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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Ames, IA

We have 21 preschools in Ames, IA! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Formative Years Growing & Learning Center

4510 Todd Dr. Ames, IA

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Child care
Providing quality Preschool and Childcare since 1986 in Ames, IA. Creative Curriculum based classrooms starting at age 6 weeks through 12 years. We also offer an Ames School District 4 year old Preschool program through the SWVPP and provide all day care.

Megan P. says "Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!"

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Prairie Flower Children's Center

2807 Duff Ave Ames, IA

5.0(1)

2 mi

Preschool
Child care
Located in Ames, Iowa, Prairie Flower Children's Center is a preschool based on the principles of Waldorf education for children ages three to five years old. The school offers extensive early childhood education focusing on the growth of the whole child in mind, body, and spirit.

Doug L. says "Our daughter attended Prairie Flower this past year. She had an amazing learning experience out in nature and in the cabin. The entire family LOVED it and...

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Foundations Learning Center

56829 US-30 AMES, IA

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Our dream is see families in our community flourish spiritually, emotionally, and physically - specifically by coming alongside children and families in the area of early education and development.
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Ames Community Preschool Center

920 Carroll Ave Ames, IA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
The Ames Community Preschool Center provides a childcare program in Ames, 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 Ames Community Preschool Center welcomes toddlers to school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to six PM.
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Adventures Preschool

2622 Lincoln Way Ames, IA

2 mi

Preschool
Adventures Preschool in Ames, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from three to five years old 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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St Paul Lutheran Preschool Inc

610 15th St Ames, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool Inc is a Christian education provider that offers programs designed to help pre-kindergarten children prepare for formal schooling. The facility is located at 610 15th Street, Ames, Iowa and serves children who are three, four, and five years of age. The center is state-licensed, and they implement the Creative Curriculum in all of their programs.
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ISU Child Development Lab School

4380 Palmer HDFS Bldg Ste 0351 Ames, IA

1 mi

Child care
ISU Child Development Lab School in Ames, 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 90 children from infants to preschool.
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Northwood Preschool Center

3012 Duff Ave Ames, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Located in Ames, Iowa, Northwood Preschool Center prioritizes children's well-being. It aims to provide children with a child-centered learning environment. The Center offers accredited academic programs for children. It is operational every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:25 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and every Wednesday, 8:25 a.m. to 2:05 p.m.
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University Community Childcare

100 University Village Ames, IA

< 1 mi

Child care
The University Community Childcare provides a childcare program in Ames, 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 University Community Childcare welcomes infants through school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays from seven AM to five thirty PM.
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Kendra Olson Daycare

1307 Stafford Ave Ames, IA

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Kendra Olson Daycare is an establishment situated in Ames, IA that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts young children and is open every week from Mondays to Fridays. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating a total of up to 8 students in maximum capacity.
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Robinson Carousel Day Care Pre

1326 Lincoln Way Ames, IA

1.0(1)

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
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Just Like Home Daycare

724 Park Ave Story City, IA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Hello! Thank you for your interest in Just Like Home Daycare. Whether you are changing daycares or starting daycare for the first time, I understand how traumatic it can be for both the parents and children involved. Finding a daycare that meets your child's needs and at the same time finding a provider that you feel you can entrust with your child can be very nerve-racking. I feel it is very important for the parents and the provider to have a very open and friendly relationship to best meet the needs of the children. My daycare is a family daycare. I do not treat my daycare like a preschool. We have a family setting and my focus is to teach the children life skills such as respecting others, sharing, polite manners, following instructions, responsibility, anger control, and problem management. I offer care for ages infant-4 years old.

Amanda says "We have been a few different daycares and when our last one closed, we felt rushed to find a new place. After sitting down and visiting, we felt our children...

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Lilypad Learning Center, LLC

620 N Highway 69 Huxley, IA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Lilypad Learning Center, LLC is an early childhood education provider that offers learning programs for preschool children. The company is based in Huxley, Iowa and is open to children of up to four years old. The company also provides before and after-school care and summer programs geared for school-age kids. Lilypad Learning Center implements the Creative Curriculum in its preschool programs.
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Miss Wendy's Pre School

118 S Main Ave Huxley, IA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Miss Wendy's Preschool is a child care facility located at 118 S Main Ave. Huxley, IA. Their establishment serves a maximum of 22 children per class. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social behavior.
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Creative Kids Learning Center

106 Thompson Ave Gilbert, IA

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Creative Kids Learning Center is a child care provider located in Gilbert, Iowa. It offers early care and learning programs for young children. Its services include full-time and full-day programs. Additionally, it offers preschool and kindergarten services. The Center is operational Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Luella Kalvik Pre School

418 Cedar St Story City, IA

9 mi

Child care
Luella Kalvik Preschool in Story City, IA provides nurturing and loving attention to kids in a place where they feel happy and safe. This state-licensed child care facility offers a caring atmosphere where children engage, expand and explore every Mondays to Fridays. They feature positive reinforcements and interactions in meeting the developmental needs with a maximum capacity of 16 children.
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Ms. Hollie's Preschool

1118 Timberlane Huxley, IA

9 mi

Preschool
Ms. Hollie's Preschool is a locally owned and operated early education facility that offers center-based learning programs for preschool children. Located at 1118 Timberlane, the company serves families residing in the Huxley, IA area. Ms. Hollie's Preschool can accept 20 students who are four years of age.
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Caterpillar Clubhouse

111 Main St. Gilbert, IA

5 mi

The Caterpillar Clubhouse is a privately owned childcare center. We provide quality childcare that nurtures the growth and development of young children. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child and his or her family by maintaining open, clear, and honest communication. We pride ourselves on being a home away from home and create a warm, positive environment that families are encouraged to be largely involved in! We serve approximately 56 children on a daily basis. We are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. We provide educated and trained staff members to care for the children. All of our rooms (infants-school age) have a weekly lesson plan based on a theme, number, letter, shape, and color. We also pride ourselves on having developmentally and age appropriate activities planned and executed every day, enhancing the learning of children through play!
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Little Flock Day Care

3001 Riverside Rd Story City, IA

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
The Little Flock Day Care provides a childcare program in Story City, Louisiana. 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 in a Christian environment. The Little Flock Day Care is open Mondays to Fridays and welcomes infants through school-aged children.
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The Learning Loft

125 Mathews Drive Gilbert, IA

5 mi

Hi! My name is Kylie Perrin. Currently my business partner Hannah and I run a daycare called The Learning Loft in my home in Gilbert, IA. We take children from the age of 6 weeks through school age. We provide transportation to and from school if necessary. Our daycare is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally we offer date nights the first Saturday of each month from 4 p.m. - Midnight. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and for the past 3+ years I have worked in a daycare center as a lead teacher/supervisor. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am a mandatory reporter and also have additional training experience in teaching young children. I can provide references upon request as well. I am very dedicated to working with children as this has always been my dream to do so. We recently opened our daycare and are still accepting children of all ages. We provide a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. We follow weekly lesson plans and stick to the Creative Curriculum. If you are interested and would like more details, please feel free to contact me! I look forward to hearing from you! Kylie
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Ames, IA

Preschools in Ames, IA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 21 listed preschools

Formative Years Growing & Learning Center

Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!

- Megan P.

Prairie Flower Children's Center

Our daughter attended Prairie Flower this past year. She had an amazing learning experience out in nature and in the cabin. The entire...

- Doug L.

Just Like Home Daycare

We have been a few different daycares and when our last one closed, we felt rushed to find a new place. After sitting down and visiting, we...

- Amanda

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ames, IA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ames, 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 Ames, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ames, 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 Ames, IA.

When looking for a preschool near you in Ames, 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 Ames, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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