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A Foundation for Lifelong Success

At Neighborhood Centers, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. Our Early Learning programs provide high-quality, inclusive education for children from diverse backgrounds, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth.
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Accredited and designed to meet the needs of working families, our programs offer a nurturing environment, highly trained staff, and a strong partnership with parents to ensure children are prepared for success in school and beyond.

Interested in Enrolling Your Child?

Apply Today!
Meet the team behind our high-quality Early Learning program! Our passionate teachers and friendly enrollment coordinators are here to guide you through the process. Reach out to our enrollment coordinators today to learn more and secure a spot for your child.

Pheasant Ridge Center Team

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Estella
Lead Teacher - Infants
Pheasant Ridge Center

estella-hawthorne@ncjc.org

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Colleen
Lead Teacher - 4's
Broadway Center

colleen-baldridge@ncjc.org

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Nahia
Lead Teacher - 2's
​Pheasant Ridge Center

nahia-bukhari@ncjc.org

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Amy
Lead Teacher - 2's
​Broadway Center

amy-floren@ncjc.org

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Jihan
Lead Teacher - 3's
​Pheasant Ridge Center

jihan-adam@ncjc.org

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Fiona
Enrollment Coordinator
Broadway Center
fiona-zachel@ncjc.org
319-354-7989

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Heather
Lead Teacher - 4's
​Pheasant Ridge Center

heather-sims@ncjc.org

Margaret
Enrollment Coordinator
​Pheasant Ridge Center

margaret-lewis@ncjc.org
319-354-2886

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Aubrey
Lead - ASP
​Pheasant Ridge Center

aubrey-young@ncjc.org

Rates & Hours

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri
​7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Rates by Classroom
Rates effective July 1st, 2024

Infants
 ​(6 weeks to 24 months) 
$1,150/month

2-Year-Olds
$1,150/month

3-Year-Olds
(Must turn 3 by Sept. 15)
$975/month
4-Year-Olds
(Must turn 4 by Sept. 15)
$975/month
​$675/month (during the school year)

Pheasant Ridge After School Program
(K-4th Graders)

$400/month
We gladly accept Child Care Assistance (CCA) from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services from all of our families.
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Additional funding assistance options are available to those who qualify.
Family Resources
Everything you need to enroll, plan, and stay informed.
2025-2026 Waitlist Application
Family Handbook 2024-2025
2024-2025 Calendar
ICCSD Preschool Handbook 2024-2025

Questions or Concerns?

Jana Garrelts
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Early Childhood Director
Email: jana-garrelts@ncjc.org
​Phone: 319-354-7989 x102
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Our Board of Directors
    • Our Impact >
      • 2022-2023 Impact Report!!
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Team
    • Stay Connected
    • Become A Volunteer
    • Ways To Give
    • Take A Tour
  • Our Work
    • Early Learning
    • Youth Development >
      • Summer Camp 2025
      • School-based Programs
      • Center-based Programs >
        • Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.)
    • Family Support
    • Community Engagement
  • Donate Now!
    • Fundraising & Events >
      • Give Early Campaign
      • Spring Gala 2025 >
        • Good Neighbor Awards
        • Become A Sponsor
        • Photo Gallery
      • "Raise The Roof" Capital Campaign