Lutheran Church of Hope - West Des Moines

Lutheran Church of Hope - West Des Moines

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Joyful, Active Learning for Children 

At Hope West Des Moines Preschool children are engaged in active, joyful learning surrounded by loving teachers and friends. It’s a Christian atmosphere of warmth, understanding and caring – a place for your child to be seen as the special person God so lovingly created. It’s a place where learning is fun and meaningful. 



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2024-25 Preschool Registration is OPEN!

Online registration for the 2024-25 school year is OPEN for Hope members* as of Saturday, Jan. 6, at 9:00 am. Registration is also open to the public as of Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9:00 am. Registrations will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

If your preferred class is full, please fill out this form to be added to the waitlist.

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*A member is someone who has attended Hope’s membership class.

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Weekly Class Schedule

Preschool for 3-year-olds meets two days per week, either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays either in the morning or afternoon. Preschool for Pre K meets Mondays – Thursdays either in the morning or afternoon. Transitional Kindergarten for children age 5 runs Mondays – Thursdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

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Learning Is Fun!

We know that learning is everywhere: in the flicker of a firefly, in the creeping of a quiet spider, in the warmth of a hug. God has blessed children with the joyous gift of learning, and we celebrate that gift at Hope West Des Moines Preschool!

About our program
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Mark Your Calendars

Hope’s preschool program runs from the first day after Labor Day through mid-May. You won’t want to miss all the special events like the open house, holiday parties, firefighter visits, picture day and so much more! Each classroom also has a schedule of daily activities that will be provided by the teachers. 

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Important Health Forms

Please print these forms once your child is registered and have your doctor’s office complete before preschool begins: 

Immunization Record 

Physical Examination Form 

Get to Know Our Team

Our goal is to provide a Christian atmosphere of warmth, understanding and caring – a place for your child to be that special, unique person that God so lovingly created, and a place where learning is fun as well as meaningful. A place where children can learn how to make a friend, and how to be one! 

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