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Grinnell College Preschool Laboratory...
- ... is a community partner with Grinnell Newburg Community School District, who was awarded the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (VPP) Grant for the 2010-2011 school year. The goal of the VPP grant is to provide a high quality preschool program that meets each child’s needs, including children with disabilities and children from diverse backgrounds.
- ... has adopted and meets the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (QPPS) that are administered by Iowa Department of Education.
- ... uses Iowa Early Learning Standards to guide expectations for children and instructional practices.
- ... participates in the Quality Rating System sponsored by Department of Human Services.
- ... serves both Grinnell College and the community of Grinnell.
- ... provides equal care to all children regardless of race, color, religion, origin or disability.
The program helps children develop a positive self-image and learn basic skills necessary to successful school performance, particularly through socialization with other children, creative play opportunities, and experience with the basic materials and media of creative self-expression. The program is committed to providing an innovative curriculum, developmentally appropriate materials and activities and a low adult/child ratio. Grinnell College students also gain experience with children through class assignments, volunteer opportunities and as a part of the teaching team.
The information in this website is taken from the Grinnell College Preschool Handbook, which represents the policies and procedures for the Grinnell College Preschool as mandated by the State of Iowa Chapter 109 requirements for child care facilities. This website does not contain every section of the Handbook. For complete information, reference the printed Handbook or contact the Director.
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For additional information contact:
Karen Veerhusen-Langerud at veerhuse@grinnell.edu
or (641) 269-3320; 1207 Park Street, Grinnell, IA 50112.
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