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frequently asked questions
Kiddie Karrasel Academy has been proudly serving the Quad City community since 1988 - that's over 38 years of trusted early childhood expertise with the same local owner/director/founder!
Yes! We are State of Iowa licensed AND voluntarily accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), demonstrating our commitment to early childhood best practices and quality standards.
We provide care for children from 6 weeks through age 12 (K-12 for school-age programs). Your child can grow with us from infancy through elementary years in one convenient location.
We are open Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, year-round.
- Infants (6 weeks – 18 months)
- Toddlers/Twos (ages 18 months–3)
- Threes
- Fours
- Pre-Kindergarten – Must be 4 by September 15. FREE through our Pleasant Valley SWVPP partnership.
- Preschool Only – Half-day option for twos and threes, Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:30 AM. Children who turn 4 after September 15 continue in our threes preschool class.
- School-Age (K–12) – Before & after school care, school break care, and summer camps
Yes! We offer flexible scheduling options including full-time, part-time, and drop-in/backup care (based on space availability).
Yes! Our half-day Pre-K program (Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:30 AM) is FREE through our partnership with Pleasant Valley Community School District's Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP). We've been a proud partner since 2007.
Children who are:
* Residents of Iowa, AND
* Four years of age on or before September 15 of the current school year
Yes! We offer full-day extended care with flexible hours (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) tailored to your family's needs. Choose the days you need based on your schedule and space availability.
No! Unlike many programs, children potty-train at their own pace. You and your child's teacher will work together to provide the best environment for successfully reaching this milestone.
Our curriculum supports the Iowa Early Learning Standards and incorporates Creative Curriculum with engaging, project-based themes. Our classroom environment follows NAEYC's concept of developmentally appropriate practice.