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Preschool Enrollment

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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

Clear Creek Amana preschool provides a rich learning environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity and supports them to take risks that lead to new skill development. The objective of our 4-year-old preschool program is to provide a quality education for children before entering kindergarten. Our preschool program has adopted and meets the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards, administered by the Iowa Department of Education.  The Iowa Early Learning Standards are used to guide expectations for the children and instructional practices. The Clear Creek Amana FREE Preschool program is funded through Statewide Voluntary Preschool funds, with no cost to families. Preschool provides opportunities for children to develop important learning skills. 

We offer a morning or afternoon preschool program complete with assessment protocols, snacks, and large and small motor development. The maximum class size is 20 children in each session. A teaching staff-child ratio of at least 1:10 will be maintained at all times to encourage adult-child interactions and promote activity among children.

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.

Program Details

Schedule:  Four days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Optional wrap around care is available by Champions for our preschool families.
Age Requirement: Children must be 4 years old by September 15 of the enrolling school year.
Class Times:
Morning Preschool:  7:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Afternoon Preschool:  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Locations:

26-27 Important Deadlines and Dates

  • February: Online Enrollment opens
  • Late Spring: You will be notified of when your preschooler is placed for the morning or afternoon session.
  • August: In Home Visits. Teachers will visit students (as part of a state requirement). This allows teachers to get to know their students and families at a comfortable location.
  • August: TBD Preschool Open House
  • August 31: First Day of School for Preschool

 

Preschool Enrollment

2025-2026 Preschool Registration (for the current school year that started August 2025)

2026-2027 Preschool Registration (for the school year starting August 2026)
Our Preschool online registration system is currently being finalized and will open in the coming weeks. If you fill out the Interest Form below, after registration is live, you will receive an email notification with direct instructions on how to complete the process.

Other Information

Free Transportation: Preschool 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.

Child Care: Clear Creek Amana Community School District partners with Champions for the Before and After School Program (BASP) and Wrap care for Amana Elementary, Clear Creek Elementary, North Bend Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, and Tiffin Elementary. Link to more information

Required documents to prepare and submit during enrollment

  • Proof of Age: birth document (child must be 4 years of age by September 15 of the enrolling school year)
  • Proof of Residency (Preschool students do not need to live in the Clear Creek Amana school district but a proof of residency is still required for registration)
    • Homeowner: A copy of your most recently paid property tax bill, copy of recent mortgage statement, or printout from the Johnson County or Iowa County Assessor’s website.
    • Renting: A copy of your signed lease agreement signed by both parties.
    • Made an offer on a home: A copy of the purchase agreement.
    • Recently closed on a home: A copy of the settlement statement.
  • Immunization Record (or Medical Immunization Exemption Form signed by a physician or Religious Immunization Exemption Form 
    (Where to find documentation of your student’s most recent immunizations):
    • Your child’s healthcare provider/doctor
    • Previous school
    • Your state’s vaccine registry/Public Health Department
    • Military records, if applicable
  • Other Medical Document:
  • Options to Submit Required Documents:
    • Upload them in the online registration process or
    • Email the documents to registration@ccaschools.org or
    • Documents can be delivered in person or mailed to the Clear Creek Amana Administration Office, located at 1486 Highway 6 NW, Oxford, IA 52322. Hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. or
    • Documents can be delivered in person to any of our CCA Schools.

For registration assistance or an in-person appointment, please call 319-828-4510 or email registration@ccaschools.org and let our team assist you.