Preschool Locations

Des Moines Public Schools is home to four Early Learning Centers that provide several preschool options:

• McKee Education Center  2116 East 39th Court, 50317
• Mitchell Early Learning Center 111 Porter Avenue, 50315
• Jesse Franklin Taylor Education Center 1801 16th Street, 50314
• Woodlawn Education Center 4000 Lower Beaver Road, 50310

In addition, Early Childhood classrooms are located in several neighborhood elementary schools including:

• Capitol View  320 East 16th Street, 50316
• Cowles Montessori 6401 College Avenue, 50324
• McKinley 1610 SE 6th Street, 50315
• Moulton 1541 8th Street, 50314
• Smouse 2820 Center Street, 50312
• Walnut Street 901 Walnut Street, 50309

To apply for preschool for any of these locations please contact the Welcome Center at 515-242-7588.

Des Moines Public Schools works with several Community Partners to provide additional preschool locations.