Preschool Information 

The program’s goal is to provide a high quality preschool program meeting each child’s needs, including children with disabilities and those from a diverse background.  The preschool provides a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development. It is a setting where children feel safe, respected, and cared for.  This is an opportunity for all three and four-year-old children to take part in planned, active learning experiences to build their readiness skills.

This program also serves children on individualized education plans (IEP) that are transitioning from Early Access Services into the public school system.

The preschool program has adopted and meets the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards, administered by the Iowa Department of Education.  The Iowa Early Learning Standards are used to guide expectations for the children and instructional practices. The Creative Curriculum, IGDI’s screener and GOLD Assessments are used as tools to align all curriculum, instruction, and assessment.  

Enrollment:

• Eligibility

Children eligible for the 4-year old preschool grant funds, must be four years of by September 15th of the current school year.  Our program also accepts children who will be 4 years old by December 31st  of that school year.  Those students will pay tuition or be eligible for scholarships.   

• Interested families requesting to enroll their child in the preschool program may call the H-LP Elementary office @ 712-832-3437 or fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/yoko6KtsZsQdpSbv9

Hours:

• 4 year old program:  AM Session, 8:15 am-11:00 am; 12:30- 3:15 PM Session, * No Cost*

• The elementary school will provide a yearly academic calendar.  The preschool programs are on the same schedule as the district calendar.  

• First day of preschool for the 2023-2024 school year is Thursday, August 31st, 2023.  The last day of Preschool will be Monday, May 20th, 2024.  We will also host our preschool graduation on the 20th at 9am in the elementary gym.

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is mandatory for all Preschool students. Additionally, if your child is on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), attendance ensures she/he receives the services mandated.

• Iowa Code, Chapter 299, covers compulsory attendance for preschool age students.  Students who have excessive attendance concerns will follow the districts attendance policy.

Transportation:

• Transportation is provided to preschool students.  The school district will offer drop off at daycare facilities in Lake Park, IA and Harris, IA.