Where Learning is an Adventure

At Adventures Preschool, children learn by being actively engaged, by playing, and by experiencing. Join our nurturing community where every child’s potential unfolds naturally.

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Nature-Based Learning

Our outdoor classroom extends learning beyond four walls, providing children with daily opportunities to connect with the natural world and develop a lifelong love of nature.

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Parent Co-op Community

We believe that when parents and teachers work together, children benefit immensely. Join our collaborative community where families are partners in education.

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Play-Based Learning

Children learn best through play. Our curriculum sparks curiosity and fosters learning through hands-on experiences.

Professional Teachers

Our experienced educators bring passion and expertise to early childhood education, creating nurturing environments.

Nature Explore

Our certified Nature Explore outdoor classroom provides daily opportunities for discovery and connection with nature.

Parent Partnership

As a parent co-op, we encourage family involvement and believe in the power of community in raising confident children.

About Adventures Preschool

Adventures Preschool is a parent cooperative preschool in Ames, Iowa, where children ages 3-5 learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing, nature-rich environment. Our philosophy is simple: children learn by being actively engaged, by playing, and by experiencing. We combine professional teaching expertise with parent involvement to create a warm, supportive community where every child can thrive.

Our Philosophy

Adventures Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loans programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.