Western Dubuque Community School District (WDCSD) was first awarded the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Grant for the 2009-2010 school year as a result of the collaborative work between many community and school partners. The grant allows all partnering sites to offer a minimum of 10 hours free quality preschool programming to four year olds in the community at varying locations throughout the district. (*QPPS 10.1)

The following are the sites and phone numbers.

Western Dubuque Sites Cascade Elementary: 852-3335 Dyersville Elementary: 875-8484 Drexler Elementary: 744-3308 Epworth Elementary: 876-5514 Peosta Elementary: 588-9010

Partnering Sites Aquin: 852-3331 Dyersville Kid Project: 875-2080 Hennessy: 921-2635 Holy Cross: 870-2505 NICC: 556-5110 Seton: 556-5967 Xavier: 875-7376

 

Eligibility
Children must be four years of age prior to Sept. 15th of the current school year in order to qualify for the free hours of schooling provided by WDCSD Preschool Programs. Registration occurs in February and all materials are available at the various partnering sites.

Supervision Policy
The maximum class size is 20 students with an adult to child ratio of 1:10 maintained at all times including indoor time, outdoor time and field trips. Our National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited programs maintain a ratio of 1:8. Class sizes may be less as determined by square footage available at some sites. Teaching staff supervise primarily by site and check frequently on children who may be out of sight for short periods of time (i.e., toileting, resting). (QPPS 3.9, 10.4)

Inclusion
WD preschool programs include students with disabilities and unique learning needs at sites where staff are certified. Modifications are made in the environment and staffing patterns in order to include children with special needs. It is our belief that inclusion in our programs will enrich the experience for teachers, students, other children, and their families.