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Child Care Centers in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

In Loving Arms Infant Care

For this age group it is so important to have a nurturing environment. Infants need to be touched and held which is not the case in a...

- Amy

West Des Moines Child Care Center

Our family has been with West Des Moines Child Care Center for the past 6 years. We love this center. We have been a part of many...

- Brooke R

Head Start Ashworth Center

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

- Briana J.

Centers Near West Des Moines!

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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER - VISTA

5783 VISTA DR WEST DES MOINES, IA

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive,...
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In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St West Des Moines, IA

5.0(2)
In-Home daycare
I specialize in infant care and I currently am looking for new infants starting now. I offer personalized infant care in my home in a very relaxed and safe environment. I am very friendly, outgoing, bubbly, honest, trusting, and reliable. I have 3 children of my own. (13,11, and 7). In addition to them I have over 15 years of...

Amy says "For this age group it is so important to have a nurturing environment. Infants need to be touched and held which is not the case in a commercial daycare...

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West Des Moines Child Care Center

1721 25th St. Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA

3.0(5)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Brooke R says "Our family has been with West Des Moines Child Care Center for the past 6 years. We love this center. We have been a part of many transitions with the...

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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 contribute to child...

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

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Iowa Christian Academy

2501 Vine Street West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
+ 1 more
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 Early Education staff is...

Erica M. says "Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA."

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Traditions childrens center

210 S41st Apt 3205 West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)

Roger S says "Iowa stae says five star and it is"

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Alphabet Academy

6355 Beechtree Drive West Des Moines, IA

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Alphabet Academy is a child care center and preschool inspired by the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Alphabet Academy is designed with you in mind, parents who desire a unique and high-quality care and preschool experience nestled in a warm and inviting environment for their children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We believe...
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New Horizons Academy

1119 5th St West Des Moines, IA

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
+ 3 more
AlRazi Academy is a full time school, Preschool and Child care. At AlRazi Academy we work together in a nurturing environment to make sure that the students are well taken care of, taught, loved and respected as a unique individual. We always strive to provide the best quality and learning environment for the children as we are...
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New Creations offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and faith-based learning environment for infants through school age children. We create stimulating, educational, and learning experiences that promote each child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our fully accredited curriculum is written in...
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The Children's Place Preschool

5400 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
Child care
We are a Nationally Accredited Childcare Provider serving children from six weeks to five years of age. We have a reputation for providing top-level family care. We teach using Creative Curriculum which is a play based philosophy that emphasizes following the lead of each child. Our mission is to promote growth and...
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Leuck Care Centers Inc

760 46th St West Des Moines, IA

Child care
Leuck Care Centers Inc. provides childcare programs to the community of West Des Moines, IA. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.
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Traditions Childrens Center Inc

480 S 51st St Ste 100 West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
Child care
Traditions Children’s Center, West Des Moines, IA, is a complete child care program for infants to school age children. They offer a comprehensive program available to 6 weeks old to twelve years of age. They provide a nurturing and caring environment that aims to foster your child’s growth.
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Ashworth Rd Baptist DC & Learning Center

5300 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA

Child care
Ashworth Road Baptist DC & Learning Center in West Des Moines, IA supports the parents by providing the children with a nurturing and loving atmosphere with qualified staff. This child care organization discuss the student's social and academic needs with a mission in helping them develop and begin a personal relationship with...
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Sesame LLC

6630 Mills Civic Pkwy #31 West Des Moines, IA

Child care
Sesame LLC is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.
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Kids Room-Child Care

929 9th St West Des Moines, IA

Child care
Kids Room-Child Care has been in the childcare business for over 20 years. They offer Part-time child care & playschool year round. The center believes in giving children a chance to develop socialization skills early in life may be the best gift a parent can give.
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St Francis Of Assisi Preschool

7075 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
Child care
St Francis Of Assisi Preschool in West Des Moines, IA offers an environment that stimulates and nurtures the whole child's development. They promote the children's spiritual, emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and creative growth. They feature various educational materials and learning play centers with developmentally...
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Montessori Children's House

1505 42nd St West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Montessori Children's House provides a childcare program for in West Des Moines, Iowa. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination using the Montessori method. The Montessori...
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A Child's World

6355 Beechtree Dr West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
Child care
Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, A Child's World offers quality childcare and preschool. It accepts children ages six weeks up to twelve years old. It aims to provide a preschool program to prepare children for the future. The center focuses on enhancing children logically, scientifically, dramatically, physically, and...
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Apple Tree Children's Center

1809 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA

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 that we are the best preschool in...
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Schafer Childcare, LLC

1024 Belle Mar Dr West Des Moines, IA

Child care
Schafer Childcare LLC is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in West Des Moines, IA

Child care centers near you in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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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