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Recent child care center reviews in Urbandale, IA

Head Start Ashworth Center

5.0

A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children

- Briana N

First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes

5.0

Best daycare in town. Have used others, glad I finally got a spot here. There is a reason the waiting list is so long.

- Judy

Apple Tree Children's Center

5.0

My preschooler really enjoyed her time at Apple Tree these past several months while I was in school. Everyone was very caring and communicated well. I am very thankful for how excited my daughter was everyday when I picked her up and that she loved being there!

- Kristen T

Little Endeavors Inc

5.0

We have been going to Little Endeavors for 7 years. It's a great place for kids to learn and grow. 145/hr is not accurate in this description.

- Laura

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

Child care centers in Urbandale, IA

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...

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...

Head Start Ashworth Center

1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $197/wk

5.0

(1)

The Head Start Ashworth Center offers a comprehensive child development program for financially challenged families and children in West Des Moines, Iowa. The program seeks to prepare children for kindergarten by providing them support in education, health, nutrition and other social services that...
5.0
"A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children"

Briana N


First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes

441 Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA

Starting at $25/day

4.2

(5)

First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes in Grimes, 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 127 children from infants to preschool.
5.0
"Absolutely love this place! My kids have gone for practically their entire lives. Amazing staff, they are all great with kids, and the kids learn so much."

Beth


Apple Tree Children's Center

5623 N. W. 86th Street Ste. 100, Johnston, IA

Costimate: $207/wk

5.0

(1)

As parents ourselves, we understand that choosing the best educational child care for your child is one of the hardest decisions you have to make. Quite simply, we believe that Apple Tree is the best preschool for what you want as a parent and what your child needs to grow and thrive. We believe...
5.0
"My preschooler really enjoyed her time at Apple Tree these past several months while I was in school. Everyone was very caring and communicated well. I am very thankful for how excited my daughter was everyday when I picked her up and that she loved being there!"

Kristen T


Little Endeavors Inc

205 Se Oralabor Rd Ste A, Ankeny, IA

Starting at $145/hr

3.4

(5)

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.
5.0
"My 2 kids go here! Love it! The director is great!"

Heather E


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.
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


Iowa Christian Academy

2501 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $150/wk

5.0

(1)

Iowa Christian Academy s (ICA) Early Education Center offers a Kinder-Prep program taught by Christian educators. ICA combines academic excellence, in a loving Christian environment to provide an early education experience that prepares students for success in elementary school and beyond. ICA's...
5.0
"Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA."

Erica M


Traditions childrens center

210 S41st Apt 3205, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $165/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Iowa stae says five star and it is"

Roger S


LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

6270 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Starting at $130/wk

Loving Arms Children's Center located in Johnston IA is a learning center that offers a Christian-based education program for children. It provides a loving and nurturing Christian environment where children are encouraged to excel academically. The center offers secured and safe facility for 126...

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

401 W MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $30/day

Science Center Of Iowa 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 80 children in preschool.

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...

1st Steps Childcare Center

95 Laurel St, Waukee, IA

Starting at $24/day

First Steps Child Care Center in Waukee, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 121 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...

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.

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.

Clive Children's Center II

1445 NW 81st St, Clive, IA

Starting at $6/hr

Clive Children's Center II (Clive,IA) is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential from children ages 3 to 5 years...

Boulevard Children's Center

900 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $150/wk

Boulevard Children's Center is a childcare and learning facility located at 900 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, Iowa and is licensed to accommodate up to 72 children. The center offers childcare, preschool and kindergarten programs, Mondays through Fridays, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Tynie Tots Family Daycare

4029 80th St, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $165/wk

Tynie Tots Family Daycare located in Des Moines IA offers an enriching learning environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate early childhood program that foster holistic growth among children. The center encourages active learning by providing play-based, child-initiated, and...

Robin's Child Care

2742 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $143/wk

In Home child care center that is affordable during these tough economic times. References are provided.

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