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Programs
​"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
Infant & Toddler Program
Our infant and toddler program is for children six weeks to two years of age. We strive to provide unconditional love and comfort for these young ones, while helping and watching them grow and develop! We rock, talk, and play with your developing infant in an environment designed to make them feel safe, secure and happy.
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As a child grows into the toddler stage we focus more on structure, potty training, learning to run, talk, sing, dance, socialize with friends and so much more are in our everyday lesson plans! At this young age, we focus on helping them become independent, grow their vocabulary, mobility, learning, and love!
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Nurturing Development from the Start
At Color My World, we proudly implement The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos by Teaching Strategies—an award-winning, research-based program designed to support the unique needs of our youngest learners. This comprehensive curriculum promotes responsive caregiving, active exploration, and meaningful learning experiences. Our educators use individualized teaching strategies that foster social-emotional growth, language development, and early cognitive skills in a warm, nurturing environment. With a strong focus on building relationships and encouraging curiosity, we help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
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Our classrooms in this program are; Moonbeam, Sunshine, Seashell, Seascape, Rainbow and Wilderness.
​Preschool & Pre-K Program
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Building Bright Futures Through Purposeful Play
Our program for preschooler's is designed to introduce your child to preschool learning. It includes educational exercises and handwork that will develop both motor and perceptual skills.
At Color My World, we use the Frog Street curriculum beginning in our three year old program up to our Pre-K program—an engaging, research-based program that supports the whole child through intentional instruction and joyful learning. Designed by early childhood experts, Frog Street blends academic readiness, social-emotional development, and language-rich experiences into a well-rounded approach that prepares preschoolers for success in kindergarten and beyond. With playful themes, hands-on activities, and culturally responsive materials, our teachers guide children through fun-filled days that spark curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation necessary for success beyond early childhood education. The preschool level is suited for children ages 3-5 years old and is built around a content-driven curriculum that promotes a child's progress through all their major development milestones.
We end our Pre-K year with a graduation ceremony and reception to celebrate your child's achievements and next steps!
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Our classrooms in this program are; Explorers, Preschool & Pre-K
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School-Age Program
​Color My World understands that your family’s need for safe, supervised care that extends into your child’s elementary school years. We provide an interesting, educational and fun recreation program. Students enjoy a balance of planned activities (arts and crafts, games, group projects) and time to unwind (indoor/outdoor play, reading, drawing). When your school ager attends for a full day, field trips and special events add to the fun. Our school age program is for Kindergarten - the summer following 5th grade. We offer before/after school care, snow day/school breaks and summer care.
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Color My World is unique with our center being a bus stop for Carlisle School District. If you child attends Carlisle, they can be picked up and dropped off right at our front doors. We also transport from South Union and Jackson Elementary in the Des Moines Public School District for after school care.