Grand Beginnings

404 Walnut Boxholm, Iowa 50040

phone: 515-846-6213 fax: 515-846-6212


Come visit our classroom
  • director/teacher: Cyndie Van Gilder
  • teacher associate: Mary Krakau


    Our program was established in 1989 by a grant from the Iowa Department of Education to serve at-risk children and their families in our community through a comprehensive program including education, family involvement, health and dental services and nutritional services. We utilize many philosophies of early childhood education including the Reggio Emilia approach which stresses project work and documentation of the child learning through conversations and discoveries. We are also connected with the Iowa Early Childhood Papert Partnership researching and implementing technology and constructionism in the early childhood learning environment.

     

    Some interesting links that will help you learn more about the children we serve and our philosophy are listed below:

     

     


      We are located in scenic Boone County in Iowa...come, visit our home..

       

       


     

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    Your comments and questions regarding this Web page are welcome. Please e-mail to:
    earlychd@netins.net

    Last update:Sept. 4, 2000