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Tiger Cubs Preschool

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Where every child belongs — and every future begins

Your child is a natural explorer, a budding leader, and a future-maker. Every student deserves a learning environment that celebrates their unique lived experiences. Tiger Cubs Preschool is here to guide your child through their most foundational years, ensuring they are not just ready for kindergarten -- they are empowered for a lifetime of academic excellence.

Enroll Your Preschooler Today

Does your child turn 4 years old on-or-before Sept. 15? 

We'd love to welcome you to our Tiger Cubs Preschool family!

The program is free to families and is offered at each of our eight elementary schools. Preschool is half a day, four days per week. Tiger Cubs Preschool includes students ages 3-5 with special needs who have an IEP.

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Now offering wrap-around childcare!

New for the 2026-27 school year, Tiger Cubs Preschool will offer a fee-based, wrap-around childcare option for families. The program will operate out of Clive Learning Academy and is open to all WDMCS families. Transportation is available. Space is limited.  

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The Tiger Cubs Promise

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Expert instruction

Every lesson is adapted to meet your child's specific strengths and needs by teachers licensed in both Early Childhood and Special Education. 

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Personal attention

Small class sizes – 18 students for every 3-4 adults – means your child gets the personal attention they deserve. 

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Strong foundation

Data-driven, research-based curriculum ensures robust growth for every learner — the launchpad for a lifetime of learning.

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Tiger Cubs Preschool Times

Tiger Cubs Preschool meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays at each school and is a half-day program.

Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Jordan Creek Elementary, Western Hills Elementary, and Westridge Elementary

  • Morning Preschool—9:05-11:50 a.m. 
  • Afternoon Preschool—1:10-3:55 p.m. 

Clive Learning Academy 

  • Morning Preschool—9:05-11:50 a.m. 
  • Afternoon Preschool—1:00-3:45 p.m. 

Crestview School of Inquiry  

  • Morning Preschool—8:20-11:05 a.m.
  • Afternoon Preschool—12:25-3:10 p.m.

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Preschool Contacts

Tenille Hamilton
Preschool Program Enrollment Specialist
Learning Resource Center
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-633-5065

If you are interested in enrolling with one of our community partners, please reach out to the community partner preschool.

Dr. Jeannette Barnes
Early Childhood Special Education and Preschool Program Administrator
3550 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-633-5071