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Ames Community Preschool Center
High Quality Programming for Children Ages 18 months - 12 years since 1968
Immediate Openings
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ACPC has been serving central Iowa and Ames for over 50 years while providing the highest quality child care available. Over the years we've expanded to provide a variety of social and educational experiences for children ages 18 months through 12 years within an atmosphere of warmth and support.



Toddler Age
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Programming for children 18 months to 3 years old
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Individualized care and comfort
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Developmentally appropriate activities both indoors and out to build skills and encourage strong bonds across developmental domains.
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Neighborhood outings related to topics of study.
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Utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
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Program-Wide implementation of pyramid model practices through PBIS
Preschool Age
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Ages 3 to 5 years old
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Regular Field trips related to topics of study, library and park visits
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Developmentally appropriate activities including self-help skills, cognitive, language, pre-reading, pre-writing, art, dramatic play and large motor skills both indoors and outdoors
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Utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
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Program-Wide implementation of pyramid model practices through PBIS
School Age
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Before and after school care offered for children in Kindergarten – 5th grade.
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Licensed for average 25-35 children per site
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Full day care during school breaks and summers
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Relaxed atmosphere with appropriately planned group activities, free choice time, art, literacy, sensory and STEM activities both indoor and out.