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Smart Kinder Care Preschool

5.0

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 amazing teachers who send multiple pictures and daily communication so I can stay informed, they provide a safe environment, exciting learning...

- Tricia

Alphabet Academy

5.0

All of the teachers that my son has had are so kind, loving and treat us like family. The office staff are wonderful and seem to know all the kids by name. I love the daily report and occasional photos. I also love that there are so many themed fun activities.

- Alice C

Iowa Christian Academy

5.0

Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA.

- Erica M

Head Start Ashworth Center

5.0

A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children

- Briana N

Preschools in Norwalk, IA

Carol's Child Care

1119 Gordon Ave, Norwalk, IA

Starting at $6/day

Carol's Child Care in Norwalk, Iowa is committed to providing childcare services and early childhood education. It offers a home-like environment that is safe and secure, conducive to children's growth and developmental needs. It provides age-appropriate activities that supports the development of...

Brite Beginnings Child Development

708 North Ave, Norwalk, IA

Starting at $170/wk

Brite Beginnings Child Development is a licensed childcare facility nestled in Norwalk, Iowa that specializes in infants up to kindergarten students. The center can take in up to 17 children and offers innovative, developmentally appropriate child care services on a full-time and full day basis.

Christian Home Childcare

1034 Linden Dr, Norwalk, IA

Starting at $263/wk

Christian Home Childcare is located at 1034 Linden Drive, Norwalk, Iowa. It has a maximum capacity of 94 children and operates during weekdays. This childcare facility serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers, providing them care and education in a safe, comfortable and stimulating environment.

Serendipity Preschool

1801 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA

Costimate: $166/wk

Serendipity Preschool emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a small group of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary...

Peppers Pint Sized Peanuts

2307 Swan Dr, Norwalk, IA

Costimate: $211/wk

Being a stay at home mom has brought great happiness to me. But I know how it works when you work. Sometimes schedules get changed, overtime happens, and sometimes you have to work even when snow shuts down a city. We spend every day playing, crafting, making up plays...all so you have...

Smart Kinder Care Preschool

Smart Kinder Care Preschool

8509 Century Drive, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $185/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 amazing teachers who send multiple pictures and daily communication so I can stay informed, they provide a...

Tricia


Alphabet Academy

Alphabet Academy

6355 Beechtree Drive, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $194/wk

3.0

(4)

Alphabet Academy is a child care center and preschool inspired by the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Alphabet Academy is designed with you in mind, parents who desire a unique and high-quality care and preschool experience nestled in a warm and inviting environment for their children ages 6 weeks to...
5.0
"Loving, nurturing, fun environment. Everyone from the administration to the teachers love the kids and do what's best for them. Our 4 and 2 year old children have thrived there"

Lucy F


New Horizons Academy

New Horizons Academy

1119 5th St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $163/wk

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...

Sunshine Child Care Center, Inc.

Sunshine Child Care Center, Inc.

2142 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $155/wk

I am looking for a Preschool teacher for ages 4-5. This is a year-round program. A Child Development Associate or Early Education schooling is REQUIRED. We are located just south of downtown Des Moines. Please contact Kathy for further details.

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | West Des Moines

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center | West Des Moines

3424 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $164/wk

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...

New Horizon Academy - West Des Moines

9040 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $196/wk

Our commitment to early learning and education begins in our infant program and extends throughout our school-age program. Our goal at New Horizon Academy is to instill a lifelong love of learning in each child and ensure that your child has the skills they need to succeed not only in school, but in...

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $153/wk

A step above traditional day care organizations, Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center provides loving care and full-day programs for children ages two through five years old. In fact, we earned a Level 5 on the Iowa Quality Rating System for early childhood education the highest score...

Iowa Christian Academy

2501 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $150/wk

5.0

(1)

Iowa Christian Academy s (ICA) Early Education Center offers a Kinder-Prep program taught by Christian educators. ICA combines academic excellence, in a loving Christian environment to provide an early education experience that prepares students for success in elementary school and beyond. ICA's...
5.0
"Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA."

Erica M


Head Start Ashworth Center

1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $197/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children"

Briana N


Wakonda Preschool

3938 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $110/mo

Wakonda Preschool in Des Moines, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from two to transitional kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program...

Vine Street Child Care

2520 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA

Starting at $80/wk

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...

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

401 W MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $30/day

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool in Des Moines, 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 80 children in preschool.

Childtime of Des Moines

Childtime of Des Moines

610 Center Street, Des Moines, IA

1.5

(2)

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...

Magnolia Plaza Day Care

4223 Se 4th Ct, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $149/wk

Magnolia Plaza Day Care has served the community for more than 10 years. They offer a safe and trusting environment for children ranging from preschool to school age. Their loving caregivers cultivate your child's social and cognitive skills. They prepare the child's future success.

Angels Little Learning Center

606 E Army Post Rd Ste 5, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $130/wk

Angels Little Learning Center located in Des Moines IA is a licensed childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 90 children...

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