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The Atlantic Community Schools, as part of the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program, offers free preschool for children who turn four years old on or before September 15. 

The preschool is organized into various learning areas where we plan invitations to play. Our desire is that it is a space where the students feel comfortable enough to try new things, test out their ideas, and carry through with whatever their imaginations can conceive. 

Registration Process

Please complete the online registration below.

Preschool Registration Form

Important information about our preschool program:

  • Utilize Creative Curriculum, which is based on early childhood theories and research. It creates purposeful and productive learning experiences that help children grow in all areas. The goal of the program is for children to become independent, self-confident, curious learners who work well with others.
  • Taught by state certified teachers in early childhood and early childhood special education.  Each classroom is also staffed with paraeducators who meet the state of Iowa’s criteria for highly qualified early childhood paraeducators.
  • Provide an inclusive preschool experience for all students including those with Individualized Education Plans.
  • Accredited through the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards.
  • Offer both AM and PM sessions to meet student and family needs.  Both programs operate four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.  AM programs meet from 8:00-11:00, and PM programs meet from 12:00-3:00.
  • The preschool program is open on regular school days throughout the year, following the school district calendar.

Preschool Handbook

Preschool FAQ

Contact Information

Beth Schwarte 
bschwarte@atlanticiaschools.org
Classroom Website 2016 - 2017

Michaela Knudsen
mkndusen@atlanticiaschools.org
Classroom Website 2016 - 2017

Early Learning Center
701 Linn Street 
Atlantic, Iowa 50022
Phone: 712-243-2312
Fax: 712-243-2208

 

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Mission Statement

The Atlantic Community School District will prepare all learners to be creative, innovative and productive citizens by providing diverse opportunities to learn and apply relevant skills and knowledge in a positive, disciplined and challenging environment.

 

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It is the policy of the Atlantic Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices  If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by the Atlantic Community School District, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator – Josh Rasmussen, at Atlantic CSD, 1100 Linn Street, Atlantic, Iowa 50022, phone 712-243-4252, jrasmussen@atlnticiaschools.org or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661 Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov).