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Child care centers in Altoona, IA

ABC Childcare

1902 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA

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ABC Childcare is a local daycare center that offers child care services geared towards young children. Based at 1902 4th Street Southwest, the company serves families living in the Altoona, IA area. ABC Childcare has served the community since they opened in 2012.
School type:

Child care

Altoona 8th Street Child Care

907 8th St SW, Altoona, IA

State license verified

Our mission is to be a place where your child can learn and grow, while safely exploring the joy of being a child. Our philosophy is for children to feel safe and loved in an environment where both center play and teacher-directed activities are offered. Children are given the opportunity to explore...

Judith Ann Little Day Care

710 5th St Se, Altoona, IA

Judith Ann Little Day Care in Altoona, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to...
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Child care

Angie's In Home Daycare

206 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA

Angie's In Home Daycare in Altoona, Iowa is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children. 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.
School type:

Child care

Children Of Christ Preschool

600 1st Ave N, Altoona, IA

Children Of Christ Preschool in Altoona, 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 Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 22 children in preschool.
School type:

Preschool

Child care

Adventure-Life Preschool

1700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA

Adventure-Life Preschool in Altoona, 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 71 children in preschool.
School type:

Preschool

Child care

5.0

(3)

My goal as an in-home care provider is to provide the highest quality of care for you and your family. I strive to create a nurturing home environment where your child can have fun while building a well rounded foundation to grow on! I have many years of experience in both private and center...
"Shandra is a natural at connecting with children of all ages. She is caring, compassionate, and patient. She has cared for all three of my daughters who range in age from 7 months to 7 years. My girls always look forward to their time with Shandra!"

Nikki

7262 - La Petite Academy of Ankeny

7262 - La Petite Academy of Ankeny

929 E. First, ANKENY, IA

State license verified

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...
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Child care

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

225 East 1st Street, ANKENY, IA

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...
School type:

Child care

Day Care

Grand View Child Development Center

Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

At Grand View we have so much to offer: * Infant to 12 yrs. care *Full-time care *Half day Pre-School *Before & after school care *Transportation to and from most local schools *Extremely low rates *Gold assessments on children birth to 6 years old...
School type:

Child care

Preschool

Shining Bright Learning Center

Shining Bright Learning Center

1300 Metro East Drive, Suite 106, PLEASANT HILL, IA

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children a biblical education as a Christian daycare in a fun and safe environment that prepares them for kindergarten. We have a fresh new center and a full staff ready to love and care for your children.
Philosophy: Faith based, Developmental (play-based), Academic
School type:

Day Care

Preschool

Child care

CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

800 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA

Starting at $1032/mo

We are a child care facility located in down town Des Moines that has been in operation since 1968. We are licensed to care for up to 100 children on a daily basis. We partner with many community partners to ensure we provide the best quality of care to all children including: Des Moines Public...
Philosophy: Academic, Developmental (play-based)
School type:

Child care

Preschool

Hazelnut Learning Academy

Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA

At Hazelnut Learning Academy, we are focused on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We offer high-quality education for preschool children both academically and holistically. STEM is built into all of our activities. Kids will learn about nature first hand in our butterfly...
Philosophy: Academic, Cooperative, Montessori, Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature
School type:

Preschool

Child care

1701 - MTA Des Moines

1701 - MTA Des Moines

610 Center Street, DES MOINES, IA

State license verified

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...
School type:

Child care

Crayons Cradles And Cribs

Crayons Cradles And Cribs

4043 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA

In-home daycare openings for ages 6 weeks and older. Food will be provided unless otherwise indicated. A menu and schedule will be provided weekly and/or monthly. This is a great way to have personalized care for your son or daughter from someone you can trust. I am more than qualified. I am a...
Kayla's Kids

Kayla's Kids

7115 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA

Hello! My name is Kayla and I am very excited to tell you about my childcare services. I have worked in several different childcare settings including babysitting, daycare centers, and my own in-home daycare. I love caring for children and am excited to do what I love!

Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St, Des Moines, IA

I have watched children in my home forever but now they are all in school. I need to find more children to fill the empty spots and to help people to not have to pay center prices. I love spending time with the children and watching them learn thru play. Every child is special and deserves to have...
"Really love how my son leans and interacts with Ms. Ronda! She has truly been a blessing and I am very grateful for her!"

Tyneisha O.

Little Endeavors Inc

205 Se Oralabor Rd Ste A, Ankeny, IA

3.4

(5)

Little Endeavors, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 204 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.
School type:

Preschool

Kindergarten

Child care

"We have been going to Little Endeavors for 7 years. It's a great place for kids to learn and grow. 145/hr is not accurate in this description."

Laura

The Puff and Stuff's Childcare Center 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. The Puff and...
School type:

In-Home daycare

Preschool

Child care

Toddler Town

1204 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA

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
Philosophy: Developmental (play-based), Outdoor/nature, Cooperative
School type:

Child care

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Recent child care center reviews in Altoona, IA

Shandra's ABC Academy

5.0

Shandra is absolutely amazing! We found her here on care.com, and it was the best thing that could have happened for our son! He absolutely loves going to Shandra's in the morning, and it is so hard to get him to want to leave in the afternoons! My son is now 20 months old, and since beginning with...

- Cassie S.

Ronda's Daycare

5.0

Ronda had watched my daughter for 2 years now, and my daughter absolutely adores her. She is very flexible with our schedule and cares for her like her own. It makes me feel so much better knowing my daughter loves going to daycare even when I have to work long hours.

- Alyssa F.

Little Endeavors Inc

5.0

We have been going to Little Endeavors for 7 years. It's a great place for kids to learn and grow. 145/hr is not accurate in this description.

- Laura

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