WDMCC Preschool is a nonprofit, state licensed program governed by a committee appointed by the Christian Education Department of the West Des Moines Christian Church.

Our program has been established to provide a loving Christian environment in which children may have an opportunity to socially interact with others, share feelings and possessions, learn to cooperate, make a positive first break from home and develop self-esteem.

Each member of the teaching staff shares God's special love for everyone in their own creative way. The beauty of God's creation and thankfulness are concepts incorporated into the developmental readiness curriculum through songs, stories, projects and snack-time prayer.

Three-year-olds & Pre-Kindergarten Classes

3-YEAR-OLDS - We offer each child the opportunity to learn to take care of their own needs, gain self confidence, develop and practice listening and language skills, learn to cooperate with other children and to discover the world around them. more...

PRE-KINDERGARTEN - We offer each child the opportunity to continue to develop a positive self-image and socialization skills; improve gross and small motor skills; learn to follow directions; participate in language experiences, activities with colors, shapes and numbers; and build on pre-kindergarten readiness skills needed for kindergarten. more...

Class Size & Teaching Staff

Classes are limited to 14 children for the 3-year-old sessions, 16 children for the 3 day Pre-K class and 18 children for the 4 day Pre-K class. We are proud that our teaching staff is certified beyond state requirements. Each class has a teacher with a degree in the education field and an experienced assistant teacher in each classroom. Our school year generally follows the West Des Moines School District calendar in terms of holidays and breaks. more...

Kool-Aid Playdough Recipe

3 cups flour 1/2 cup salt 1 Tablespoon alum 2 packages dry kool-aid (unsweetened) 3 Tablespoons cooking oil 2 cups boiling water

Mix dry ingredients together. Then mix oil and water together. Combine both dry and liquid ingredients. Knead until smooth. Before putting play dough in an air-tight container (Zip locks work great) make sure it is cooled thoroughly. Store the play dough in the refrigerator.