Muskie Early Learning Center

09/22/2026

Thank you to Family Eye Center for sharing story time and eye health with us!

09/15/2026

Thank you to our partners in early childhood for participating in our Parent Connect Resource Fair this morning! We have so much to offer in our community for families with young children!

09/13/2026

Join us Tuesday morning to learn about the many different resources our community offers for young children!!

08/28/2026

FOREVER IN PRESCHOOL!

Many MELC staff sported their own preschool-age picture on their shirt today to finish off our first week of school! We love being "forever in preschool"!

04/04/2026

Just a little less than 2 weeks left to help MELC in the Muskie Madness Blood Drive! Give blood and tell them MELC sent you!

MUSKIE MADNESS RESULTS

We are halfway through this year's Muskie Madness In-Center Blood Drive. Here are the results through two weeks:

Mulberry Elementary -- 14
McKinley Elementary -- 13
Jefferson Elementary -- 12
Madison Elementary -- 11
Grant Elementary -- 10
Franklin Elementary -- 7
Muskie Early Learning Center -- 6

If you are interested in donating, visit the ImpactLife Donor Center at 2604 2nd Avenue in Muscatine. When you visit, tell them which school you would like them to credit.

One school will earn the ultimate bragging rights for community impact. If each school collects at least 20 donations at the end of the four weeks, they will be eligible for a $270 LifeSavings Grant to use for a project or buy supplies at their building.

01/29/2026

GROSS MOTOR PLAY!!

The cold temps mean that children have been spending a lot of time indoors! Our Locomotion Lane (aka the gym) offers many opportunities for children to move their bodies and release some of their energy on these cold weather days!

01/19/2026

UNDERCOVER STAFF SPIRIT WEEK!

Our staff had fun last week with our undercover spirit week! From Undercover Ninjas to Dress Like a Preschooler to Anything But a Cup Day, it was a fun week!

12/18/2025

While our staff got a little extra break this week, our students spent time with Miss Kathi and Miss Jessi completing holiday challenges in our STEAM Stop!

12/12/2025

We love when our Gingerbread friends come for a visit! Especially when it’s during our weekly Friday dance party!

12/10/2025

One of our favorite nights of the year- our annual Holiday Lights Tour & Cookie Decorating! Thank you to the families that came, the staff that helped, and our special bus drivers, Miss CJ, Miss Amber, and Miss Nicole!!