Preschool
The 3-Year-Old Class is for children who will turn 3 by September 15th. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Class size is limited to 20 children. Tuition is $70 per month. Tuition scholarships are available. There is a $15 registration fee payable at the time of registration. We strongly recommend that children be fully toilet trained before starting preschool. Classes are available in both the Ackley (Cougar’s Den) and Wellsburg (Little Cougar Playhouse) building.
The 4-Year-Old Class is for children who will turn 4 by September 15th. This class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. If we have more than 20 children enrolled, we will also have an afternoon class. There is no monthly tuition. There is no registration fee. Classes are available in both the Ackley (Cougar’s Den) and Wellsburg (Little Cougar Playhouse) building.
Transitional Kindergarten
The Transitional Kindergarten class is designed for those children who are old enough to attend kindergarten (5 years of age by September 15th) but have chosen to wait until next year. This class meets every afternoon. There is no monthly tuition. There is a $15 registration fee payable at the time of registration. AGWSR’s Transitional Kindergarten program is located in Ackley. Transportation to and from school is provided for those TK students living in rural Ackley, as well as Geneva, Wellsburg, and Steamboat Rock areas.
All Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten classes are taught by a certified teacher. AGWSR’s early childhood programs have adopted The Creative Curriculum for Preschool. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool allows teachers to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program that promotes children’s social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, math, science, and social studies. Through the activities we plan and the way we organize the classroom, select toys and materials, plan the daily schedule, and talk with children, we seek to accomplish the goals of our curriculum and give your child a successful start in school.
Daycare
Cougars Den - Ackley
Cougar’s Den Daycare is an HHS-rated facility in Ackley, Iowa. We provide care for children ages six weeks to 12 years. We are open year round Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our center utilizes iPad integration and Creative Curriculum in all of our rooms. All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid and have completed Mandatory Reporter Training. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to offer balanced and nutritious meals for little ones. All staff are required 6 hours of Childcare Development Training each year and 8 hours for Directors.
Weekly Rates
$3.50/hr 6 weeks - 2 years
$3.25/hr 2 years - school age
$3.00/hr School age
$3.00/hr Second child
Little Cougar Playhouse - Wellsburg
Little Cougar Playhouse is a HHS licensed Daycare Facility in Wellsburg, Iowa. All staff are certified in CPR and First Aid and have completed Mandatory Reporter Training. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to offer balanced and nutritious meals for little ones. All staff are required 6 hours of Childcare Development Training each year and 8 hours for Directors. Children are taught with understanding and respect and engage in developmentally appropriate activities daily.
Weekly Rates
$3.50/hr 6 weeks - 2 years
$3.25/hr 2 years - school age
$3.00/hr School age
$3.00/hr Second child