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West Des Moines, IA
Iowa Christian Academy

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Telephone: (515) 221-3999  · Website: www.icablazers.org

School Philosophy and Mission

"Iowa Christian Academy is committed to raising generationsof leaders committed to Christ,
trained as His disciples, educated in a God-honoring, traditional education system,
emphasizing biblical values, morals, character and integrity
Iowa Christian Academy’s (ICA) Early Education Center offers an accredited preschool taught by licensed, certified Christian teachers, as well as an after-school care program.

ICA combines academic excellence, with a loving Christian environment to provide an early education experience that prepares students for success in primary school and beyond.

ICA’s preschool staff is committed to working with parents to equip preschoolers to embrace the everlasting love of Jesus Christ. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum engages students in multi-sensory activities. They are in a positive environment that promotes self-governance and problem solving. The goal is to meet the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of our students
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"9:00 TO 9:30 OPENING
9:30 TO 9:55 SMALL GROUP/ CENTERS
10:00 TO 10:25 BATHROOM/SNACK
10:25 TO 10:45 RECESS
10:50 TO 11:20 LARGE GROUP ACT/ FREE PALAY
11:20 CLOSING/DISMISSAL

AFTERNOON CLASSES…

12:30 TO 1:00 OPENING
1:00 TO 1:25 SMALL GROUP/ CENTERS
1:30 TO 1:55 BATHROOM/SNACK
2:00 TO 2:20 RECESS
2:25 TO 2:50 LARGE GROUP ACT/ FREE PLAY
2:50 CLOSING/DISMISSAL
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source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source

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Joy Through a Child's Eyes

Nov
25
2009

It was a cold and soggy day at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo. Cold, that is, for March day here in Austin. Of all the sights to see, my son spent most of our visit at the petting zoo. He picked out his

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Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity

Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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