About

HISTORY

Indianola Preschool is a nonprofit organization governed by a nine member volunteer board of directors. We proudly offer teachers, programs and facilities to help your child have a positive beginning to his/her school experience. Our program began in 1955 as a nursery school in the First United Methodist Church. Later, more structured three and four year old classes were offered at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. In 1979, we moved to Redeemer Lutheran Church to help accommodate growing class sizes. In 1982, we again moved—this time to First Baptist Church—so we were able to expand our program. In 1986, we relocated to our present facility at 205 South Howard.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of Indianola Preschool, Inc. is to provide a positive first step towards your child’s educational future, in an environment that encourages creativity, individuality and positive self-esteem.

We strive to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum dedicated to ensuring kindergarten readiness that is based in play.

IPS POLICIES & PROCEDURES Handbook

Child Care Policies & Procedures Handbook

TESTIMONIALS

IPS has been a true blessing. I am so grateful for the play based learning program. My son has enjoyed school so much and I truly feel that IPS has helped him to transition to the “school environment.” As an IPS alumni myself, I knew it would be a great fit for our son and family. The teachers and staff have done a remarkable job keeping our students safe and happy during an unprecedented time. The communication, the environment and the teachers have been amazing.
~The Miller Family

We as parents of two children who have attended IPS have and will continue to recommend IPS to ANYONE! We love the close family feeling between the classmates and parents/ teachers. We have watched our girls, who are very different learners, blossom so much educationally and socially from being there! So thankful that our girls had such great mentors!
-Ron and Karla Eaton

I support IPS because of the variety of things they teach their students, including writing, letter sounds, shapes, routine, sequencing, patterns, space, fire safety and even the limbo! I am so thrilled that they incorporate the Annette Nature Center and the library into their curriculum. Most of all, I support the wonderful IPS staff. They show endless patience, kindness and eagerness to teach each day.
-Amelia Ruiz

I have found my experience at IPS to be as magical for me as a parent, as it is for my child. What a great first start to our school years! IPS prepared my daughter with the social and academic skills she needed to thrive in kindergarten. IPS teachers are the nicest people anywhere. As a parent I've developed a friendship and partnership with them. They genuinely care about providing the best development opportunity for my son! With outstanding field trip opportunities, an ongoing program of community speakers, an exciting environment for imaginative play, and a 'just right' emphasis on academic skills make IPS the absolute best preschool choice for my child.
-Mary Jack

My family’s experience at Indianola Preschool has been incredible! I didn’t know what to expect when sending my oldest daughter to preschool. What my family has found is personalized communication from the teachers and director, an impressive level of learning from my daughter and a caring community that welcomes parent involvement. I am so thankful for the weekly class newsletters, impromptu pictures and special projects that come home in my daughter’s backpack because they allow my family to be involved with her learning and growing. My daughter’s experience at IPS will no doubt give her a solid foundation for her future learning. She has fun and looks forward to going to school each day.
-Christa Marchant

I have been very happy with IPS. My son has made great strides in his learning and made some amazing friends. I love how they embraced his creative side and allow him to use his imagination in play and art. The teachers are so engaging and care about every single student.
The before and after care is also amazing—allow him to stay at “school” all day. ❤️
Darrah VanWyhe

I am so thankful we chose IPS when we moved to Indianola. The teachers and staff are wonderful. The After Care program allowed us the convenience of leaving her there for the day without worry as well as the continued enrichments and play time she loved. Our daughter walked in and out of school with a smile on her face every day; it was her happy place. IPS provides the education children need to be ready for school along with the love and support they deserve. We love IPS!
~Liz Waller

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