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We have 48 part-time daycares in Johnston, IA! Compare and find the best part-time daycare to fit your needs.

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Megan's Child Care

8912 Longview Drive Johnston, IA

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I have immediate openings (looking for full time and year round) for my in-home daycare in the Johnston area near Summit Middle School. Daily activities may include crafts, science experiments, open play, reading, and outdoor play. Learning about counting, colors, shapes and letter sounds are also a part of our day! I live in a smoke free home. We are also 99% nut (peanut and tree nut) free. Contact me for more details!
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In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St West Des Moines, IA

5.0(2)

9 mi

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 childcare experience. I truly love what I do and take great pride in my work. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family, read, watch movies, and so much more. I live in a very safe and clean neighborhood in West Des Moines. I also teach basic skills as a part of my service including: exercising, walking, talking, eating, and transferring from bottle to sippy cup just to name a few things. I am also first aid and CPR certified. Everyday your infant is with me you can count on me going above and beyond! I know it can be a tough experience leaving your new baby for the first time and sometimes it can be more stressful for the parents then the children. You can rest assure I will take care of any special requests you may have and will personalize your child's needs unlike a daycare center. I am also a clean freak. I have seen many other day cares that are not and I feel cleanliness is very important in maintaining happy and healthy children.

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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Smart Kinder Care Preschool

8509 Century Drive West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
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Our program is designed to help each child individually, to get prepared and confident for Kindergarten! Our program runs Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and is designed for 2-5-year old children in a mixed age group. Breakfast, lunch and snack are served daily. The benefits of a 5-day preschool program are that the children have a daily routine which they thrive on, they feel more comfortable in a group setting, and the bonds between their peers become stronger. Smart Kinder Care Preschool operates with 2 teachers and we have 16 years of experience in early childhood development, we offer a curriculum with a weekly changing theme that promotes the following skills in an age appropriate fun way... Social Skills - circle time, imaginative play, organized group activities, free independent learning time, taking turns, conversations Cognitive Skills - paying attention, memory and thinking, following directions, making age appropriate decisions during independent learning time Literacy Skills- letter recognition, beginning sounds of letters, name recognition, reading and writing, story time Early Math Skills - number recognition, counting, problem solving, patterns, shapes, music Prewriting Skills - learning how to hold a pencil, crayon or marker, draw, write, copy, color, trace Emotional Development - self-awareness, independence, relationships with their peers, awareness of others feelings, respect for one another, exception of the word &quot;no&quot; from peers and teachers Sensory Play - arts and crafts, playdough, finger painting, sensory table, sand box, outdoor play Life Skills - crossing the street safely, helping with daily child appropriate tasks, independent grooming and toileting, learning to follow directions and rules in a preschool setting Fine and Gross Motor Skills - beading, stickers, coloring, gluing, puzzles, safe use of scissors, going for walks to the neighborhood playgrounds, running trails and playing in our big back yard Safety - fire safety, bad weather safety, street safety, dog safety, food safety, learning to use the &quot;learning tools&quot; at preschool safely (scissors, glue, beads, string, science equipment etc.) We also send daily pictures and a small report on what our preschoolers worked on, learned and had fun with. Our private preschool is located just west of the Jordan Creek Mall in WDM. Two blocks west of the Brookview Elementary School. Give us a call at 515-333-9210 or send a private message to set up a tour. We are happy and proud to show you what we have to offer for our preschoolers!

Tricia says "As a trained early childhood educator myself, it was a challenge to trust anyone else with my son. But I can say Smart Kinder Care is phenomenal. They are...

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Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue Des Moines, IA

6 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
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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 garden and Kid's food garden. We practice early phonetic awareness. Children are introduced to the phonetic sound of letters before the name of the letter. This practice helps children develop literacy at an early age and self-confidence in reading. In addition, whole words and sight words are introduced. Our letter and reading activities combine gross motor skills, vocabulary, fun, and literacy! All modes of instruction are taught by a master's degree level instructor using research-based methods recognized internationally as best practices. We have a fully separate classroom and learning area as well as a food garden, and outdoor play areas. We currently accept children ages 3-6. I offer part-time and full-time care.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale

3054 86TH ST URBANDALE, IA

5 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool

5859 ASHWORTH RD WDM, IA

8 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Ms. Meg's Munchkins

4017 68th Street Urbandale, IA

4 mi

Small in-home daycare, providing care for up to five full-time children. Ages 12 months-school aged. Open from 7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday. Flat weekly rates. Age appropriate curriculum and activities. Structured schedules. Healthy meals and snacks. Pet Friendly Knowledgeable in state required trainings. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
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New Horizons Academy

1119 5th St West Des Moines, IA

9 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
International
Developmental (play-based)
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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 a strong believer in in the importance of education in the kids future. AlRazi Academy is committed to providing students with high quality academic and character education. AlRazi Academy is dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth. Our aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment that where students aspire for excellence in education, integrity and leadership skills to better serve humanity.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Grand

1809 GRAND AVE WDM, IA

8 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
At Grand View we have so much to offer: * Infant to 12 yrs. care *Full-time care *Half day Pre-School *Before & after school care *Transportation to and from most local schools *Extremely low rates *Gold assessments on children birth to 6 years old *Hours: Monday - Friday 6am to 5:30pm *Curriculum used: Creative Curiculum, Houghton Mifflin, Second Step, & Positive Behavor Support *Partnerships: United Way (Women's Leadership), Vistiting Nurse Services, Child Adult Care Food Program, Food Bank of Iow, Child Guidance Center, Iowa Quality Rating System
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Wonder Sprouts Daycare, LLC

505 SE SHARON DR Ankeny, IA

7 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Small daycare in SE Ankeny for families on a school calendar (no care over breaks). I have a Master's degree in education and know play is the main avenue of learning in early childhood. We have a flexible play-based preschool curriculum with lots of outdoor time and space!
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Cadence Academy Preschool

14300 HICKMAN RD CLIVE, IA

7 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Care By Breanna

2509 NW Maple St Ankeny, IA

5 mi

**Currently looking to fill Fall 2016 spots for teacher's schedule only!** I am a stay-at-home mom and in-home child care provider looking to provide quality care for your little ones. I have three children, a 9 year old son, and 5 and 3 year old daughters that all enjoy meeting new friends. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom, I was a preschool teacher for 5 years after graduating from ISU. I loved being a preschool teacher, and I have implemented many aspects of my teaching days into my days at home. I stick to a flexible schedule and try to plan activities ahead of time to keep the little minds engaged each day. The kids' interests lead the plans and activities most of the time and I strongly believe in learning through PLAY! I love to work some education in with the fun as well. We live within walking distance to a park so if we aren't outside at home, we are walking around the ponds at the park or playing on the playground equipment! We enjoy all of our other outings as well, to the library, spray park, the zoo, etc.! I currently provide care for two families: brother and sister (ages 4 &amp; 2) and part-time, another little boy (age 2.) I would love to meet you and your kids and provide great care that you can trust. Please contact me to set up a meeting!
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Cadence Academy Preschool

225 E 1ST ST ANKENY, IA

7 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Clever Connections Childcare

4017 68th Street Urbandale, IA

4 mi

Clever Connections is a small in-home family childcare that provides exceptional care and supervision to children ages 6 weeks -school age, while ensuring a safe and fun learning environment. We operate full time Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-5:30PM and provide a preschool curriculum that is tailored to each individual child and their skill and age level. We currently have three openings for ages 2 and up! Transportation to Urbandale public schools can be provided!
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Anna's In-home Care

2087 SW Cascade Falls Dr Ankeny, IA

5 mi

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 then started doing nanny jobs while in college. After I started having my own children I started doing in home care. I have experience with twins and special needs children. My youngest child is also special needs physically. So I definitely have a heart for special needs children. The ages I am specifically looking for is 0-4 but am willing to broaden that depending on the situation. I have room for 1 to 2 children. The reason I love doing in home care is that I can give each child a lot of attention that they need and deserve. Other than my own four children who are in school now, I will only have 1-2 extra children at a time. This way I can always give your children the care that they need.
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CREATIVE CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

1001 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
CCYC PHILOSOPHY In addition to our curriculum, our program emphasizes on the fine arts, we approach every day with imagination, innovation and, most of all, fun! Studies have found that learning improves when children are engaged in an enjoyable and meaningful activity. Our curriculum includes a variety of intriguing activities that stimulate early brain development with a focus on creative play. Although it may all look like kids having fun, it’s also learning in action. It’s just another way that we make sure your child gets the most out of his or her CCYC experience. Additionally, we spend time just listening to and talking with students. This type of positive interaction encourages the development of emotional, language, and social skills and enhances the development of a positive self-esteem. We also provide opportunities for each child to develop personal interest at his or her own pace. To ensure that children at CCYC are kept interested, excited, and engaged in learning, we’ve incorporated outstanding preschool curriculums that are just the right fit for your preschool child as well as enrichment programs for your school-age child. Children can begin at age 2 in our program. We are open M-F from 6:30am to 6:00pm. We do only offer full time care, and have a few Child Care Assistance spaces. If you are interested in setting up a time for a tour, we would be more than happy to do so.

Care Member says "My son went to this center for three years and they were completely amazing! My son has behavior issues that started when he was three years old, ADHD,...

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Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St Des Moines, IA

5.0(3)

7 mi

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 the best care.

Alyssa F. says "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...

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Kandi's Kids

1410 Royer St Des Moines, IA

8 mi

My Name is Kandi. I'm 36 and a mother of 2. I have been doing in home care for 16 years. In high school my first job was at a daycare center and right after school I headed to DMACC for child development. So as you can see my life has been child care. I love my job and thank God everyday that I get to do what I was born to do. The nitty gritty of my program: Non - Smoking I'm located near Grandview College. My days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm. I accept children from ages 6 weeks up to 12 years. I am state certified as well as CPR and first aid trained. I have both full and part time hours: Full time is 5 days a week and the cost is $125.00 per week Part time is 3 days a week and the cost is $80.00 per week I do give a discount for families of 2 or more children. Lunch and snacks provided A little about how we spend our days: We are a family here, I feel toward each one of my daycare kids how I feel towards my own kids. I want each child to feel loved and cared for as much as possible while their parents are off to work. We enjoy doing loads of fun activities throughout the days. We have plenty of free time, but we also enjoy music time, arts and crafts, creative play, outside time and other activities. We also get out and about some, we like checking out some of the fun parks around Des Moines, sometimes we run errands, as well as we have fun doing some field trips, such as the farm, pumpkin patch, etc. I would love to meet you and your child/children and see if we would be a good fit for each other. With a few of my munchkins starting school this year I will have some openings at the end of August. Please give me a call and we can set up a time to meet.
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Kids Room-Child Care

929 9th St West Des Moines, IA

9 mi

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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Part-Time Daycares in Johnston, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 48 listed part-time daycares

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

Smart Kinder Care Preschool

As a trained early childhood educator myself, it was a challenge to trust anyone else with my son. But I can say Smart Kinder Care is...

- Tricia

CREATIVE CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

My son went to this center for three years and they were completely amazing! My son has behavior issues that started when he was three...

- Care member

FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Johnston, IA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in Johnston, IA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in Johnston, IA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in Johnston, IA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in Johnston, IA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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