Central Community School offers a welcoming preschool program for students who are 4 years old by September 15th of the school year. Kids learn through hands-on activities that build early academics, social skills, and confidence. We want our students to feel curious, independent, and ready for kindergarten.
Each classroom is led by a state-certified early childhood teacher and supported by a paraeducator. We provide an inclusive setting for students with IEPs, and three-year-olds with IEPs can join the program as well.
Our focus is simple: give every child a positive start and a school experience they’re excited about.
Meet the Staff
About Central Preschool
School Day
Monday-Thursday, 8:15-3:15. No classes on Friday.
Transportation
Regular district transportation provided to our K-12 students will also be provided to our preschool students.
Breakfast/Lunch
School breakfast & lunch will be provided daily to our preschool students. Breakfast is optional as students can eat before they arrive. Free and reduced applications are available at the district office for those that qualify. This is confidential information so please take advantage of this program.
Cost
Due to only being funded half-time by the State of Iowa, there is a need for us to charge for this program. We are currently charging parents $175 a month for the nine months of school for a total cost of $1,575 per student for the school year (subject to change for next year). This amount is tax deductible and should be far less than what our parents are currently paying for daycare services. We also provide a scholarship program to offset the cost a month for families in need.
How to Register
Pre-registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Please fill out this form to pre-register. This will get you on our mailing list for updates, and helps us plan for next year.
Preschool Registration/Packet Pick Up will be held during Spring Parent Teacher Conferences on March 10th and 12th. We will post updates on our website and Facebook page, and we will email updates to anyone that pre-registers.
