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Cadence Academy Preschool

225 East 1st Street ANKENY, IA

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Child care
Day 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.
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Creative Kids Learning Center is located at 1535 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa and serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children. It is a full-service childcare provider that offers a safe and loving environment while providing a solid educational program. The center is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Ankeny

929 E. First Ankeny, IA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Ankeny, IA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep. The center are open on weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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Amazing Panda Learning Center

2550 73rd St. Urbandale, IA

3.7(3)
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
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Amazing Panda Learning Center provides an enriched learning environment that is designed to help students get ahead. With years of experience, our staff is eager to help your child learn, grow and have fun doing it! Located in Urbandale, Amazing Panda Learning Center offers infant and toddler room, daycare and extended...

Maria J says "Your child will not only learn at Amazing Panda, they be will loved on and cared for by the most sincere and genuine staff who truly love working with...

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As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave Johnston, IA

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Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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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...
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Mercedes's Daycare

317 NE Trent Ave Elkhart, IA

I'm currently trying to start my own in home daycare. I've only got two years professional experience (I worked at a daycare in the infant and toddler rooms and I was a nanny to a amazing one year old.) However I have taken care of children my whole life. Those two years were the best because it didn't feel like a job. My...

Wonder Years Academy

3838 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
Child care
Wonder Years Academy is a childcare and educational facility located at 3838 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. The school is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a safe and stimulating environment from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

McKenna C. says "Lala is the best director I have ever had for my children. My oldest went here for awhile then i switched now my younger to go here. I will say this is...

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Toddler Town

1204 Frazier Ave Des Moines, IA

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Toddler Town is an independent Daycare Center. I provide an safe playful environment for children. Daycare hours run from 6:00 am- 6:00 pm Monday-Friday

Childserve Childcare Center

5609 Greendale Rd Johnston, IA

Child care
Preschool
Located in Johnston, Iowa, ChildServe Childcare Center offers childcare and early education programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. It uses the Creative Curriculum that holds the belief that children learn best by doing. It involves developmentally appropriate programs that promote Arts, Mathematics,...

Grandma Mary's Child Care

1539 22nd St Des Moines, IA

Child care
Preschool
Grandma Mary's Child Care provides a childcare program in Des Moines, 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. Grandma Mary's Child Care welcomes toddlers to school-aged...
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Patty's In-home Child Care

1719 34th St Des Moines, IA

Hi! I'm Patty Hotka and I'm starting an in-home child care this fall of 2016. Opening date is Tuesday, September 6th. We have 3 full time openings for children infant to 5 years. We are located near Beaverdale and across the street from Witmer park. My home is safe, clean, smoke free, and pet free. We love to be outside!...

Helen W

3216 East 41st Street Des Moines, IA

I have raised my children, grandchildren, foster children and have loved every minute of it. I am patient, compassionate, and really enjoy caring for infants, toddlers and older kids, as I have been a Den Mother, helped with little league and know how the mothers feel when leaving their children with someone as I have had to...

Strickler Day Care

5120 Ne 5th St Des Moines, IA

Child care
Strickler Day Care offers a safe, secure, stimulating, and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has a capacity of 16 children and its facility is located at 5120 Ne 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Strickler Day Care provides children with plenty of activities that stimulates the...

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Toddler daycares near you in Ankeny, IA typically cater to children between three months to three years of age, though it's worth noting that this will vary by location. To get a better idea of the options available to you, connect directly with toddler daycares to understand any age requirements.

Generally, toddler daycare curriculum is based on learning through play. Learning activities at toddler daycares in Ankeny, IA may include free play, story time, arts and crafts, outdoor walks and social skills development. In toddler daycare settings, children are encouraged to explore their world through their physical senses and complete age-appropriate tasks with the guidance of a teacher. They are encouraged to follow their own interests and ideas while honing important cognitive and motor skills. Overall, toddler daycare curriculum is designed to create an enjoyable yet educational environment for young learners aged 18 months to 3 years old.

Choosing the right toddler daycare for your family near you in Ankeny, IA can be both a challenging and rewarding experience! Factors to consider include the quality of care, safety, location, costs, and qualifications of the staff. Taking the time to tour a toddler daycare center will be helpful in choosing the right fit, as it gives you the opportunity to ask questions at length and observe how the staff interacts with children firsthand. Choosing a daycare is a personal choice, and you should feel comfortable with the center you ultimately decide on.

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