student giving a teacher a high-five.Discover Waukee CSD Preschool, where your child can thrive in a supportive and enriching environment. By choosing Waukee, you’re selecting a program that fosters growth, celebrates individuality, and empowers young learners. We welcome all children, including those in special education, at the Vince Meyer Learning Center (430 Ashworth Drive, Waukee, IA). Best of all, this tuition-free program is funded by the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Grant.

Preschool Details

  • Students meet four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
  • All students must be 4 years old by Sept. 15 of the enrolling school year to attend
  • Classes meet either during mornings 9-11:30 a.m. or afternoons 1-3:30 p.m.

Daily Preschool Activities

  • Sensory time
  • Opening (calendar and songs)
  • Play/centers
  • Literacy, story, table activity
  • Snack/bathroom break
  • Recess
  • Closing

 

Waukee CSD Preschool Enrollment 2024-25

If you’d like to register for the current 2024-25 school year, please begin registration now by clicking on the button below.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Waukee CSD Preschool Enrollment 2025-26

Timeline

January:
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, begin submitting the required paper documents and requested health screening documents to Vince Meyer Learning Center at 430 Ashworth Dr., Waukee, IA 50263.

Late March:
The online enrollment portal opens. An email with directions on completing the online enrollment process is sent to the first e-mail address listed on the cover sheet.

Late Spring: Families will be notified whether their preschooler is in the morning or afternoon session.

April: Parent Info Night will be held. This parent-only event is for adults to learn more about the ins and outs of a school day.

August: Teachers visit their students. This is a state requirement and allows teachers to meet their students at a comfortable location — either at home or a nearby park.  The open house for preschool will be on August 28, 2025.

Required Enrollment Document

Please begin the enrollment process in January by turning in the required documents to the Vince Meyer Learning Center at 430 Ashworth Dr. Waukee, IA 50263. All required documents may be attached to an email (rmccartan@waukeeschools.org) or dropped off in person. There’s a drop box right next to the front door of the Vince Meyer Learning Center. If emailing and attaching, please scan documents (PDFs) — no photos or images.

  • Online Directions and Registration Cover Sheet
  • Proof of Residency: Students must be Waukee Community School District residents or file the appropriate paperwork.
    • Homeowner: A copy of your most recently paid property tax bill, copy of recent mortgage statement, or printout from the Dallas County Assessor’s website.
    • Renting: A copy of your signed lease agreement. The agreement must be signed by both parties and list the tenants and current terms.
    • Made an offer or recently closed on a home:
      • Made an offer: You need a copy of the purchase agreement and a completed Permission to Enroll Out of District Students Application.
      • Recently closed on a home: You need a copy of the settlement statement.
  • Home Language Survey
  • Certificate of most recent immunization record to be completed by the Physician or Medical Immunization Exemption Form to be signed by the physician or Religious Immunization Exemption Form
    • Places to find documentation of your child’s most recent immunizations:
      • Your child’s healthcare provider/doctor
      • Previous school
      • Your state’s vaccine registry/Public Health Department
      • Military records, if applicable

Step 2: Online Enrollment in Spring

In late March, you’ll receive an additional, required online form to fill out to complete your enrollment process. We’ll send the form to the email address on the cover sheet document with a code. The form will collect further information about your child, and it’s important to fill it out promptly. If you submit your enrollment paperwork after March, you’ll receive the code to complete your online enrollment in your email roughly 48 hours later.

 

Requested Health Screening Documents

Staff member helping preschool student with her backpack.

We strongly encourage families to submit the health screening documents listed below to ensure our nursing staff can provide the best care for your child. You may submit the requested medical documents with other required paperwork to the District Office at the time of registration. If you don’t have the medical items completed at that time, don’t worry! You may bring any forms (or updated forms) with you during the Districtwide Open House Night when you meet your child’s teacher in late August. If you can’t attend that event, please submit health screen documents within 60 days of the start of school to your school nurse.

Please include a physical (medical report) with blood lead test results, dental screening, and vision screening form. Please note, that documentation of a child’s recent immunizations or exemption is required for all new students. Review this handy student health requirements guide for all students in preschool through 12th grade so you’re prepared to meet requirements as your child grows.

 

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