Author: Nancy Setchell

2023-2024
Classes & Costs:

3 Year Old & Pre-k Classes

3-year old classes
Child must be 3 years old by September 15
Non-refundable registration deposit.$100.00
MTW………...9:00-11:30 a.m…………$180.00
MTW………...12:30-3:00 p.m…………$180.00
Pre-Kindergarten classes (4-5 years old)
Child must be 4 years old by September 15
Non-refundable program fee………….$75.00
MTWTh……..8:45-11:45 a.m.………….$Free*
MTWTh……..12:30-3:30 p.m.………….$Free*
* Funded by Statewide Voluntary Preschool
Program in partnership with West Des Moines Community Schools
Young 2-year old classes
Child must be 18 months old by September 1, and be able to walk independently and drink from a cup without a lid
Non-refundable registration deposit.$100.00
M/W or T/Th……...9:00-11:30 a.m….. $160.00
2-year old class
Child must be 2 years old by September 15
Non-refundable registration deposit.$100.00
MTW..……….…..9:00-11:30 a.m........$215.00
ThF..………..……9:00-11:30 a.m........$160.00
All student/teacher ratios meet Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services
Guidelines

Young 2 Year Old &
2 Year Old Classes

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious
learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.
-Fred Rogers

Project Time!

Play Time!

WEST DES MOINES
UNITED METHODIST
EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL
720 GRAND AVENUE
WDM, IA 50265
515 279-8897
Amy Borness, Director aborness@wdmumc.org
www.wdmumelp.org

Our Mission Statement
To provide an educational program and services to support the child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development while learning through play and creative art activities in a safe, secure, Christian learning environment.
Our Objectives
The objectives of our program will include—
* Administrative expertise
*Trained, dedicated staff and personnel
*Continued staff development and training
*Efficient facility
* Health and safety provisions
*Nutritional snack
*Parenting education and involvement
*Positive Behavior Support Approach
*Character Counts! For Early Childhood
*Researched based Creative Curriculum and
GOLD Assessment
*Income based Early Learning Preschool
Scholarship available
*Compliance with Iowa Department of Health and
Human Services Licensing Requirements * Compliance with Iowa Quality Preschool
Program Standards
* Compliance with Quality Rating System * Compliance with Infant and Toddler and Early
Childhood Environmental Rating Scales
*Partnership with West Des Moines Community Schools by providing Statewide Voluntary Preschool
Program for Pre-k (4-5 year old) students
Our Programs
The Preschool has been enriching the lives of children for over 50 years. Our program has carefully planned a loving atmosphere to provided your child with challenges to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively while meeting new friends and having fun. Through these activities, your child will develop their talents and self-awareness, leading to a positive self-concept and a feeling of “I can do it!”

Our classrooms

The activities provided will be varied. Some will seem like play—but remember play is very
important work to the child. Play is the way
children learn and practice the skills of life. Activities will include:
Learning to relate to others
Sharing
Enjoying playing alone
Respecting others
Respecting belongings
Our classrooms are set up with centers such as art, dramatic play, blocks, reading, science, math, and manipulatives.
Activities in Preschool include Open House, Parent and Family Nights, field trips
(Pre-k classes), visitors and speakers,
Holiday and End-of-the-Year
Programs
(3 Year Old &
Pre-k classes), End-of-the-Year Outdoor Day (Young 2, 2, and
3 Year Old
classes), and
conferences.
Curriculum will
include:
Listening to new ideas
Following directions
Knowing the fun of creating something wonderful and beautiful through daily art experiences
Listening to literature to enhance
imagination
Singing songs and reciting finger plays

Our Teachers
We strive to provide careful planning and a loving atmosphere to help your child grow in all aspects of our program. We are aware of the great responsibility that we have in providing an early, positive school environment for your child. Our teachers have many years of experience teaching young, active children.
Our Calendar
Our program runs from the first day after Labor Day through mid-May, with holiday breaks that coincide with the West Des Moines Schools calendar.
Welcome! Welcome!
Parents are an important part of our school. We encourage you to participate in any way you can. We would love to have you volunteer in your child’s classroom, help out during special events, share a profession, talent, hobby, or read a book to your child’s class.
Please call in advance to schedule a tour of our preschool and meet with our director. We look forward to meeting your family.

Amy Borness,
Director