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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Altoona, IA

We have 57 preschools in Altoona, IA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Adventure-Life Preschool

1700 8th St SW Altoona, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Adventure-Life Preschool in Altoona, 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 71 children in preschool.
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Children Of Christ Preschool

600 1st Ave N Altoona, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Children Of Christ Preschool in Altoona, 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 Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 22 children in preschool.
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Judith Ann Little Day Care

710 5th St Se Altoona, IA

< 1 mi

Child care
Judith Ann Little Day Care in Altoona, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
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Little Angels Daycare

1425 Alderwood Dr Altoona, IA

< 1 mi

We will be offering an excellent program for our newborns and welcome parents of all the children to visit at any time but especially our infant. We will continue through elementary school age children, and we also plan to focus on pre-school activities to help get them ready for kindergarten.
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Altoona 8th Street Child Care

907 8th St SW Altoona, IA

< 1 mi

Our mission is to be a place where your child can learn and grow, while safely exploring the joy of being a child. Our philosophy is for children to feel safe and loved in an environment where both center play and teacher-directed activities are offered. Children are given the opportunity to explore and participate in hands-on experiences that promote creativity and socialization, in an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. We are a state-licensed facility, and the only QRS-rated child care center in our community. We are currently a 3-Star QRS-rated child care center and will be applying for our 4-Star QRS rating soon. Our full-time staff members receive over 30 hours of training every year, and are also very experienced and highly qualified. Most of our full-time staff work 10 hour days, which offers the children consistency throughout the day and offers our families great communication. We also offer integrated preschool into all of our classrooms starting at the age of 3-years-old at no additional fee, with no worries about transportation. We use Creative Curriculum center-wide, and positive behavioral support to offer a well-rounded program of cognitive, physical, language, social and emotional development.
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CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

800 E 12TH ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(3)

8 mi

starting at
$1032/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We are a child care facility located in down town Des Moines that has been in operation since 1968. We are licensed to care for up to 100 children on a daily basis. We partner with many community partners to ensure we provide the best quality of care to all children including: Des Moines Public Schools (for our Universal Preschool classroom); Early Head Start Child Care Partnership for our Infant/Toddler Program (children 0-3; and classroom consultants); IA AEYC consultants work with preschool classrooms; Polk County ECI; United Way and Women United; Clive Lion Club does vision screenings; EveryStep Nursing Services does Health & Safety tools and hearing screenings; Central Rehabilitation Children's Therapy Services provides gross motor, fine motor, speech, and language therapy to children needing additional services; and many more!

Jessica M. says "My kids have been there about 3 years and it’s been fine. They’ve made it very easy for me to obtain wic as they have a wic clinic at the sight once a...

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1701 - MTA Des Moines

610 CENTER ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Shandra's ABC Academy

5189 Evans Blvd Pleasant Hill, IA

5.0(3)

4 mi

My goal as an in-home care provider is to provide the highest quality of care for you and your family. I strive to create a nurturing home environment where your child can have fun while building a well rounded foundation to grow on! I have many years of experience in both private and center childcare settings. I have also spent time tutoring and as an after school program instructor for at risk children. I'd be happy to provide quality references upon request! I absolutely love working with little ones and look forward to providing great childcare for you and your family!! *Music and Movement Activities *Creative Play *Art Projects *Story Time *Age Appropriate Learning Activities *Healthy Meals and Snacks *Reasonable Rates Located in Pleasant Hill Hours: 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please call or email to schedule an interview!

Cassie S. says "Shandra is absolutely amazing! We found her here on care.com, and it was the best thing that could have happened for our son! He absolutely loves going to...

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Shining Bright Learning Center

1300 METRO EAST DR STE 106 PLEASANT HILL, IA

5.0(2)

3 mi

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children a biblical education as a Christian daycare in a fun and safe environment that prepares them for kindergarten. We have a fresh new center and a full staff ready to love and care for your children.

Care Member says "A wonderful daycare for my baby to go to. She’s safe, cared for and prayed over every day!"

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Cadence Academy Preschool

225 E 1ST ST ANKENY, IA

9 mi

Day Care
Child 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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7262 - La Petite Academy of Ankeny

929 E 1ST ST ANKENY, IA

9 mi

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Eastside Child Development

4106 E 24th St Des Moines, IA

5 mi

- Loving, home like environment. - Preschool Program - Large, fenced yard - Cloth diaper and breastfed babies welcome - 4 star rating on Quality Rating Scale
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Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA

5 mi

Preschool
Child care
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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Childtime of Des Moines

610 Center Street Des Moines, IA

1.5(2)

10 mi

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.
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La Petite Academy of Ankeny, IA

929 E 1st St Ankeny, IA

9 mi

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.
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Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue Des Moines, IA

8 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Cooperative
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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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Wonder Sprouts Daycare, LLC

505 SE SHARON DR Ankeny, IA

9 mi

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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Bethany Preschool

720 NE 52nd Avenue Des Moines, IA

5.0(2)

8 mi

Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Our mission at Bethany Reformed Church is to Prepare children for school and life, while sharing God's love which we have been doing since 1984. Our preschool provides a ministry to all preschool aged children. Within a Christian atmosphere, the preschool provides hands on activities to prepare children for kindergarten, focusing on developing pre-academic and language skills. We believe that each child is created in the image of God. Therefore, it is the goal of the preschool to instill in each child a positive self-respect, respect for others, and a positive world-view. We are located on the North side of Des Moines at 720 NE 52nd Ave, within Bethany Reformed Church. We offer 2 preschool classes: Preschool - Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9:00-11:30. This class is for children turning 3 on or before September 15. The three-year-old class offers a play-based curriculum integrated with introductory academic readiness skills as well as activities to foster social development. Pre-Kindergarten - Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 12:30-3:00. This class is for 4 and 5 year-olds who will be entering kindergarten the next fall. The developmentally appropriate curriculum focuses on academic and social readiness skills needed to transition into kindergarten. Please call or email the office at office@bethanyreformed.com or call 515-265-6962 for a registration packet or more information.

Jill M says "We love Bethany Preschool. The teachers have always been so caring and welcoming. My children always look forward to the days they get to go to preschool. I...

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Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St Des Moines, IA

5.0(3)

9 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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CREATIVE CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

1001 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Preschools in Altoona, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 57 listed preschools

CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

My kids have been there about 3 years and it’s been fine. They’ve made it very easy for me to obtain wic as they have a wic clinic at the...

- Jessica M.

1701 - MTA Des Moines

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

Shandra's ABC Academy

Shandra is absolutely amazing! We found her here on care.com, and it was the best thing that could have happened for our son! He absolutely...

- Cassie S.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Altoona, IA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Altoona, IA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Altoona, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Altoona, IA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Altoona, IA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Altoona, IA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Altoona, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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