LilyPad Learning Center is thrilled to announce that we have been voted “Best of Story County” for the 15th consecutive year! We extend a heartfelt thank you to our community and loyal families for this incredible honor. Your trust and support inspire us to continually strive for excellence in early childhood education. At LilyPad, we are dedicated to fostering each child’s innate curiosity and love for learning, guiding them to explore, discover, and create as lifelong learners.
Expanding to Ames Research Park: New Location Now Open
Exciting news for families in Ames! Our brand-new LilyPad Learning Center location is now open in the Iowa State Research Park. Conveniently situated at 3500 University Boulevard, this state-of-the-art facility welcomes children from birth to 5 years old. We are eager to provide the same high-quality care and enriching learning experiences that families have come to expect from LilyPad in this new Ames location.
Important Holiday Closure Dates for LilyPad Learning Center
Please note that LilyPad Learning Center will be closed on the following holidays to allow our staff to spend valuable time with their families:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Ballard 4-Year-Old Preschool Program: Registration Now Open and Spots Filling Fast
For families in the Ballard district, registration for our highly sought-after 4-year-old preschool program is now underway! This exceptional program offers limited spots, and we encourage you to register quickly to secure your child’s place. Best of all, this enriching preschool experience is FREE! Classes run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Transportation is also available for our 4-year-old preschool students for added convenience. For further details or to register, please contact Sara or Jocelyn directly at 515-597-5437.
S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum: Integrating Movement and Academics in Preschool Classrooms
LilyPad Learning Center is proud to implement the innovative S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum in all of our preschool classrooms. Recognizing the crucial link between physical activity and cognitive development, the S.M.A.R.T. program integrates movement and academics to engage both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously. In today’s world, children are increasingly spending more time in sedentary activities. S.M.A.R.T. addresses this by incorporating active learning strategies that enhance academic success through movement. Inspired by successful programs, LilyPad is committed to providing a dynamic and effective learning environment through the S.M.A.R.T. curriculum.
LilyPad Learning Center remains dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and preschool education, nurturing young learners and partnering with families in Story County. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our programs and how LilyPad can be the right choice for your child’s early learning journey.
