pre-k SWvpp program
When you choose Kiddie Karrasel Academy's Pre-K program, you can feel confident your child is learning from a licensed teacher using Iowa's Early Learning Standards to prepare them for kindergarten. We're proud to offer this program at no cost to you, in partnership with Pleasant Valley Schools, and we're committed to making that final step before kindergarten feel seamless.
THE KKA DIFFERENCE
Nearly 20 years of trusted partnership
For almost two decades, KKA has partnered with Pleasant Valley School District to bring Iowa's FREE Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) directly to our families.
Free, quality pre-K for eligible 4-year-olds
Children who turn four on or before September 15th and are Iowa residents qualify at no cost, with the program running Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:30 AM in our dedicated PreK classroom.
No extra transportation, no extra transitions
Pre-K is seamlessly built into your child's day at KKA — no shuttling between locations and no disruption to the friends and routines your child already knows.
The best of both worlds
Full-day families get preschool hours included at no extra cost, and flexible extended care is available before and after the program — combining Iowa's academic pre-K foundation with KKA's nurturing, full-day environment.
A dedicated, qualified teaching team
Our PreK classroom is led by a state-licensed Pre-Kindergarten teacher and a degreed assistant teacher, both bringing education, experience, and genuine passion to preparing your child for kindergarten and beyond.
True parent-teacher partnership
With twice-yearly conferences, daily app updates through Playground, weekly class newsletters, and welcomed family involvement, you're always connected to your child's growth and kindergarten readiness journey.
"Thank you for providing a safe, loving and fun place for our 3 children over the last 9 years! We loved being a part of Kiddie Karrasel and can't thank the staff and Angie enough for providing a healthy and educational environment."
— mallory
A Glimpse of a Typical Day
SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION: Children dive into focused, small-group learning tailored to build key school-readiness skills.
9:00 AM: Circle Time & Kickoff: The morning begins with teacher-led lessons that spark curiosity and set the stage for a day of learning.
INDEPENDENT & GROUP EXPLORATION: Kids flex their independence and collaboration through hands-on activities, both solo and with classmates.
SNACK TIME: A well-earned break to refuel with a healthy snack.
11:30 AM – Pick-Up: Preschool wraps for the day, full of new skills and big smiles.
OUTDOOR LEARNING: The day wraps up with fresh air and outdoor exploration, turning nature into the classroom.
Research-based, gold-standard curriculum: Our program uses the Creative Curriculum framework and Iowa Early Learning Standards, reflecting NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practice through hands-on learning and child-directed discovery.
Kindergarten readiness: Children build pre-literacy and early math skills, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and number sense, alongside school-readiness habits like following directions, taking turns, and managing emotions.
Social-emotional growth: Daily experiences foster collaboration, self-regulation, emotional intelligence, and growing confidence and independence.
Creative expression and physical development: Dramatic play, storytelling, art, and music nurture creativity, while fine and gross motor skills grow through manipulatives, writing, and daily outdoor movement.
Cognitive skills for lifelong learning: Scientific exploration, problem-solving, critical thinking, and early technology literacy build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.
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