Lil’ Hands Big Dreams Child Development and Preschool
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Welcome To

Universal Preschool

Four Year Old Preschool and
​Universal Preschool (UPK)

LHBD is one of the five community partners that partake in the district's Universal Preschool Program! This program is designed to serve our community and give qualifying four year olds, access to FREE part time preschool. Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year has closed. For more information about the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, please reach out to our enrollment team at [email protected].

Parent Handbook

UPK (Universal Preschool) Handbook 2024-2025

Commonly Asked Questions

​What is Universal Preschool?
Universal preschool is a state funded program designed to provide voluntary, universal access to high-quality preschool education programs for the state's 4-year-olds. 
​How do I register my child for Universal Preschool?
Starting at the beginning of the year in January, you will start getting information guiding you on how to register your child. Registrations are made online by picking your top picks! 
Do we offer 5 year old preschool?
Please contact our director Mary for more information!

Call: 515-981- 0717
​Email: [email protected]
Do you offer full Day or Half Day Preschool?
We offer both options! 

Full Time spots usually fill fast! Our Full Day preschool option is integrated into our half day program. All students will be taught together by our certified teacher. Our Half Day spots are reserved for qualifying four year olds who register for UPK. 
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Our Curriculum

In our UPK program, we use a handful of curriculums that hit on different topics such as early literacy, mathematics, STEM, and building social and emotional skills. Our main curriculum is Creative Curriculum! Below are a list of all others we use. 
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Contact us to schedule a tour of the LHBD Campus today!


Hours

M-F: 6:30-5:30

Telephone

515-981-0717

Email

[email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • Meet our Director and Owner
    • Philosophy
    • Curriculum
    • Awards and Certificates
    • Parent Testimonials
    • History
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
  • Norwalk Campus
    • Buildings
    • Classes >
      • Infants
      • Toddlers
      • Early Preschool
      • Three Year Preschool
      • Four Year and Universal Preschool (UPK)
      • School Age
    • Teachers
  • Indianola Campus
    • Classrooms
    • Teachers
  • Parents
    • New Parents
    • Brightwheeel
    • Helpful Links
    • Contact Us >
      • Contact
      • Social Media