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Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

3900 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0502 -

School Notes Overview:

At The Shepherd’s Flock ELC, we believe that the years from birth to six are the most critical years in the development of a positive self-concept, a healthy personality, and a foundation for successful life-long learning. We further believe that every child is a very special, unique individual; that children learn best through relevant, hands-on sensory play experiences and in an environment that is nurturing, challenging and entertaining. The Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center is designed to facilitate the emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive and physical development of each child. We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum which is implemented with sensitivity to each child's specific cognitive style and learning pace. The Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center admits all children regardless of race, color, nationality, or religious background. The Shepherd’s Flock will make accommodations for children with special needs whenever possible; accommodations are limited to those within the physical and financial capabilities of the Church and School. Each child in the classroom is entitled to equitable time and attention from the teacher. If an individual child requires a disproportionate amount of the teacher’s time, that child’s parents may have the option of providing an assistant in the classroom or withdrawing their child from the ELC program. Assistants in the classroom will be under the direction of the ELC teacher. All children must be toilet trained and capable of caring for their personal toileting needs. This includes being able to communicate the need to use the rest room and the ability to manage their clothing. ...

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School Overview:

	Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Religious Affiliation	Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Polk County, IA
Student Body
Total Students	210 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	8%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 184 students
	Kind - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:210	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

At The Shepherd’s Flock ELC, we believe that the years from birth to six are the most critical years in the development of a positive self-concept, a healthy personality, and a foundation for successful life-long learning. We further believe that every child is a very special, unique individual; that children learn best through relevant, hands-on sensory play experiences and in an environment that is nurturing, challenging and entertaining. The Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center is designed to facilitate the emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive and physical development of each child. We provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum which is implemented with sensitivity to each child's specific cognitive style and learning pace. The Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center admits all children regardless of race, color, nationality, or religious background. The Shepherd’s Flock will make accommodations for children with special needs whenever possible; accommodations are limited to those within the physical and financial capabilities of the Church and School. Each child in the classroom is entitled to equitable time and attention from the teacher. If an individual child requires a disproportionate amount of the teacher’s time, that child’s parents may have the option of providing an assistant in the classroom or withdrawing their child from the ELC program. Assistants in the classroom will be under the direction of the ELC teacher. All children must be toilet trained and capable of caring for their personal toileting needs. This includes being able to communicate the need to use the rest room and the ability to manage their clothing.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (50265)	School Zip (50265)	(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	30,269 people	2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$54,629	$40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	30 years old	49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	70% / 30%