Garwin, IA

Little Hawks Preschool & Childcare is a highly-regarded facility serving the Garwin area with a comprehensive educational approach. They implement the Creative Curriculum system with hands-on learning experiences and individualized development plans. The center features state-certified early childhood educators with an average of 8 years experience, maintaining excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Facilities include secure, age-appropriate classrooms, a large outdoor playground with safety surfacing, and a dedicated infant wing with separate sleeping and play areas. Their program emphasizes literacy development, social-emotional learning, and STEM activities. The center provides nutritious meals through their USDA-approved food program and maintains rigorous safety protocols including secured entry systems and comprehensive background checks for all staff.

Sunshine Early Learning Center offers a nurturing environment with a play-based curriculum that incorporates Montessori principles and Iowa Early Learning Standards. The center employs degreed early childhood professionals who participate in ongoing professional development. Their facility features bright, well-equipped classrooms, a commercial kitchen preparing fresh meals daily, and multiple outdoor play areas divided by age groups. The curriculum focuses on developmental milestones through structured learning centers, creative arts, music enrichment, and early literacy programs. Safety is prioritized with electronic check-in systems, comprehensive video monitoring, and strict health protocols. Parent communication is enhanced through daily digital reports and regular parent-teacher conferences.

Kiddie Korner Child Development Center provides a structured educational program with emphasis on school readiness and social development. Their curriculum blends HighScope methodology with Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards, featuring daily small-group instruction and individualized learning plans. The center employs qualified teachers with Child Development Associate credentials or higher degrees, maintaining low child-to-staff ratios. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, a large motor skills room, and nature-based outdoor learning environments. The center offers comprehensive services including developmental screenings, portfolio assessments, and family engagement activities. Their safety measures include keypad entry systems, comprehensive emergency preparedness plans, and strict medication administration protocols. Nutrition is provided through their on-site kitchen serving balanced, homemade meals.