Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

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The Shepherd’s Flock Early Learning Center is a Christian preschool and half-day kindergarten located in Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in West Des Moines.

06/09/2026

💎 RARE OPPORTUNITY! 💎

📣 WE ARE HIRING - JOIN OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM TODAY!

Shepherd’s Flock ELC is seeking to hire two part-time preschool teachers. If you have a heart for Jesus and a love for teaching preschoolers in a small class setting- then this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact with our students!

🩷If you or someone you know may be interested please contact us for further information.

☎️ 515-225-1952 ext.102
📧 [email protected]
🔗 shepherd-valley.org

05/29/2026

👏APRIL & MAY RECAP👏

WOO HOO! We have had a FANTASTIC school year at Shepherd’s Flock ELC!

☀️ Racoon River Nature Center made a visit to the school. Students had fun learning all about mammals! Students participated in interactive games and even met a live guinea pig named Snickers!

🧑‍🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences were held-Our teachers enjoyed meeting with the parents and celebrating how much our students have grown throughout the school year!

🥪 Our last School Spirit night was hosted at Jason’s Deli. YUM! Whether you dined in or ordered out-thank you for supporting our school! Shepherd’s Flock received over 300 dollars!

🎶 “Music in May” - Students joyously sang and danced in their spring concerts! ❤️

🛝 Preschool students, teachers and family members gathered to play and celebrate the end of a wonderful preschool year!

It has been a blessing watching the students flourish in the classrooms and make new friends. Have a FABULOUS summer!

05/26/2026

Attention ELC big brothers and sisters! Tell Mom and Dad to sign you up for WonderWorks at SOTV this summer!

WonderWorks is a 4-day hands-on camp from 6-8 p.m. where elementary-aged kids don’t just sit and listen — they build, create, cook, design, explore and discover.

Each two-hour day is packed with meaningful experiences that help children:
✨ Learn new skills
✨ Celebrate creativity
✨ Build friendships
✨ Experience God’s love in tangible ways

Sign up today! https://vbspro.events/p/events/wonderworks

05/13/2026

🎉 Mrs. Basler is an amazing kindergarten teacher who keeps her students challenged, eager to learn, and loving school! She is also an invaluable resource to parents, even after their children graduate from her kindergarten class. Mrs. Basler, thank you for your dedication to helping students succeed! You have touched many lives in your 20 years at Shepherd’s Flock!!

05/06/2026

🩷 Shepherd’s Flock ELC is blessed with some of the best teachers around…

🌷 This Spring we celebrate the retirement of two very special preschool teachers; Mrs. Blythe and Mrs. Bullington.

🍎 Mrs. Blythe has dedicated 17 years to teaching preschoolers at Shepherd’s Flock-Wow!! She looks forward to spending more time with family, especially young grandchildren and traveling with her husband.

🍏 Mrs. Bullington has devoted 11 years to teaching preschoolers at Shepherd’s Flock-Amazing!! She looks forward to spending time with her new grandbaby, traveling with her husband and enjoying time at her lake house.

🎉 We wish Mrs. Blythe and Mrs. Bullington the best as they start this new phase of life.

04/23/2026

🫶 In honor of National Volunteer Week-Shepherd’s Flock ELC would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers! We appreciate your time and dedication in support of our wonderful school!