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Recent daycare reviews in Des Moines, IA

Ronda's Daycare

5.0

Ronda had watched my daughter for 2 years now, and my daughter absolutely adores her. She is very flexible with our schedule and cares for her like her own. It makes me feel so much better knowing my daughter loves going to daycare even when I have to work long hours.

- Alyssa F

Christ the King Daycare Center

5.0

I would be interested in your rates for preschool and daycare

- Linda T

Wonder Years Academy

5.0

Lala is the best director I have ever had for my children. My oldest went here for awhile then i switched now my younger to go here. I will say this is the only daycare center I will trust with my kids and Lala is very involved in the daycare center and is always there during drop-off and pick up...

- McKenna L

Daycares in Des Moines, IA

Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $171/wk

5.0

(3)

I have watched children in my home forever but now they are all in school. I need to find more children to fill the empty spots and to help people to not have to pay center prices. I love spending time with the children and watching them learn thru play. Every child is special and deserves to have...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ronda had watched my daughter for 2 years now, and my daughter absolutely adores her. She is very flexible with our schedule and cares for her like her own. It makes me feel so much better knowing my daughter loves going to daycare even when I have to work long...

Alyssa F


Christ the King Daycare Center

Christ the King Daycare Center

820 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $155/wk

5.0

(1)

Christ the King Day Care Center is a full day, year-round program. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The program is available to all children ages 2 to 5 years of age. We are licensed by the Department of Human Services. We are also members of CACFP, the Child and...

Recent review:

5.0
I would be interested in your rates for preschool and daycare

Linda T


Wonder Years Academy

3838 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $26/day

5.0

(1)

Wonder Years Academy is a childcare and educational facility located at 3838 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. The school is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a safe and stimulating environment from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Recent review:

5.0
Lala is the best director I have ever had for my children. My oldest went here for awhile then i switched now my younger to go here. I will say this is the only daycare center I will trust with my kids and Lala is very involved in the daycare center and is always...

McKenna L


DSM First Child Development Center

2725 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $176/wk

The Child Development Center is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment where kids can learn, develop social skills, make friends, and have fun. Our Child Development Center is one of the largest, single-owned centers in the state of Iowa with a licensing capacity of 242 children....

Hazelnut Learning Academy

Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $162/wk

At Hazelnut Learning Academy, we are focused on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We offer high-quality education for preschool children both academically and holistically. STEM is built into all of our activities. Kids will learn about nature first hand in our butterfly...

La Petite Academy of Des Moines

La Petite Academy of Des Moines

5708 SW 9th, Des Moines, IA

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Childtime of Des Moines

Childtime of Des Moines

610 Center Street, Des Moines, IA

1.5

(2)

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

All Star Daycare Inc

1922 Southwest 1st Street, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $130/wk

All Star Daycare is a licensed childcare facility in Des Moines, IA, offering day care and preschool services. The center's programs emphasize individual learning, in addition to social and emotional development. The facility includes indoor and outdoor play areas and has an open door policy for...

A Nurse's Home Day Care

4000 Richmond Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $195/wk


New Life Center Daycare

1031 23rd St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $25/day

New Life Center Daycare in Des Moines, Iowa seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 19 children from infants to kindergarten.

Pictured Rocks UM Camp

2301 Rittenhouse St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $350/wk

Pictured Rocks UM Camp in Des Moines, IA is a traditional camp for kids and teens ages from eight to sixteen years old that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age...

Shining Star Child Development

1250 56th St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $155/wk

Shining Star Child Development in Des Moines, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 134 children. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.

Color My World Child Care Center Inc

2900 Easter Lake Dr, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $31/day

Color My World Child Care and Preschool located in Des Moines was established in 1998. They provide a safe, nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. They aim to develop and enhance your child’s self-esteem. The preschool is open on weekdays from 6:30AM till...

Klassic Kids Child Development Center, Inc.

1237 73rd St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $165/day

Klassic Kids Child Development Center, Inc. is a state-licensed facility that offers child care and learning programs for preschool kids. The company is based in Des Moines, Iowa and is open to children ages six weeks to five years old. Klassic Kids Child Development Center’s facilities can...

Wakonda Preschool

3938 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $110/mo

Wakonda Preschool in Des Moines, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from two to transitional kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program...

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $153/wk

A step above traditional day care organizations, Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center provides loving care and full-day programs for children ages two through five years old. In fact, we earned a Level 5 on the Iowa Quality Rating System for early childhood education the highest score...

Leaps and Bounds Children's Academy Inc

1901 Bell Ave Ste 5, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $25/day

Leaps and Bounds Children's Academy Inc in Des Moines, Iowa seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 120 children from infants to preschool.

Lil Scholars Preschool

756 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $30/day

Lil Scholars Preschool in Des Moines, Iowa seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 181 children from infants to kindergarten.

Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC

4621 Sw 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $120/wk

Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC offers child care and early education programs designed for infants to pre-kindergarten children. Based at 4621 SE 2nd Street, the facility serves families living in the Des Moines, IA area. Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC can enroll 16 children on a full-time basis.

Care 4 Kids

1520 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $30/day

Care 4 Kids believes in children developing best in a loving and nurturing environment where active learning is encouraged. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.

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