YOUNG-UNS PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE CENTER
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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 activities 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 state wide volunteer preschool program (SWVPP) which is a free four year old preschool grant.  All of Young-Uns preschool teachers are certified teachers with their bachelor degrees in Elementary Education and/or Early Childhood.

Our preschool classroom size ranges from 8-18 children. Young-Uns Preschool program provides 2 teachers for preschool if there are more than 10 children.
HOW TO ENROLL in 4/5 Year-Old Preschool
1. Pick up packet from the Young-Uns Office FIRST
2. Click the link & fill out enrollment for the DBQ Community Schools 
        LINK: www.dbqschools.org/preschool/enrollment/young-uns-2025-2026/
3. Return the filled out packet with all completed paperwork to Young-uns Office.
*Your registration will be confirmed when packet is received to the Young-Uns main office.

How to ENROLL in 3 Year-Old Preschool 
1. Pick up packet from Young-Uns Office
2. Fill out complete paperwork & return it to the office
      We offer a variety of preschool sections:
                          FOUR/FIVE YEAR OLD SECTIONS
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:25-11:45
  • Monday – Friday 8:45–11:45
  • Monday - Thursday 12:30-3:00
  • Monday – Friday 9:30-2:30
                         THREE YEAR OLD SECTIONS
  • Monday / Wednesday/Friday 8:45-11:45
  • Tuesday/Thursday 8:45-11:45 
​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.
Whole group & small group activities are planned.
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1-to-1 Learning
Active Learning through science, art and play
Special visitors come throughout the school year.
Preschool also takes a few trips during the year. Here they are at District 20 watching their very own t-shirts print! 

Location

Young-Uns Preschool & Childcare Center 
3375 Kennedy Circle, Dubuque, IA
(563) 584-0845

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Center Hours: 
Monday-Friday 6:30AM-5:30PM
  • Home
  • Rates
  • About Us
    • Staff Page
    • Philosophy
    • Certifications
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Testimonials
    • Handbook
  • Preschool
  • Childcare
    • Classrooms
    • School Age Program
    • Summer Program
    • Transportation
    • Food Program
    • Weather
  • Contact/Waitlist
  • Location