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We are hiring!
We are looking for two afternoon assistants, who can begin as soon as possible and work throughout the fall semester. Hours needed are 1-6 pm or 2:30-5:30 pm, Monday-Friday. We will also consider those who can only work only partial schedules (e.g. Monday-Wednesday-Friday). See the full job description here: Afternoon assistant (preschool/school-age) - $500 sign-on bonus! Limited spots remain for summer! This June-August 2024, we are excited to offering a school-age summer camp as well as a summer session of preschool & kindergarten. See each page for details and how to enroll. Capacity is limited; apply today! Enrollment is Open for the 2024-2025 School Year
Are you in need of childcare options for the 2024-2025 school year? We have limited spots available in our nature-based, child-led programs. Please inquire via the form below. We offer three daily programs:
Please fill out our Expression of Interest form for Morning Song or Day Song, or for PoemTree to begin the process of enrollment in these programs. We hope to hear from you soon! Note that we use Brightwheel for forms and for communication with families. You will be prompted to create a Brightwheel account if you do not have one already. Welcome to Prairie Flower Children's Center!
Prairie Flower is a play-based, love-centered, nature-immersed creative early childhood education center based in Ames, Iowa, that serves Ames and the surrounding communities. Our programs are also belonging-based, which means we want to instill a sense in children -- through experiences of love, joy, kindness and empathy -- that they belong unconditionally.
Nature is the crowning strength of our curriculum; we consider the natural world a co-teacher. We strive to create a warm, nurturing environment based on meaningful work, play and connection to the natural world and its seasons. Our programs are based on empowering the child to feel capable and to find out who they are as a human being, and what they like. Importantly, we seek to honor unpressured childhood as a critical time for healthy development. In addition to morning and full-day preschool and mixed-age kindergarten options, we offer a parent-child playgroup for children from 14 months to 3 years olds; an after-school nature club for 5- to 12-year-olds; and seasonal community events. We invite you to explore our site and learn about our unique vision for early childhood education. Please feel free to contact us with any questions! Support Us!
Join the board!Are you excited about Prairie Flower's mission and vision, and want to use your time and talents to contribute? We currently have two vacancies on the board of directors. Please see the board of directors page for more information on responsibilities and how to apply.
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