A Child's Place Preschool
701 E 6th Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 264-1214 or (563) 263-2984
A Child's Place Preschool is a community-partner program with the Muscatine Preschool Alliance. 4-Year-Old Preschool is free, but 3-Year-Old Preschool may have tuition rates. Scholarships may be available. Inquire with the school directly regarding fees and scholarships.
3-Year-Old/Multi-Age: AM or PM Tues/Thurs or AM Wed/Fri
4-Year-Old: AM or PM Tues-Fri
Documents required for enrollment:
-Current physical (filled out by medical personnel)
-Current immunization record
-Enrollment forms specific to the school.
Bennett Community School District
300 Cedar Street
Bennett, IA 52721
563-890-2228
We are a preschool through sixth grade school, offering small class sizes for optimal instruction.
Busy Hands Preschool (Louisa Muscatine School District)
14506 170th Street
Letts, Iowa 52754
319-726-4600
Busy Hands Preschool
Hours
Before school Care: 7:00am
After School: Open until 5:30pm
4 year old preschool (Monday - Thursday) - 8:25am-3:25pm
3 year old preschool (Monday - Thursday) - 8:30am-11:30am
2017-18 Fees
3 year old Preschool: $120 per month
4 year old Preschool only: Free (plus lunch fees)
Before School Care: 7:00am-8:00am $4.00
After school care: (Monday-Thursday) 3:30pm-4:30 pm $4.00; 3:30pm-5:30pm $8.00
(Friday) 2:30pm-4:30pm $6.00; 2:30pm-5:30pm $10.00
Daycare Times
Busy Hands offers daycare for all students (PK.-6th grade) before school (as early as 7:00 AM) and after school (as late as 5:30 PM).
Phone: 319-726-3634 FAX: 319-726-4600
Calvary Preschool
Calvary United Methodist Church
100 E. James Street
Walcott, IA 52776
Calvary Preschool is a private Christian preschool in Walcott, Iowa.
See their website for current schedules and fees.
Child Care Alliance Response Team
4401 6th Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
CART Services responds to children with challenging behaviors by collaborating with Early Childhood (birth-5) teachers and staff to improve social/emotional development, decrease challenging behaviors, and increase school readiness skills.
CART Services provides staff training and is also available to take individual referrals on children in early childhood settings who exhibit challenging behaviors. Staff OR parents can call to access services.
CAER goes on site to work with and/or train staff.
Child Care Resource and Referral- Community Action
Muscatine Mall- 1903 Park Ave.
Muscatine, IA 52761
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral helps families make informed choices about child care.Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral gladly refers parents to child cares that may meet the needs of them and their child(ren). Referrals are given in order for parents to look into every option - DHS Licensed Child Care Centers, DHS Licensed Preschools, Registered Child Care Development Homes, non-registered home providers and Department of Education. Recommendations are NEVER given because CCR&R believes that children, providers and environments can change on a day to day basis. CCR&R encourages parents to take the time and effort to research child cares before selecting them for their child(ren) whether it is a referral from CCR&R or recommendation from a friend or previous child care provider.
Colonel's Kids Preschool
250 Colonels Drive
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
Child care and preschool program for children 2 weeks to 12 years old.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 6am-6pm
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A snack and lunch is served.
KFC Preschool is offered for 3 to 5 year olds.
To be enrolled for the three-year-old age group, a child must be 3 by September 15th and potty trained. A physical, current shot record, enrollment packet turned in, and a $25 registration fee is needed to start.
Scholarships are available. Child Care Assistance is accepted through the Department of Human Services and Resource & Referral.
Community Action of Eastern Iowa- Early Childhood Services
1903 Park Ave
Muscatine IA 52761
(inside Muscatine Mall)
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Appointments on Wednesdays are by appointment only.
Our program will provide high quality comprehensive early childhood services to qualifying children 0-5 and their families in partnership with our communities to achieve school readiness.
Community Action of Eastern Iowa- Early Childhood Services
101 Lynn St
Tipton IA 52772
Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only.
Our program will provide high quality comprehensive early childhood services to qualifying children 3-5 and their families in partnership with our communities to achieve school readiness.
Durant Community School District Preschool
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
We are a prek - kdg school at this site in the Durant School District.
Early Childhood Iowa Muscatine County
PO Box 672
Muscatine, IA 52761
Monday - Friday. Hours vary. Please call or email for assistance.
ECIMC provides financial support to families in Muscatine County through Preschool, Daycare & Transportation Scholarships. Families can apply for our Early Learning Scholarships on an annual basis. ECIMC also assists in funding numerous programs throughout the county to better serve our children ages 0-5.
Vision: Every Child in Muscatine County, beginning at birth, will be healthy and realize their full potential.
Mission: ECIMC is a community group promoting the well-being and healthy development of Muscatine County children ages 0-5 by optimizing strengths and eliminating barriers for children and their families.
Early Childhood Iowa Muscatine County
PO Box 672
Muscatine IA 52761
Mon-Fri. Hours vary. Please call or email for assistance.
ECIMC provides financial support to families in Muscatine County through Preschool, Daycare & Transportation Scholarships. Families can apply for our Early Learning Scholarships on an annual basis. ECIMC also assists in funding numerous programs throughout the county to better serve our children ages 0-5.
Vision: Every Child in Muscatine County, beginning at birth, will be healthy and realize their full potential.
Mission: ECIMC is a community group promoting the well-being and healthy development of Muscatine County children ages 0-5 by optimizing strengths and eliminating barriers for children and their families.
Early Childhood Iowa-Cedar/Jones Counties
Early Childhood Iowa provides services to kids age 0-5 to identify needs, provide support, promote healthy children, and prepare kids for school.
There may also be assistance with preschool tuition based on family income. Contact that specific preschool for more information or to obtain an application.
First United Methodist Church
607 Lynn Street
Tipton IA 52772
563-886-2331
Little Friends Preschool is 50 years old!
The Shared Blessings prepared meal and conversation time is in its 5th year, serving the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays from 11 to noon.
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
4401 6th Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Early ACCESS is the system implemented by the state of Iowa to serve children from birth to age three, who have either a developmental delay, or have a condition that has a high probability of later delays if early intervention services are not provided. Eligible children and their families receive service coordination to assist them in accessing the services and supports they need.
Great Beginnings Preschool
517 Second Street
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
319-728-2669
Licensed Child Care Center/Preschool
Guardian Angel Preschool
2407 Cedar Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-3264
Guardian Angel Preschool is a community-partner program with the Muscatine Preschool Alliance. 4-Year-Old Preschool is free, but 3-Year-Old Preschool may have tuition rates. Scholarships may be available. Inquire with the school directly regarding fees and scholarships. Licensed Child Care Center.
3-Year-Old: AM or PM Tues/Thurs or Wed/Fri
4-Year-Old: AM or PM Tues-Fri or All Day Tues-Fri (partial-tuition charge)
Documents required for enrollment:
-Current physical (filled out by medical personnel)
-Current immunization record
-Birth certificate or other documentation of age and birth date
-Enrollment forms specific to the school.
Happy Time Preschool
1112 Fillmore Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 264-3930
Happy Time Preschool is a community-partner program with the Muscatine Preschool Alliance. 4-Year-Old Preschool is free, but 3-Year-Old Preschool may have tuition rates. Scholarships may be available. Inquire with the school directly regarding fees and scholarships.
3-Year-Old: AM or PM Tues/Thurs or Wed/Fri
4-Year-Old: Am or PM Tues-Fri
Documents required for enrollment:
-Current physical (filled out by medical personnel)
-Current immunization record
-Birth certificate or other documentation of age and birth date
-Enrollment forms specific to the school.
Head Start Preschool
148 Colorado Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 264-2026
Head Start Preschool is a community-partner program with the Muscatine Preschool Alliance. 4-Year-Old Preschool is free, but 3-Year-Old Preschool may have tuition rates. Scholarships may be available. Inquire with the school directly regarding fees and scholarships.
4-Year-Old: All Day Mon-Fri
Documents required for enrollment:
-Current physical (filled out by medical personnel)
-Current immunization record
-Birth certificate or other documentation of age and birth date
-Enrollment forms specific to the school.
Head Start- Tipton
101 Lynn Street
Tipton, IA 52772
563-324-3236
Licensed Child Care Center
Learning Tree Preschool
152 Colorado Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
7:30am- 5:30pm, Monday- Friday
Licensed Child Care Center with preschool programming for children 2-5 years.
Special pricing for MCC students.
Children must be completely toilet trained.
Little Friends Preschool
607 Lynn Street
Tipton, IA 52772
563-886-2331
Licensed Child Care Center.
School starts the Tuesday right after Labor Day and runs through late May.
Morning Sessions for 3-year-olds: M/W/Fr or Tu/Th 9am-11am
Afternoon Pre-K: M-Fr. Noon- 2:30pm
Monthly tuition: $60 or $80 for 3 year-olds and $120 for the 5-day Pre-K Program.
Little Home Learning Center
611 8th Street
P.O. Box 123
Lowden, Iowa 52255
Little Home Learning Center is an educational daycare that accepts children from 6 weeks through School-Age before/after school and inservice days. Rates vary by the age of the child as well as the services provided and are outline on the website. Staff are trained in CPR, first aid, universal precautions, mandatory reporting, and 10+ training hours in child development each year.
MCSD Parents as Teachers
149 Colorado Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Parents as Teachers helps you understand child development and connects you to the resources you need to make the best choices for your family. Parents as Teachers offers free personal visits customized for the needs of your family. In-home visitation program prenatal-age 5
Mississippi Bend AEA
1422 Houser Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Programs:
-Early Access: Infants, toddlers, and families (services for ages 0-3)
-Early Childhood: Speech/language, audiological services, occupational/physical therapy, behavior management assistance, play groups, classroom programs, preschool consultation, parent support and education (services for ages 3-5)
-Autism Resources
-Parent & Educator Connection
-Resource Libraries