Iowa City Community School District
Welcome to our Preschool Program!
Preschool Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on February 6, 2025
Do you have a child who will be turning 4 years of age on or before September 15, 2025?
We’d love to welcome your little one to our preschool family! Our teachers are certified in both general and special education, and we offer free half-day programming for 4-year-olds in all of our elementary schools, with full-day tuition options also available in all locations.
Preschool registration for the 2025-26 school year opens Feb. 6, 2025. Register on-site between 4 & 6 pm at City High, Liberty High, or West High School. Online registration is also available beginning at 4 pm on Feb. 6.
25-26 Preschool Registration: New Families
25-26 Preschool Registration: Returning Families
Questions? No problem, we're here to help! You can reach out to our Preschool Program team by phone at (319) 688-1000 or you can always send us an email!
Want to find the best Preschool option for your family?
Program availability at every elementary building is dependent on enrollment numbers and staffing and is subject to change.
Still need to register for Preschool for the 2024-25 school year?
Certified
Our teachers are state-certified in early childhood education and early childhood special education.
Inclusive
We offer an inclusive preschool experience for all students, including those with IEPs.
Accredited
We are an accredited program through the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards.
Aligned
Our curriculum and instruction are aligned with the Iowa Core Early Learning Standards.
Flexible
We offer half-day and full-day preschool options to best meet the needs of families.
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Sending my daughter to preschool in Iowa City was the best decision I made. We were a part of the school community a year earlier and it made her social and academic transition to kindergarten much smoother. I was also so impressed by the amount of learning that happened in preschool. Preschool Parent
My son was scared about starting preschool, and honestly so was I. But every day he comes out of school happier than when he went in, and regularly surprises me with what he's learned. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful school experience this first year and for all the work the teacher and aids put in.Preschool Parent
My child comes home and constantly asks us to send what he is doing to his preschool teacher. The teacher's love and care for our little shows up every day when they want to include their teachers in their daily activities.Preschool Parent
We loved our preschool year! It was an ideal introduction to a classroom setting for my 4 year old. It provided a perfect blend of compassion, support, structure, and free play.Preschool Parent
We have been overjoyed with this current year with the teacher and all of the paras at our school! They go above and beyond to include our son and make accommodations to help him be successful! We have seen so much growth and are so proud of him.Preschool Parent
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