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Preschools in Clive, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER IV - 156TH STREET

The staff are amazing. They treat the kids like family. Very compassionate!

- Care member

LITTLE FRIENDS OF LIVING FAITH ELC

All of our kids have attended Little Friends year-round preschool. The teachers and staff are excellent. The kids have developed both...

- Care member

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.

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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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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER IV - 156TH STREET

2555 NW 156TH STREET CLIVE, IA

4.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1160/mo
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive,...

Care Member says "The staff are amazing. They treat the kids like family. Very compassionate! "

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LITTLE FRIENDS OF LIVING FAITH ELC

2180 NW 142ND ST CLIVE, IA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
At Little Friends Early Learning Center, we believe every child deserves a place where they are known, loved, and encouraged to grow. Our Christ-centered preschool provides a warm, nurturing environment where children build a strong academic foundation, develop meaningful friendships, and discover God's love through everyday...

Care Member says "All of our kids have attended Little Friends year-round preschool. The teachers and staff are excellent. The kids have developed both academic and...

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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
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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STEP AHEAD CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL

2555 BERKSHIRE PKWY STE B CLIVE, IA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Ali K. says "We've been a part of Step Ahead Childcare & Preschool for 6 yrs and have had zero issues. I believe this is a great business being ran by Crystal. "

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CLIVE CHILDREN'S CENTER II - 81ST ST

1445 NW 81ST ST CLIVE, IA

State license verified

starting at
$880/mo
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive,...
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Traditions Childrens Ctr IV

2555 Nw 156th St Clive, IA

Child care
Preschool
Traditions Children's Center IV in Clive, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 180 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.
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Montessori Children's Center

8509 Alice Avenue Clive, IA

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...
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Clive Children's Center II

1445 NW 81st St Clive, IA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Clive Children's Center II (Clive,IA) is dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential from children ages 3 to 5 years old.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - 925

14300 HICKMAN RD CLIVE, IA

State license verified

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A CHILD'S WORLD

475 68TH ST WDM, IA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Nestled in the heart of West Des Moines, A Child's World at Jordan Creek has been a trusted provider of childcare services since 2005. Serving the Des Moines, Windsor Heights, and surrounding areas, we offer a nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. With transportation services to...

Care Member says "We had a great five years at A Child’s World! The teachers were wonderful and our kids learned so much. The directors and office staff were always...

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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER V - WHITE OAK LANE

9809 WHITE OAK LANE JOHNSTON, IA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1164/mo
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive,...

Care Member says " A Wonderful, Caring Environment for Our Child We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Traditions Children’s Center V. From day one, the staff...

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Primrose School of Urbandale

12001 Hickman Rd URBANDALE, IA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Primrose School of Urbandale offers early education and child care for children from 6 weeks through pre-K in a safe, supportive environment. For families searching daycare in Urbandale Iowa, our Balanced Learning® curriculum blends purposeful play with caring teacher guidance to help children grow academically, socially, and...

Care Member says "We have loved our time here at Primrose! My daughter attended their Pre-K program and was well equipped with the knowledge she needed going into...

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4907 - Everbrook Academy of Urbandale

15200 MEREDITH DR URBANDALE, IA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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1701 - Childtime of Des Moines

610 CENTER ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER VI - UNIVERSITY

1195 SE UNIVERSITY WAUKEE, IA

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive,...

Care Member says "We started all 3 of our kids at Traditions in Waukee when they were 14 weeks old and they all still attend! The teachers have been amazing with each...

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Smart Kinder Care Preschool

8509 Century Drive West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Cooperative
+ 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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As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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7264 - La Petite Academy of Des Moines

5708 SW 9TH ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
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...

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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Primrose School of West Des Moines

8080 Coachlight Drive WEST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(8)

State license verified

starting at
$1919/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Primrose School of West Des Moines provides warm, reliable early education and care for children from 6 weeks through age 9. If you’re looking for daycare West Des Moines families trust, our Balanced Learning® approach combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance—supporting children academically, socially, and emotionally at...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Primrose! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly invested in our child’s growth. Their communication is excellent, the environment...

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There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Clive, 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 Clive, IA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Clive, 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 Clive, IA.
When looking for a preschool near you in Clive, 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 Clive, IA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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