Preschool

Clipper Early Learning Academy is Moving to Tiffin Elementary

Starting the 2026-2027 school year, the district is planning an exciting next step for early learning by relocating the Clipper Early Childhood Academy into Tiffin Elementary. This move will provide preschool students and staff with improved classroom spaces, stronger daily support, and increased collaboration with K–1 teachers, helping ensure smooth transitions and consistent learning experiences for our youngest learners. At the same time, this transition allows the current Clipper Early Learning Academy building to be thoughtfully repurposed as a dedicated home for the district’s new 9–12 Virtual Academy—maximizing the use of our facilities while supporting both early childhood education and innovative learning opportunities for older students.

Preschool locations for 2026-2027

Tiffin Elementary in Tiffin
Amana Elementary in Amana
Clear Creek Elementary in Oxford

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to Clear Creek Amana Preschool Programming — where we believe every child deserves a joyful and engaging start to their educational journey. Our Preschool program is a thoughtfully designed experience that helps prepare young learners for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Through hands-on exploration, purposeful play, and nurturing guidance, we create meaningful opportunities for children to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Our dedicated team of educators works to foster curiosity, build confidence, and support each child’s unique path of development.

Our preschool program focuses on foundational skills in early literacy, math, science, and social development, all within a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment. We strive to create a community where children feel valued, families feel supported, and learning feels exciting and fun.

We look forward to partnering with you during this important stage in your child’s life. Together, we will help your child thrive—developing the skills, habits, and love of learning that will last a lifetime.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our program, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to welcome your child to the Clipper family!

Respectfully,

Stacy Stull
Tiffin Elementary Principal/Preschool Director
stacystull@ccaschools.org
319-545-2081

2025-2026 Preschool Locations

Clipper Early Childhood Academy

Address: 415 Deerview Ave, Tiffin, IA 52340
Phone: 319-545-2040

Valerie Hora
Site Director
valeriehora@ccaschools.org
319-545-2040

Preschool instruction will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There will not be preschool instruction on Wednesdays or any other days designated as early out for the district.

Morning session: 7:50 to 10:50 AM
Afternoon session: 12:00 to 3:00 PM

Free Transportation

Parents can select if they want school transportation during the registration process. Students have the option for bus transportation to and from designated neighborhood stops, homes and, to the best of our ability, to currently licensed daycares operating within our district. Per state requirements, CCA schools are not permitted to bus outside of our school boundaries. Bus stops and routes will be determined in late summer after the bulk of all student registrations are complete.

Transportation Information and Contacts

Clear Creek Elementary Preschool

Address: 230 W Wilson Street, Oxford
Phone: 319-828-4505
Website

Preschool instruction will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There will not be preschool instruction on Wednesdays or any other days designated as early out for the district.

Morning session: 7:50 to 10:50 AM
Afternoon session: 12:00 to 3:00 PM

Weather Delays and Cancellations

Delays and Cancellations District Information

Preschool Handbook

25-26 Preschool Handbook PDF

Amana Elementary Preschool

Address: 3023 220th Trail, Amana
Phone: 319-622-3255
Website

Preschool instruction will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There will not be preschool instruction on Wednesdays or any other days designated as early out for the district.

Morning session: 7:50 to 10:50 AM
Afternoon session: 12:00 to 3:00 PM will be added for the 2026-2027 school year.

Preschool Enrollment

If you have a student turning 4 years before September 15, we welcome you to join our preschool family!

Preschool Enrollment Information

Before and After School Childcare

Champions Before and After School/Childcare

Preschool Assessment

Clear Creek Amana will continue to use Teaching Strategies Gold to support children’s academic as well as social emotional development. Gold assessment is an authentic part of instruction, not a disruption. Embedded in everyday interactions with children in the classroom. This type of formative assessment is an effortless, organic part of the teachers’ day. Gold captures, organizes, and stores notes, videos and digitals samples of student work in the moment to make observations authentic, objective and easy to remember.

Information collected in Teaching Strategies Gold is 100% confidential and will be shared out with families through PLPs as well as email and other conferences. There are 3 check-points throughout the year. Families will also have opportunities to share specific student strengths and interests. Input, along with Gold data will help teachers develop just the right activities to meet the needs of the students.