Pella Christian Early Education
Preschoolers are naturally curious and want to explore the world around them. They’ll discover new things and show signs that they’re ready for increased activities. As the parent of a preschooler, you understand just how much your child’s early experiences can set the tone for the rest of their learning journey.
At Pella Christian Schools, our preschool students experience a play-based program that promotes active discovery and exploration while learning about God and His world.
Key Distinctives
Play-based, Christ-centered early education
Your child will learn discipleship habits and practices that shape them spiritually and transform the world around them. And they’ll each be treated as children created in God’s image while encouraging them in their unique talents and gifts. At the preschool level, parents can expect:
Experienced, dedicated staff who love Jesus Christ and know how to foster an early excitement for learning in a supportive, responsive environment.
Intentionally small class sizes that allow our teachers to truly get to know and love our littlest learners. Our student-teacher ratios are 8 to 1 for three year olds and 10 to 1 for four and five year olds.
A partnership between home and school with regular open communication between parents and staff that includes app communications, monthly newsletters and calendars, parent-teacher conferences and more!
Creativity in Core Subjects
Our learning environments encourage creating and using our imaginations. Students learn language by focusing on pre-reading and pre-writing skills, building vocabulary, handwriting practice, and journaling. And preschoolers discover how to estimate, compare, sequence, pattern, and measure through our play-based learning environments.
Positive Social Growth
Our early education programs encourage Christ-centered growth and development through a discovery approach to learning. This development is rich in experiences that help foster self-expression, self-discipline, and acceptance of others. The careful attention to positive social growth gives students the foundation they need for success in school and in life.
Age-Appropriate Facilities
We have made significant investments to keep our students physically and emotionally safe. Our newly renovated early education wing was built specifically for our littlest learners — featuring age-appropriate classrooms, restrooms, furniture, and activities. Doors remain locked, and our preschoolers enjoy a fenced-in nature-scape playground.
Grand Friends Spotlight
Pella Christian early education students partner with Pella’s Hearthstone Senior Living Community residents for our Grand Friends program. Preschoolers learn alongside a resident as they sing, craft, play games, listen to stories, and share time together.
This experience helps our young children, even at the tender ages of 4 and 5 years old, learn what it means to live as faithful followers of Jesus as they shine love and light on those in need. It is a blessing to see relationships form between preschoolers and their Grand Friends throughout their time together.
Program Details
3s Preschool
In this warm introduction to the Pella Christian Schools community, students engage in play-based learning activities that promote academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development. Our early education teachers help students discover God’s love and how to share it with others and equip them to create positive interactions with classmates and adults.
2025/2026 classes offered:
| Half Day Programs | Cost* |
| 3 Mornings / Week MWF 8:20-11:20 am | $295/mo |
| 2 Mornings / Week T/Th 8:20-11:20 am | $245/mo |
*10 Monthly Payments
Students must be 3 years old by September 15 of the school year.
4s Preschool
Students will discover and expand their knowledge of letters, numbers, shapes, colors and other kindergarten readiness skills in this hands-on class. Teachers use play-based activities to help nurture your child’s growing faith, cultivate social-emotional skills and explore God’s world together.
2025/2026 classes offered:
| Half Day Program | Cost* |
| 4 Mornings / Week M/T/Th/F 8:10-11:10 am | $375/mo |
| 4 Afternoons / Week M/T/Th/F 12:20-3:20 pm | $375/mo |
| Full Day Program (Preschool + Extended Care) | Cost* |
| 5 Days / Week M-F 8:10 am-3:25 pm, W until 2:30 pm | $775/mo |
*10 Monthly Payments
Students must be 4 years old by September 15 of the school year.
4/5s Spanish Immersion
During this hands-on class, students will discover and expand their knowledge of letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and other kindergarten readiness skills. In addition to the play-based activities we offer for our 4-year-olds, this class is designed for children who plan to attend our Spanish Immersion kindergarten class the following year.
2025/2026 classes offered:
| Half Day Program | Cost* |
| 4 Mornings / Week M/T/Th/F 8:10-11:10 am | $375/mo |
| Full Day Program (Preschool + Extended Care) | Cost* |
| 5 Days / Week M-F 8:10 am-3:25 pm, W until 2:30 pm | $775/mo |
*10 Monthly Payments
Students must be 4 years old by September 15 of the school year.
5s Preschool
The content and teaching style of this program is perfect if your child needs the gift of time before starting kindergarten. Our teachers are trained in the emergent curriculum approach that recognizes students’ unique gifts, skills, and interests; guiding students as they actively engage in their learning and God’s world around them.
2025/2026 classes offered:
| Half Day Program | Cost* |
| 5 Mornings / Week M-F 8:10 am-12:10 pm | $515/mo |
| Full Day Program (Preschool + Extended Care) | Cost* |
| 5 Days / Week M-F 8:10 am-3:25 pm, W until 2:30 pm | $830/mo |
*10 Monthly Payments
Students must be 5 years old by December 31 of the school year.
Questions? Contact Teresa Ulferts, Director of Admissions, at admissions@pceagles.org or (641) 628-2414.
Explore. Play. Grow.
Preschool is a time when children explore their relationship with the world, stretch their abilities, and begin to grow in their identity in Christ. We want to create an environment that honors each individual as a unique and special child of God and to collaborate together to build a community where children can learn and grow in the knowledge of God’s love for us. We aim to have predictable routines, but also leave room for flexibility.
Deciding on preschool is a big step for parents of little ones. But our partnership with Pella Christian has been a seamless extension of our home. Chloe is thriving — she confidently contributes to dinner table conversations and Bible stories; independently gets ready for the day, and packs her bag. She lights up when talking about her friends and teachers! We love seeing her transform into who God created her to be.
Miranda and Sean Paskach, PC Parents