At Ankeny Christian Child Care and Preschool, we begin our full curriculum on each child’s first day. Our curriculum is guided by the Iowa Early Learning Standards, developed by the Iowa Department of Education and grounded in research, theory, and best practice.

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These standards outline the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and motivations children need for success in school and beyond. The seven developmental areas include:

• Physical well‑being and motor development

• Approaches toward learning

• Social and emotional development

• Communication, language, and literacy

• Mathematics and science

• Creative arts

• Social studies

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Classroom Learning & Planning

​Our teaching staff designs activities that support these learning goals while honoring the appropriate ages and stages of each group. Every classroom follows a yearly continuum that guides children through the standards in a developmentally meaningful way.

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Assessments & Family Communication

Children are assessed both informally and formally throughout their time at Ankeny Christian. This helps us provide differentiated instruction that meets each child’s individual needs.

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Formal assessments take place in the fall and spring, and teachers meet with parents during these times to review assessment results and portfolio work. These conversations help families stay informed and engaged in their child’s learning journey.