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Recent family child care reviews in Polk City, IA

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

5.0

Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space.

- Matt F

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

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

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

Family child care in Polk City, IA

Maria's House Christian Daycare

Maria's House Christian Daycare

225 N Cherokee Dr, Polk City, IA

Starting at $150/wk

In home day care opening 6:30am-5:30pm. Hello My name is Lorena the owner Maria's House Christian Daycare, dedicated to loving and learning. I am approved by DHS category A Provider. I will through the Food Program. I support children and families by helping each child to reach their full potential...

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave, Johnston, IA

Starting at $218/wk

5.0

(1)

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....
5.0
"Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space."

Matt F


Mercedes's Daycare

317 NE Trent Ave, Elkhart, IA

Starting at $10/hr

I'm currently trying to start my own in home daycare. I've only got two years professional experience (I worked at a daycare in the infant and toddler rooms and I was a nanny to a amazing one year old.) However I have taken care of children my whole life. Those two years were the best because it...

Anna's In-home Care

Anna's In-home Care

2087 SW Cascade Falls Dr, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $182/wk

I am a mom of four 11, 9, 7 and 4. Now that my kids are older and in school I want to start up caring for children again. My passion and love has always been for children. I come from a large family of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. I started doing babysitting jobs at age 11 through high school and...

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
"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


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
"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


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


Ninny's Home Daycare

1422 NW 2nd Street, Ankeny, IA

Starting at $155/wk

Hello! My name is Cindy...the kids call me Ninny:) I have been running a daycare in my home for over 20 years. I currently have 2 openings available. Prefer only infants and children up to 3 years old. State registered for 20 years and have referrals on request. Full-time only. My hours are 7...

ABC Tree LLC

5675 Foxboro Rd, Johnston, IA

Costimate: $212/wk

ABC Tree LLC in Johnston, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of 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.

North Ridge School Age Child Care

400 NW 27th Street, Grimes, IA

Starting at $125/wk


Breannas Playhouse

5713 Nw 112th St, Grimes, IA

Costimate: $145/wk

Breanna's Playhouse in Grimes, IA offers a structured curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment. They provide creative educational development programs that enhance the children's growth while meeting the individual needs. This child care works with the staff and parents in supporting the...

Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool

517 SW Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $181/wk

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...

Lauras Home Daycare

6957 N Baseline St, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $187/wk

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...

Prep Preschool Ankeny LLC

602 SE Delaware, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $181/wk

Prep Preschool Ankeny LLC in Ankeny, 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 children in preschool.

Discovery World Preschool

914 Nw Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $180/wk

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...

Preschool at The Ridge

825 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $182/wk

Preschool at The Ridge in Ankeny, 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 55 children in preschool.

Cottontail

7297 Nw Fisher Ln, Ankeny, IA

Costimate: $176/wk

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,...

Imagine Learning Center

300 SW 1st St, Grimes, IA

Costimate: $148/wk

It is the objective of Imagine Learning Center to care for the emotional, physical, social, developmental, and cognitive well-being of each child in its care. This objective is met by providing a stable, caring environment, and quality, age appropriate curriculum which recognizes each child s right...

Ankeny Christian Childcare

2506 Sw 3rd St, Ankeny, IA

Starting at $44/day

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...

Tiny Tots

807 NE Park, Grimes, IA

Costimate: $148/wk

We are high schoolers with experience in taking care of children such as yours who need company while you're away for an afternoon or evening. We work with children between the ages of 1 and 10, we are able to take care of 4 children per babysitter. We bring basic supplies such as coloring books,...

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