Preschool
RESEARCH-BASED LEARNING
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Early development screening from Eastern Iowa Mental Health
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Handwriting Without Tears
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Creative Curriculum
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Gold Standard Curriculum
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
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ASQ: Ages and Stages Social Emotional Development Screening
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Teaching Strategies Gold
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Second Step: Social emotional curriculum with the inclusion of puppets
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Fitness On Demand
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Swimming with Certified lifeguards
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Classroom
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Gardening - dig in the dirt and learn about creating healthy foods
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
3 Years Old
Downtown/Lyons
Days: Tu/W/Th
8:45 am - 11:15 am
*Some scholarships available through ECI
4 Years Old
Downtown Only
Days: M/Tu/W/Th
8:25 am - 11:25 am
*Free to Iowa Residents
4 Years Old
Lyons Only
Days: M/Tu/W/Th
12:25 pm - 3:25 pm
*Free to Iowa Residents
Healthy Habits
We teach the basics of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This learning encompasses various aspects of physical health, hygiene, nutrition, and safety. By instilling these habits early, children can develop a strong foundation for lifelong well-being.
Important focus on the following skills:
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Hygiene
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Sleep
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Safety
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Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Health & Wellness
Health and wellness learning focuses on teaching young children the principles and practices that contribute to a healthy and balanced life. This type of learning is designed to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Important focus on the following skills:
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Nutrition
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Physical Activity
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Stress Management
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Positive Self-Image
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Sleep and Daily Routine
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Understanding Illness
Social-Emotional
Well-Being
We work to develop the skills necessary to understand and manage their emotions, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. This learning is crucial during the early years as it lays the foundation for future social interactions, emotional well-being, and academic success.
Important focus on the following skills:
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Self-Awareness
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Self-Management
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Social Awareness
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Relationship Skills
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Decision-Making
Make the Transition Easier
On that first day you bring your child to the center, you may be nervous and your child may be too. Those first days in a new place and classroom can be challenging: for you and your child. We invite you to stop by anytime to observe your child's classroom and to help make her/his adjustment to new surroundings easier.
Opportunities to help:
Volunteers are always welcome! Please call the Children's Center at 563-242-2110 to learn more about volunteering.
If you have any questions or would like to receive a tour of the Lyons Campus or Downtown Campus, please contact us at 563-242-2110 x 204 or childrenscenter@ywcaclinton.org
If you would like to attend 4-year-old Preschool at North Site (Lyons, 250 20th Ave N), class time will be 12:25pm - 3:25pm. If you would like to attend 4-year-old Preschool at the South Site (Downtown, 317 7th Ave S), class time will be 8:05-11:05am. **Please note, after you click the link to take you to the Clinton Community School District page to register you will encounter the follow page where you must select your site preferences.
Learn through hands-on environments and playful age-appropriate activities
Acquire desirable habits and develop self confidence
Use imagination to develop resourcefulness and originality
Develop self-worth and feel secure and loved through positive reinforcement