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Cadence Academy Preschool

225 E 1ST ST ANKENY, IA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Jacqueline's Childcare

4612 NW 8th Street Ankeny, IA

I will be starting an in-home childcare for infants starting in August, 2017. I will becoming DHS registered and be participating in Iowa's Food Program. I have over 15 years of experience working with children...including being a nanny, preschool teacher, developmental specialist, and child care consultant. I have worked with...
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Child care
Preschool
Discovery World Preschool is a child care facility located at 914 NW Ash Dr. Ankeny, IA. They offer services for children from 3 to 5 years of age. They provide experiences to children that are meaningful and will nurture their unique and individual development through a variety of learning centers and activities.
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Lauras Home Daycare

6957 N Baseline St Ankeny, IA

Child care
In-Home daycare
Lauras Home Daycare provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners and have them...
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Ankeny

929 E. First Ankeny, IA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Ankeny, IA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep. The center are open on weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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3704 NW Kline St Ankeny, IA

Stay at home mom, I have kids of my own. As a mother, I know how difficult it is to take your child/children to someone or a center to care for, but I believe in treating people as I want to be treated. I'm fun, loving, caring and I love kids very much. I believe in our next generation and Leaders for tomorrow. My home is...
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2 for U Childcare

6950 Northeast 14th Street Suites 3638 Ankeny, IA

2 For U Daycare is a family run business. The owners are Jaycie Miller and Jill Schafer, sisters, and Lisha Curry, Mother. The business was started with one child back in 2008, in-home, and continued to grow to sixteen children. We decided to make the change to a Center to provide more room for the children and more...
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Once Upon A Dream In Home Daycare

113 SW Sharmin Drive Ankeny, IA

Sarah Cordero Once Upon A Dream In home Daycare 515 745 6469 Hello and Thank You for your interest in "Once Upon a Dream" in home daycare. Starting an in home daycare has been a dream of mine since 2008. I started out in the childcare field the summer of 2007, not knowing years later this would be my life. I worked in two...
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Creative Kids Learning Center

1535 Se Delaware Ave Ankeny, IA

Child care
Creative Kids Learning Center is located at 1535 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa and serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children. It is a full-service childcare provider that offers a safe and loving environment while providing a solid educational program. The center is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to...
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Cottontail

7297 Nw Fisher Ln Ankeny, IA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Cottontail Creek Montessori School is a child care facility located at 13515 Brandywine Rd. Brandywine, MD. They offer services for children from infants up to 5 years of age. Their curriculum is designed to encourage development through practical life & sensorial activities, language, math, reading, geography, art, music,...
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Ankeny Christian Childcare

2506 Sw 3rd St Ankeny, IA

Child care
Ankeny Christian Child Care & Preschool is an educational childcare facility located in Ankeny, Iowa that caters to children ages three to four years old. It offers care and education from Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The school provides a safe and nurturing Christian environment that supports physical, social and...
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A Plus Childcare Consultants

2901 Sw Townpark Dr Ankeny, IA

Child care
A Plus Childcare Consultants is a child care facility located at 2901 SW Townpark Dr. Ankeny, IA. Their establishment opened in the year 2001. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and social behavior.
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Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool

517 SW Des Moines St Ankeny, IA

Child care
Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool in Ankeny, IA offers educational programs in a stimulating, friendly, and caring environment. They provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster the children's intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development. This child care facility encourages...
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Little Endeavors Inc

205 Se Oralabor Rd Ste A Ankeny, IA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Little Endeavors, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 204 children from infants to school age. 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.
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Tender Years III

2501 Se Creekview Dr Ankeny, IA

Child care
Tender Years III in Ankeny, IA offers learning activities and care for kids from 6 weeks to 12 years old. They partner with parents in providing tender and loving care with an emphasis on a balance of free-choice play and teacher-directed experiences. They feature an open door policy where the parents are always welcome with...
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Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA

Child care
Preschool
At Grand View we have so much to offer: * Infant to 12 yrs. care *Full-time care *Half day Pre-School *Before & after school care *Transportation to and from most local schools *Extremely low rates *Gold assessments on children birth to 6 years old *Hours: Monday - Friday 6am to...
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Crayons Cradles And Cribs

4043 Dubuque Ave Des Moines, IA

In-home daycare openings for ages 6 weeks and older. Food will be provided unless otherwise indicated. A menu and schedule will be provided weekly and/or monthly. This is a great way to have personalized care for your son or daughter from someone you can trust. I am more than qualified. I am a mother, I was a nanny, I have many...
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Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue Des Moines, IA

Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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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 garden and Kid's food garden....
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As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave Johnston, IA

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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As We Grow Childcare and Preschool is focused on providing the highest quality of care and education for infants, toddlers and preschool children. While providing a stimulating early learning experience, which promotes each child's individual social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. As children grow, we want them...
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Amazing Panda Learning Center

2550 73rd St. Urbandale, IA

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
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Amazing Panda Learning Center provides an enriched learning environment that is designed to help students get ahead. With years of experience, our staff is eager to help your child learn, grow and have fun doing it! Located in Urbandale, Amazing Panda Learning Center offers infant and toddler room, daycare and extended...
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Child care centers near you in Ankeny, IA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Ankeny, IA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Ankeny, IA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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