About MP Preschools

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We are currently taking applications for Preschool for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Your child must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2023 to be eligible. Please click on the links below to access the Preschool Registration Letter for instructions on how to register your child.

Once we have received your application, we will reserve a spot for your child in a session. We try to honor requests for AM or PM sessions, but cannot guarantee it. Teachers will be in contact with parents in August with details.

If you have any questions, please direct them to: Cindy Smith at the District Office: (319)385-7750 Ext. 6 or email: [email protected]

Developmental Preschool
Monday-Thursday
Classes meet at Van Allen Elementary
(319)-385-7771

Little Panthers-Van Allen
4 year old Preschool Program
4 year olds
Monday - Thursday
8:15AM-11:00AM
OR
Monday - Thursday
12:15PM-3:00PM

Classes meet at Van Allen Elementary
801 East Henry Street
Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
(319)385-7771

Volunteer Options

MPCSD School District does invite the community to volunteer in our programs. In order to be eligible for volunteering, you must contact the building principal and have a completed background check conducted by the school.

Feedback on Preschool Programming

As family and school partners, Little Panthers Preschool, welcomes feedback on our program. The ways to provide feedback on your child's experience are as follows:
1. In writing to your child's teacher

2. During home visits and conferences

3. By utilizing this Google Form as a formal feedback survey (this form will be sent home during the last quarter of the school year.

Curriculum Resources

Early Childhood Standards (Iowa Department of Education)

Early Childhood Iowa

Preschool CKLA (Literacy)

Preschool Number Sense (Build Math Minds)

Mt. Pleasant Local Opportunities and Supports

Oakland Mills Nature Center

Old Thresher's Reunion and Museums

Henry County Public Health

Mount Pleasant Public Library