Preschool

Young-Uns Preschool Program provides developmentally appropriate curriculum fostering the growth and development of children who are 3 through 5 years of age. Our program promotes a child's socialization skills through play with peers, educational curriculum and interaction with warm, caring teachers. Young-Uns goal is to help prepare the children for kindergarten. Our preschool program is partnered with Dubuque Community School District and follows Creative Curriculum.
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Young-Uns is part of the Dubuque Community Free Four year old preschool grant. All of Young-uns preschool teachers are certified teachers with their bachelor degree in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood.

Our preschool classroom size ranges from 8-16 children. Young-Uns Preschool program provides 2 teachers for preschool if there are more than 10 children.

We offer a variety of preschool sections:
*Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:15 to 11:35 (4 & 5 Year Olds)
* Monday – Friday 8:30 – 11:30 (4 & 5 Year Olds)
*Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 12:30 to 3:00 (4 & 5 Year Olds)
*Monday – Friday 9:30-2:30 (4 & 5 Year Olds)
* Monday / Wednesday 8:45 - 11:45 (3 Year Olds)
*Tuesday/Thursday 8:45 - 11:45 (3 Year Olds)
*Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:45 - 11:45 (3 Year Olds)
Registration begins in January for the following school year. There is a $75.00 registration fee to guarantee your spot. Before April 1st the cost is $50. For the free preschool grant, you must be an Iowa resident and have a birth certificate stating your child will be 4 by September 15.
Tours Are Available Upon Request

Learning by Exploring with Science and Math In Centers

Exploring With Small Centers
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Games and Activities are Correlated with Weekly Themes Following Creative Curriculum

Guests Are Invited into the Classroom 

Outdoor Fun on the Playground 

1 on 1 Learning

​Small Group Activities
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