Welcome to Shenandoah Early Childhood
Welcome to the Shenandoah Public Schools preschool program! We are proud of our early childhood program in Shenandoah. We have an opportunity to provide an educational opportunity to the youngest Mustangs and Fillies.
We believe in unit based learning, exploratory opportunities, and of utmost importance - social/emotional learning for all students. This is achieved through viable curricula, extensive trainings, collaborative approaches, data-driven practices, and highly qualified/certified staff.
We welcome you to visit our preschool! Check out the QuickLinks page to learn more (information, staff, standards, etc). Please call us to set up a time to visit.
Shenandoah Schools Preschool Program
304 W Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(p) 712-246-1581
(f) 712-246-3722
Youth Track Meet Registration
We are excited to host our annual Youth Track Meet on Saturday, May 11, 2019! We encourage you to register prior to the event. If you are unable to register early, you may register the day of the event. . . .
RoundUp Information and Handouts
These RoundUp presentations include information shared at Preschool and Kindergarten RoundUp meetings the week of April 1, 2019. Contact the school office with any questions. 712-246-2520 or 712-246-1581. Please . . .
Dr. Seuss Week in Preschool
We can rhyme just like Dr Seuss! Hat day on Friday in preschool - Cat in the Hat!!!! Dr Seuss week celebrations in Preschool!
Top Notch Preschool!
Click on the link below to check out our top notch preschool programs! Contact us for a visit or to get your child enrolled! Preschool Video
Sugar Cookie Decorating
Preschool did a great job getting ready for Christmas today by doing a holiday favorite of decorating sugar cookies! Mrs Emily usually has students try fruits and vegetables each month but this month we want students to understand the . . .
3 Year Old Preschool Thanksgiving
Thank you Miss Emily with Food Service! Our 3 year olds got to taste Thanksgiving treats today! They don’t eat lunch with us, but they got to enjoy a taste testing with Miss Emily today! We are so lucky to have caring, . . .
Preschool Message Board
Check out the message board located near the central entrance of the Preschool building! We are excited to share photos, messages, updates, and reminders to you.
Preschool Apple Tasting
On Wednesday, October 10th, each preschool class had the opportunity to taste test 3 types of apples. They tasted red delicious, yellow delicious, and granny smith apples. They colored an apple coloring page and voted . . .
Apple Tastings
Miss Emily, Kayla VanRite, and Quentin Slater came to preschool this week to do apple tastings with us! We learned about red, yellow, and green apples. We tried the different apples. We love these food tastings each month . . .
Shenandoah Pride
Shenandoah Preschool represented Homecoming 2018 with a sea of maroon! While we represent our Shenandoah pride, we also represent something larger; fully inclusive preschool programming for all students. GO . . .
Play based education
A large part of early childhood learning is integrated through play-based learning. One of those opportunities is during "centers" at preschool. This is an opportunity for playing well with others, taking turns, using . . .
Tuition assistance application for 3 year old preschool program
Please click below for the application for tuition assistance for the 3 year old preschool program. 3 year old preschool tuition is $75/month for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. CCECA 3 year old tuition assistance . . .
Registration
Registration is this week! Registration opens online on Tuesday, July 17th. Registration assistance is available in person on Thursday, July 19th from 12:00pm-8:00pm at the K8 building. All needed documents are available . . .
Director's Bio
Mrs Tiffany Spiegel joined Shenandoah Schools in July 2011. She served as elementary principal from July 2011 to June 2018. In July 2018, Mrs Spiegel shifted to Director of Early Childhood and Extended Learning. . . .
Preschool Information
Shenandoah Early Childhood - Preschool Address: 304 W Nishna Road, Shenandoah, IA 51601 Phone: 712-246-1581 Fax: 712-246-3722 . . .
Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards (IQPPS)
Iowa school districts that operate Statewide Voluntary Preschool Programs or provide early childhood special education instructional services are required to meet approved preschool program standards. There are three approved preschool . . .
Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children
The purpose of Iowa's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) for Four-Year-Old Children is to provide an opportunity for all young children in the State of Iowa to enter school ready to learn by expanding voluntary access to . . .