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UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

111 DESOTO RD VAN METER, IA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
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University Kids is a licensed childcare center and preschool serving children 6 weeks of age up to preschool aged children.  We understand this is your child’s home away from home and I will try to provide a safe, caring, homelike atmosphere for your children while at the same time providing for their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. We offer a complete curriculum starting with our infants and continuing through our preschool program.  The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, working with large and small motor skills, letter, number, color and word recognition, math and reading concepts, writing, and life lessons.   Mission Statement Provide a safe, high quality childcare center for the children in the Van Meter and surrounding communities.  University Kids will provide a cognitively based program that encourages creative and independent thinkers. University Kids is dedicated to seeing all children thrive academically and socially.
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Primrose School of West Des Moines

8080 Coachlight Drive WEST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(8)

9 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
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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, ensuring each child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally at every stage of development. Conveniently located on Coachlight Drive, just down the road from Brookview Elementary School and Jordan Creek Town Center, Primrose School of West Des Moines offers bright, engaging classrooms designed specifically for each age group. From our nurturing infant rooms to our active preschool and transitional kindergarten classrooms, children are encouraged to build confidence, curiosity, and independence in a safe and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of care, consistent routines, and meaningful relationships with families. Our dedicated teachers create a positive learning experience where children feel valued, supported, and excited to come to school each day. Come visit us and see Balanced Learning® in action! January Promotion: Enroll before the end of January, and after 90 days from your child’s start date, you’ll receive one full month of free tuition.

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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Sprouts Preschool & Daycare LLC

2622 Quail Ridge Trail Winterset, IA

10 mi

We are a faith-based, 2 provider child care home offering preschool & daycare. Experience instruction and care from a 40-year child care veteran and a preschool teacher holding an Iowa teaching license in early childhood. Our mission at Sprouts Preschool & Daycare LLC is to offer a faith-based child care home by infusing Christian faith into every aspect of learning and care for children between the ages of two years to kindergarten age, with an emphasis on 3 year old preschool education.
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Little Creek Discovery School

322 West Washington St Winterset, IA

10 mi

"Building strong roots through play and discovery." Little Creek Discovery School is a small group child development home that offers a safe, loving, healthy and educational environment for children to explore, learn and grow. We offer care for preschool ages 3-6 and homeschoolers 6-9. Our program is a harmonious balance of Montessori, nature inspired and traditional preschool methods. It is a play-based, child led program that helps children develop physical, intellectual, social, emotional and practical skills to foster their independence and prepare them for school and to be life-long learners. We do developmentally appropriate activities in both of our beautiful indoor and outdoor classrooms, including gardening, nature studies, yoga and mindfulness techniques. We strive to be environmentally friendly and naturally healthy and happy.
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Christa's Childcare

2619 State Hwy 92 Winterset, IA

10 mi

I'm an experienced childcare provider offering quality care for infants thru age 5. I've been in business for 21 years. Preschool transportation provided. Lots of great references!
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Wee Learners Inc

708 W Jefferson St Winterset, IA

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
Wee Learners Inc. is a child care facility located at 708 W Jefferson St. Winterset, IA. Their establishment opened in the year 2011. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
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100 ACRE WOODS CHILD CARE CENTER

805 Guthrie St De Soto, IA

6 mi

Preschool
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The 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center provides a childcare program in De Soto, 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 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center welcomes toddlers to school-aged children and is open from six AM to six PM.
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Winterset Head Start

1724 N John Wayne Dr Winterset, IA

10 mi

Preschool
Child care
Winterset Head Start is an educational facility that serves the community of Winterset IA. It offers a comprehensive readiness program in a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate learning activities that foster holistic development among children. The Head Start Center promotes self-confidence and discipline to make sure that children will be productive members of the society.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Van Meter, IA

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

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

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

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