Preschool Ministry

The Ankeny First United Methodist Preschool is the result of the beginning efforts of Aileen Godell, a church member, who felt there was a need to reach out into the community to help meet the needs of children. Licensed by the State of Iowa, the four-year-old program has been in existence since 1964, and the three-year-old program since 1981.

Our three-year-old and four-year-old programs provide meaningful preschool experiences in a learning center environment.  We offer children a wide range of learning experiences which focus on themes that are central in the children's lives, such as community helpers, holidays, farm life, dinosaurs, colors, shapes, the five senses, and many other areas of interest.

The first day of preschool is the Tuesday after Labor Day. Preschool typically follows the Ankeny School District calendar in regard to vacations and school closings.

Contact the church at 964-4249 for more information.