Register for Preschool at Cardinal
posted February 22, 2022
Did you know that early access to an affordable education means that a student is more likely to be successful in kindergarten readiness skills? That’s why we offer a free full-day preschool program from Tuesday through Friday.
Cardinal Preschool takes a unique approach by working with the entire family, not just the student in the classroom. Our teachers provide and implement research-based early childhood curriculums while also incorporating lessons to instill social and emotional growth.
Preschool students in both the 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs are taught music, art, and PE by our licensed Cardinal teachers. Students in our preschool program also get to experience field trips, special guests, and assemblies with the whole Cardinal student body.
There is no charge for Cardinal preschool services, and meals and snacks are provided. Each of our seven classrooms follows a set daily schedule that includes circle time, centers, free play, literacy, formal and informal assessments, meals, restroom breaks, and rest time. Our program start/end times match that of the elementary school schedule (8:10 am - 3:30 pm).
In addition, we are proud to offer these comprehensive services that are available through our local partnerships:
- transportation
- wrap-around childcare options
- parent/family engagement
- health/safety measures
- medical/dental/nutrition services
- developmentally appropriate full-day programming
- free breakfast/lunch/snack
- and more!
Quick Facts
- Small and inclusive class sizes
- 5 tenured teachers
- 128 student spots
- 500 students served since 2018
- Decade+ partnerships with Sieda Head Start & ECI
- Largest and longest-standing Sieda Head Start/school district partnership in southern Iowa region
- On-site, one location preschool-12th grade
- Wrap around daycare
Sieda Head Start & Early Childhood Iowa Partnership
We know that families in our service area have limited access to affordable childcare and all-day preschool. To combat this, ECI (Early Childhood Iowa), Sieda Head Start, and Cardinal Community School District have a longstanding partnership to provide a free full-day comprehensive learning experience.
Our partnership with Sieda Head Start has lasted well over a decade. We believe that our partnership is a great resource to the community because of our quality programming, desire to continuously improve through collaborations with partners, and the additional resources we are able to offer children and their families. This unique braided funding model (with support from the Shared Visions Grant) allows us to serve 128 preschool students within seven classrooms.
Preschool Registration
Join us on Monday, February 28, for 2022 PreK Registration. Walk-in registration is available from 8 to 11 am and 12 to 5 pm in the Cardinal Elementary Safe Room.
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