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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.
2026-27 Registration is OPEN!
Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open! Registration will be filled on a first come, first server basis.
If your preferred class is full, please fill out this form to be added to the waitlist.
Mondays – Thursdays, June 1-11,
9:00-11:30 am
Preschool Summer Camp
Hope Preschool offers two weeks of themed summer camps for children ages 3-5! The camps take place at Hope Ankeny and Hope Waukee, and families can sign up for one or both weeks. Children must be potty-trained (no pull-ups, please).
June 1-4: Art Explosion
June 8-11: Under the Sea
Weekly Class Schedule
Preschool for 3-year-olds meets two or three days per week, with morning and afternoon options. 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.
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!
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.
Important Health Forms
Please print these forms once your child is registered and have your doctor’s office complete before preschool begins:
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!
Jody Hufford
- Lead Preschool & Daycare Director
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Connie Keller
- Preschool Coordinator
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