year! It was an ideal introduction to a classroom setting for my 4 year old. It provided a perfect blend of compassion, support, structure, and free play. Preschool Parent