Children three to five years old are invited to participate in this organized early educational program. Three year old children attend classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Four and five year olds attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A doctor’s physical and immunization record are required for all students. School begins late August and continues through the end of May. Friendly House does offer scholarship opportunities, which makes the program affordable for all families.

Friendly House is proud to announce that our program has been rated with FIVE-STARS by the State of Iowa Quality Rating System, achieving the highest rating possible and is the first in our region to ever receive such a high rating!

Application for Preschool Program (MS Word)

Preschool Program Pre-Enrollment Form (MS Word)

For more information, please contact Linnea at 563-323-1821, extension 23.

Goal of Preschool Program:
Responding to the needs of young children and their families in this community, we provide an affordable early school experience that contributes to the child’s social development and school readiness.

Philosophy of Program:
We believe that every preschool-aged child should be able to access quality early learning experiences in a safe and accepting environment. We acknowledge that the child’s family is his or her first and most important teacher. We are dedicated to working with families to enhance the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and creative abilities of each child in order to prepare him or her for kindergarten and life. As a part-time program, we serve children who are not in day care as well as those who are brought to us by caregivers.

We believe that each child has valuable strengths that contribute to our program and individual interests that can be used to facilitate learning experiences. We consider these strengths and interests when making our weekly plans. Our curriculum is play-based and literacy-rich, using top-quality stories as a springboard for center activities and lessons throughout all domains, meeting each child at his or her own developmental level. Children learn through exploration and discovery in an environment that is structured to teach problem solving. In addition, they receive positive guidance and encouragement to nourish their enthusiasm for learning and give them confidence in their abilities.

We believe that children are members of the greater community and that Friendly House can expand on opportunities for community involvement by providing Family Interaction Times and services for people of all ages and circumstances.

Friendly House partners with the Davenport Community Schools and the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children. Click here to learn more about the Statewide Program.

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Friendly House announces their sponsorship of CACFP within our Preschool Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to enrolled children/adults in the Preschool Program. Meals are provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

It is the policy of Friendly House not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7. If you have any questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by Friendly House, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 1400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416, website: http://www.state.ia.us./government/crc/index.html.