3-Year-Old Preschool (Tuition-Based)
Must be 3 years old as of 9/15/2025

• Sessions: AM & PM

• Schedule:

  • Half-Day AM: 4 days/week, 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM

  • Half-Day PM: 4 days/week, 11:45 AM – 2:45 PM

• Cost: $250 per month (due the first Friday of each month)

• Class Size: Maximum of 20 students (1:10 adult-to-student ratio)

4-Year-Old Preschool (Free of Charge)
Must be 4 years old as of 9/15/2025

• Sessions: AM, PM, & Full Day

• Schedule:

  • Full-Day: 4 days/week, 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

  • Half-Day AM: 4 days/week, 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM

  • Half-Day PM: 4 days/week, 11:45 AM – 2:45 PM

• Class Size: Maximum of 20 students (1:10 adult-to-student ratio)

Why Choose Our Preschool?

• Highly Qualified Teachers: Licensed by the Iowa Department of Education with Early Childhood Endorsements.

• Small Class Sizes: 1:10 adult-to-student ratio for personalized attention.

• Kindergarten Readiness: Our preschool teachers work closely with the Kindergarten team to ensure a smooth transition.

• Structured Learning Environment: Unlike daycare, our preschool follows a research-based curriculum that builds early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills.

• Social & Emotional Development: Children learn how to share, follow directions, and develop independence in a classroom setting, preparing them for future school success.

• Routines & Expectations: Preschool introduces children to structured routines, helping them adapt to a school environment earlier.

• More Than Just Playtime: While play is important, our program is designed to integrate learning into activities, fostering cognitive and language development.

• Better Preparation for Elementary School: Studies show that children who attend preschool are more likely to succeed academically compared to those in daycare-only settings.

• Tuition Assistance: Contact Community Action of SE Iowa

• YMCA Wrap-Around Child Care Partnership:

  We are proud to partner with the YMCA Kiddie Campus Childcare at SCC to provide additional childcare support for families. The YMCA childcare center, located at Southeastern Community College (SCC), offers extended care beyond preschool hours.

  • Convenient Transportation: West Burlington Independent School District provides free transportation to and from school and West Burlington district daycares.

  • Additional Childcare Available: Families who need extended care can enroll in the YMCA program for an additional fee, payable directly to the YMCA.

  For more information about YMCA Wrap-Around Child Care, please contact the YMCA Kiddie Campus Childcare at SCC or our school office.

Registration Information

To register, parents/guardians must provide the following to the elementary or district office:
✅ Child’s birth certificate
✅ Proof of residency (IL residents may attend 3 year old preschool)
✅ Immunization records

Please note that selecting a preschool session does not guarantee placement in that specific session. Final session assignments will be based on availability, and your child may be placed in a different session then requested. A physical will need to be turned in before the first day of school. All preschool students must have independent bathroom skills.