The Grinnell College Preschool serves both Grinnell College and the community of Grinnell. 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. Grinnell College Preschool provides equal care to all children regardless of race, color, religion, origin or disability.
The information in this website is taken from the Grinnell College Preschool Handbook.*
Here's what you'll find:
- MISSION: The philosophy, mission statement, and goals of the Preschool.
- STAFF & LOCATION: Includes staff names, driving directions and photos.
- APPLICATION: Information on application, admission, and tuition.
- CALENDAR: School calendar and snow day policy.
- CURRICULUM: Information on curriculum approach and Preschool sessions.
- DISCIPLINE: Our guidelines.
- EMERGENCIES: Policies and procedures are discussed.
- GETTING READY: Topics include home visit, dropping off/picking up your child, what to bring, how to dress, and separation support.
- HEALTH: When should you keep your child home? Our guidelines on health and safety issues.
- PARENTS: Information on parent involvement, such as snack time, classroom visits, conferences, and our parent resource area.
- RESEARCH: Policy regarding research projects.
- STUDENT FILES: What kind of information we gather.
*This website does not contain every section of the Handbook. For complete information, reference the printed Handbook or contact the Director.
Visit the Grinnell College Psychology Department.
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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