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Katie's @home Care

5.0

Katie is awesome! My daughter loves going there and feels right at home! I'm so glad that she found us!!

- Sarah T.

Little Monkey's Daycare

5.0

Jessica is a wonderful child care provider! She has one of the biggest hearts. Jessica is very patient and understanding! She is a wonderful mother you can tell by how happy her boys are and treats other children as her own.

- Andrea V.

Blessed Beginnings Child Development Home

5.0

I have heard that this daycare is excellent

- Jon B.

Granger Childrens Center

3.0

Wish Granger and more options. While many of the staff and even the owner are nice people, we've never had a teacher introduce him/herself. They do not wear name tags or tell you when they switch your child's room.We would gladly switch centers to one that actually provided our child with fresh...

- AJ

Traditions childrens center

5.0

Iowa stae says five star and it is

- Roger S

Drop-in daycares in Johnston, IA

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

831 Ne Venture Drive, Waukee, IA

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...

Jacqueline's Childcare

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...

New Horizon Academy - Des Moines - downtown

New Horizon Academy - Des Moines - downtown

450 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

Our Downtown Des Moines location is expected to open in Spring of 2018. Our state-of-the-art facility will feature beautiful, age-appropriate classrooms that are filled with materials to enhance learning and fun.

Katie's @home Care

Katie's @home Care

5014 70th Place, Urbandale, IA

5.0

(1)

Hands on from cooking, baking, and to coloring. Being out doors when its nice. Military friendly. We ourselves are a military family. Willing to babysit overnights. We're just a friendly loving place for your child(ren).
5.0
"Katie is awesome! My daughter loves going there and feels right at home! I'm so glad that she found us!!"

Sarah T.


Little Monkey's Daycare

Little Monkey's Daycare

3819 Glen Ellen Dr., Des Moines, IA

5.0

(5)

Little Monkey's Daycare is an in-home Daycare and is located near Brubaker/Hoyt schools on the East side of Des Moines. My hours are 6:00-6:00. I started my first daycare in 1993 and have experience with children with Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, tube feedings, Asthma and Down syndrome. I am...
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful child care provider! She has one of the biggest hearts. Jessica is very patient and understanding! She is a wonderful mother you can tell by how happy her boys are and treats other children as her own."

Andrea V.


Blessed Beginnings Child Development Home

222 NE 12th St Place, Ankeny, IA

3.0

(2)

I operate a loving, Christian-based child development home with lots of fun and engaging learning activities, individualized weekly lesson plans, daily written communication and strive to provide an environment where every child feels like this is their "home away from home."
5.0
"I have heard that this daycare is excellent"

Jon B.


Granger Childrens Center

1813 Walnut, Granger, IA

3.0

(1)

3.0
"Wish Granger and more options. While many of the staff and even the owner are nice people, we've never had a teacher introduce him/herself. They do not wear name tags or tell you when they switch your child's room.We would gladly switch centers to one that actually...

AJ


Traditions childrens center

210 S41st Apt 3205, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Iowa stae says five star and it is"

Roger S


Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St, Des Moines, IA

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...
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.


Little Steps

LA Grant Pkwy, Waukee, IA

5.0

(1)

Hi there! My small in-home daycare in Waukee has openings for summer starting the end of May for kiddos ages 18 months and up! I offer a child focused, clean,caring environment for your child to grow and learn! After teaching preschool for 7 years I decided to stay home with my son and start a...

Kb Daycare

Kb Daycare

3215 SW Olde Ivy Circle, Ankeny, IA

Starting July 17th, I will provide drop-in daycare in a family/home environment. In addition to providing, same-day daycare, I will provide your child with age-approriate lessons, crafts, songs and healthy, nourishing snacks and meals. Please check out my website for more information....

Bree's Busy Bees

4114 Lay St, Des Moines, IA

Hi there, Welcome to Bree's Busy Bees and thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We are a small in home daycare that focuses on each child's needs. We love free play time as it shows our strengths and how well we can work with others. We are always looking to have more friends come...

Anne C's Child Care

298 58th Ct, West Des Moines, IA

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CHILDCARE in my West Des Moines Home I currently have 1 openings for a child age two or older and I will have an infant opening starting February 3, 2020. I have a BA in Child Development and am State Registered with 20+ years experience. My hours are Mon-Fri 7am to 5:30...

Pitter Patter Playhouse

Pitter Patter Playhouse

3301 Brookview Drive, West Des Moines, IA

In-Home Child Care Provider with 14 years of experience. Looking to fill two child care openings that I currently have. I accept ages 6 weeks and up. I have had a lot of experience with all ages. My hours are 7:30-5:00, Monday-Friday. I am located in West Des Moines off of Valley West Drive. I am...

Just Like Home Daycare

Just Like Home Daycare

Timberline Dr., West Des Moines, IA

1.0

(1)

We provide care in our home that is near the corner of 50th and Mills Civic in West Des Moines, and our hours are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with some flexibility. We are willing to provide backup care (e.g. current daycare on maternity leave, vacation, etc.), and are providing before/after...

Patty's In-home Child Care

Patty's In-home Child Care

1719 34th St, Des Moines, IA

Hi! I'm Patty Hotka and I'm starting an in-home child care this fall of 2016. Opening date is Tuesday, September 6th. We have 3 full time openings for children infant to 5 years. We are located near Beaverdale and across the street from Witmer park. My home is safe, clean, smoke free, and pet...

Goldfish Swim School Urbandale

Goldfish Swim School Urbandale

3771 86th St, Urbandale, IA


Full Circle Child Development

Full Circle Child Development

9375 Bishop Drive, West Des Moines, IA


Westlakes KinderCare

Westlakes KinderCare

6670 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six great themes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of...

Little Ducklings Daycare

Little Ducklings Daycare

1220 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA

Hello! My name is Madelynn. I am a new mom of a wonderful little girl named Haylee, born in June of 2017! Also a step-mommy to two sweet little boys age 3 and 6. Since I have been home with Haylee the past few months I have decided that I would like to start a in home day care! I love kids and love...

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