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Once Upon A Dream In Home Daycare

113 SW Sharmin Drive Ankeny, IA

Sarah Cordero Once Upon A Dream In home Daycare 515 745 6469 Hello and Thank You for your interest in "Once Upon a Dream" in home daycare. Starting an in home daycare has been a dream of mine since 2008. I started out in the childcare field the summer of 2007, not knowing years later this would be my life. I worked in two...
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LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

6270 MERLE HAY RD JOHNSTON, IA

3.0(2)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Cooperative
+ 3 more
Here at LACC we offer high-quality, consistent, and committed care to support the child(ren) and family as a whole. The majority of our staff have 10+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education with our Lead Teachers having either their college degree or CDA. We strive to follow a faith and play based approach to care and...

Care Member says "Our son has been at Loving Arms since he was 5mo. He is loves his teachers/staff and made friends. The staff in the Infant and Toddler rooms have a...

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Garrison Daycare

2937 Walker St Des Moines, IA

In-Home daycare
Hello! I am 23 years old and looking to do full time in home babysitting/childcare. I have 11 years of experience in childcare. I helped worked in an in home daycare and babysat all through out middle school and high school. I have also worked in a childcare company. I have my CPR training, First Aid training, mandatory...

Roxy's Daycare

3135 Des Moines, IA

Special needs
In-Home daycare
Hello I'm Roxy I'm a mother of 6. Alexander 22, Paige 22, Brandon 21, Zach 18 ( they are all grown out and on there own), Madlyn 10 and Landon 9. I've done daycare for 23 yrs and I have lots of vary happy mommy and daddys. I love my job and would never want to do anything more. I give your little one a place to come and grow...

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Weekend daycare near you in Ankeny, IA is an invaluable asset for any family struggling to find a way to juggle busy weekend schedules. By providing weekend daycare, children are also able to participate in extracurricular activities and socialize with other children in a safe environment, which is often more fun for them than tagging along with errands or other adult resposibilities. Weekend daycare benefits can be summed up by providing necessary child care and offering the child socialization opportunities that would otherwise be missed.

To find the best weekend daycare for you in Ankeny, IA, it's important to research your options, check references and ensure the staff and facility meet your expectations. Start by reading online reviews on Care.com, and once you have gathered your list of potential weekend daycares, contact each facility to get more information on their policies, hours of operation and activities available for the kids. Don't hesitate to inquire about additional activities if desired. It's also recommended to take an in-person tour and ask questions firsthand. Visiting all weekend daycares you're interested in will give you the chance to evaluate the overall environment and make sure you feel comfortable with your choice!

Weekend daycare near you in Ankeny, IA is a great place for children of all ages to explore, create, and have fun. Activities vary between weekend daycares, but some activities that may be offered are arts and crafts, music and movement classes, theatrical or creative play productions, language classes, sports games, storytelling sessions and more. Through weekend daycare activities, children will be able to develop important skills such as communication and problem-solving with their peers. Moreover, weekend daycare provides an environment for children to socialize with one another and develop positive relationships.

Weekend daycare centers near you in Ankeny, IA must be equipped with a variety of health and safety policies to ensure the well-being of all children in attendance. Generally, all staff members should be trained in first aid and CPR and child care workers need to pass relevant background checks while having prior experience in caring for children. Adequate staff-to-child ratios depending on the age of the children is also necessary so that each child can receive the attention they need. To ensure the safety of everyone, weekend daycare centers should require regular cleanings and utilize cleaning supplies that are gentle yet effective, such as non-toxic formulations. Weekend daycare centers must also provide healthy snacks throughout the day and ensure that any activity taking place follows best practices for child safety.

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