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Recent child care center reviews in West Des Moines, IA

Alphabet Academy

5.0

All of the teachers that my son has had are so kind, loving and treat us like family. The office staff are wonderful and seem to know all the kids by name. I love the daily report and occasional photos. I also love that there are so many themed fun activities.

- Alice C

In Loving Arms Infant Care

5.0

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 setting. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for infant care to call Hailee

- Amy

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

West Des Moines Child Care Center

5.0

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 center and truly feel that things are improving daily. We receive great communication from the teachers as well as the director!!! Our children...

- Brooke R

Iowa Christian Academy

5.0

Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA.

- Erica M

Child care centers in West Des Moines, IA

Alphabet Academy

Alphabet Academy

6355 Beechtree Drive, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $194/wk

3.0

(4)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Loving, nurturing, fun environment. Everyone from the administration to the teachers love the kids and do what's best for them. Our 4 and 2 year old children have thrived there

Lucy F


In Loving Arms Infant Care

In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $180/wk

5.0

(2)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 setting. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for infant care to call Hailee

Amy


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...

Recent review:

5.0
A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children

Briana N


West Des Moines Child Care Center

West Des Moines Child Care Center

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

Costimate: $185/wk

3.0

(5)

Recent reviews:

4.0
Excellent director, always responsive to any issues and works to solve concerns. From reading the above comments, yes there is some turn over, but you have to consider the center isn't a daycare, they are an education center. The staff I have seen leave and come in...

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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...

Recent review:

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)

Recent review:

5.0
Iowa stae says five star and it is

Roger S


Traditions Childrens Center Inc

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

Starting at $36/day

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.

Kids Room-Child Care

929 9th St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $163/wk

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.

A Child's World

6355 Beechtree Dr, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $198/day

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,...

Montessori Children's House

1505 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $185/wk

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...

Leuck Care Centers Inc

760 46th St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $167/wk

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.

Ashworth Rd Baptist DC & Learning Center

5300 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $185/wk

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...

Sesame LLC

6630 Mills Civic Pkwy #31, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $193/wk

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.

St Francis Of Assisi Preschool

7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $197/wk

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...

Full Circle Child Development Center & Preschool

9375 Bishop Drive, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $196/wk


The Children's Place Preschool

5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $185/wk

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...

Apple Tree Children's Center

1809 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $163/wk

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...

Schafer Childcare, LLC

1024 Belle Mar Dr, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $195/wk

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.

Wdm Childcare Academy

1721 25th St, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $26/day

WDM Childcare Academy in West Des Moines, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 102 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.

Vine Street Child Care

2520 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $80/wk

Vine Street Child Care in West Des Moines, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to pre-school that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...

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Ratings for West Des Moines, IA child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Child Care Centers in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.