Each classroom has a certified early childhood teacher and at least one para-educator.

Marion Preschool utilizes several research-based curricula in our program:

• Creative Curriculum, a play-based program that promotes students’ progress in all developmental areas.

• Second Step, a curriculum that teaches developmentally appropriate social skills.

• Wonders, a pre-literacy program.

Marion Preschool follow the Iowa Quality Preschool Programming Standards.

Our preschool activities include:

• large group and small group instruction

• learning centers

• outside activities

• snacks

• fine motor activities

• dramatic play

• art and music activities

• field trips

• pre-literacy activities