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Pre-K Schools in Waukee, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 17 listed pre-k schools

Primrose School of West Des Moines

They have an amazing and caring staff who truly engage the children in a great curriculum. The program consistently develops great...

- Angie H.

KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

we have 3 kiddoes in, been there since November. They are very engaged. They have a centers time where they rotate from room to room where...

- Lisa V.

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

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

- Matt F.

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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 accredited curriculum is...
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Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Drive Waukee, IA

State license verified

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center is Waukee's Premiere Educational and Care Center offering Sign Language, Spanish, Yoga, and an Extensive Preschool/ Pre-k Educational Curriculum. We offer care for infants to school aged children with a before/after school care program. Call and schedule an appointment for a tour...
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Primrose School of West Des Moines

8080 Coachlight Drive WEST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
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Our school is more than a daycare. Through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning for children ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks old through transitional kindergarten. Our Balanced Learning® approach blends teacher-guided instruction with child-led exploration,...

Angie H. says "They have an amazing and caring staff who truly engage the children in a great curriculum. The program consistently develops great activities, provides...

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KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

1306 NW 138TH ST CLIVE, IA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Come join Kids Company - FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED - serving the Waukee, Clive and surrounding communities SINCE 1985. When you walk in the door, it will feel like home. We provide a caring, loving environment - along with a structured, educational curriculum that prepares every child for the next step of Kindergarten! We would...

Lisa V. says "we have 3 kiddoes in, been there since November. They are very engaged. They have a centers time where they rotate from room to room where they kids get...

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As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
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. As children grow, we want them...

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

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Smart Kinder Care Preschool

8509 Century Drive West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
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...

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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Cadence Academy Preschool

5859 ASHWORTH RD WDM, IA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Cadence Academy Preschool, Ashworth in West Des Moines is proud to play a role in our local community by educating young minds and providing enriching educational experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer stimulating daycare and preschool programs for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and before and after school...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

14300 HICKMAN RD CLIVE, IA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners all have a special place at our preschool and we love working with the families of Clive and Waukee to provide children the very best daycare and early educational experiences. Previously known locally as Apple Tree Children’s Center, the preschool center at Cadence...
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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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Cadence Academy Preschool Johnston- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

5623 NW 86TH ST JOHNSTON, IA

State license verified

Child care
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.
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Head Start Ashworth Center

1025 28th St West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Westminster Preschool

4114 ALLISON AVE DES MOINES, IA

State license verified

starting at
$880/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Westminster Preschool offers care that fits nearly any family's schedule! With a restructured class offering for the 2023-24 school year, we have more full-time spots than ever before! We also offer part-time options for every age group! Westminster partners with DMPS for free Universal Pre-K! We offer Project Based Learning...
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Puddle Jumpers Preschool, LLC

6204 Country Ridge Ln Johnston, IA

Child care
Preschool
Puddle Jumpers Preschool provides a childcare program in Johnston, 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. The Puddle Jumpers Preschool is open Mondays to Fridays from...
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Seeds of Faith Learning Center

10395 University Ave Clive, IA

Child care
Seeds of Faith Learning Center is a ministry of the Faith Lutheran Church located at 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa. The center offers programs for two-year-old, three-year-old and pre-kindergarten children, providing them a hands-on approach to learning. Seeds of Faith Learning Center provides a warm and creative...
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Montessori Children's Center

8509 Alice Avenue Clive, IA

2.0(3)
Montessori Children's Center is a locally owned and run Pre-School and Childcare Center operating in the same location in Clive since 1974. Children discover the world around them through activities, exploration and interaction. We create individual learning programs, stressing self-motivation and self discipline, one...

Jan says "Amela, We are disappointed your employment didn't work out during your probationary period here at MCC. We strive to create a loving environment for our...

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West Des Moines Methodist Pre School

720 Grand Ave West Des Moines, IA

Preschool
West Des Moines Methodist Preschool in West Des Moines, IA offers academic services and programs that support the student's spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development. The children will learn through creative art activities and play in a Christian, safe, and secure learning atmosphere. This organization...
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Vine Street Child Care

2520 Vine St West Des Moines, IA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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 to develop the whole child...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Waukee, IA

Pre-k programs in Waukee, IA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Waukee, IA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Waukee, IA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Waukee, IA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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