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LEARNING
HERE

CHILD CARE &
PRESCHOOL

CHILD CARE & PRESCHOOL

Early childhood education is a community value. Four-year-olds are able to attend free preschool at several locations, thanks
to a partnership with the Mason City Community School District. In addition, parents can choose from several quality private
programs and integrated day care/learning environments.

When it comes to choosing a daycare, only you know what is best for your family. Here are some excellent resources to assist
you in this important decision.

Child Care Resource & Referral Little Angel’s Child Care &
(CCR&R) is a program to support quality child Preschool is a new option for North Iowa families. This
care throughout the state of Iowa. CCR&R is available to program is based on the belief that a strong foundation, built
assist families in selecting child care providers who best with education and family values, is ESSENTIAL to transform
meet the needs of a child and their family. They also offer today’s child into tomorrow’s leader. Little Angel’s offers
information for families about financial assistance programs. flexible hours for working parents. For more information, call
Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to 641.201.8050.
licensed preschools, centers, nonregistered Child Care Home
providers, and Child Development Home providers. All Newman Catholic Childcare &
CCR&R services are free of charge. Their referral line is open Preschool has provided a quality and nurturing
from 8AM-4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Call toll-free 855.299.0499 environment for North Iowa families since 1986. Their
to learn more.
mission is to educate individuals in the Catholic tradition
by developing their spiritual, intellectual, and cultural lives.
Charlie Brown Preschool and They serve about 180 families in the North Iowa area, caring
Child Care Centers are non-profit for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. For enrollment
organizations with the mission of providing a stable, information, call 641.423.0168.
nurturing environment to children that encourages social,
emotional, and developmental growth through building Sugar Plum Preschool has been located at
positive relationships in a preschool and child care setting. Trinity Lutheran Church since 1967. It became a collaboration
Services include care for mildly ill children, care for special with the Mason City Family YMCA in 2009 and was made an
needs children, infant and toddler care, preschool classes, official program in the Spring of 2012. Sugar Plum Preschool
and before and after school care. All 3- and 4-year-old children is licensed by the State of Iowa and is open to all children
attending full-time daycare at Charlie Brown receive free ages 3-5. Preschool is free for all four-year-olds enrolled in the
preschool education. Call 641.424.0065 to learn how to enroll program. Contact Sugar Plum Preschool at 641.424.9316 for
your child. more details.

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