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Recent child care center reviews in Polk City, IA

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

5.0

Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space.

- Matt F.

LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

5.0

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 special place in our heart for treating our son so very well. Couldn't be happier!

- Care member

First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes

5.0

Best daycare in town. Have used others, glad I finally got a spot here. There is a reason the waiting list is so long.

- Judy

Ankeny Lil' Tots Learning Academy

5.0

They are very pleasant to work with! They have been an amazing daycare, especially not having any family close by and it's so nice to trust where you are dropping your children off at!

- Sam M.

Apple Tree Children's Center

5.0

My preschooler really enjoyed her time at Apple Tree these past several months while I was in school. Everyone was very caring and communicated well. I am very thankful for how excited my daughter was everyday when I picked her up and that she loved being there!

- Kristen T.

Child care centers in Polk City, IA

Kids Play

1321 Sunset St, Polk City, IA

Kids Play offers a fun and exciting place for children of Polk City, Iowa and its surrounding communities. This childcare facility offers age-appropriate activities and equipment that meet the children's growth and developmental needs. It provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment where...

5.0

(1)

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....
5.0
"Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space."

Matt F.


LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

6270 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA

3.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 special place in our heart for treating our son so very well. Couldn't be happier! "

Care member


Jacqueline's Childcare

Jacqueline's Childcare

4612 NW 8th Street, Ankeny, IA

I will be starting an in-home childcare for infants starting in August, 2017. I will becoming DHS registered and be participating in Iowa's Food Program. I have over 15 years of experience working with children...including being a nanny, preschool teacher, developmental specialist, and child care...

First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes

441 Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA

4.2

(5)

First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes in Grimes, 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 127 children from infants to preschool.
5.0
"Best daycare in town. Have used others, glad I finally got a spot here. There is a reason the waiting list is so long."

Judy


Ankeny Lil' Tots Learning Academy

732 SE Shurfine DR, ANKENY, IA

Starting at $230/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
" They are great and flexible. No issues at all."

Amber C.


Apple Tree Children's Center

5623 N. W. 86th Street Ste. 100, Johnston, IA

5.0

(1)

As parents ourselves, we understand that choosing the best educational child care for your child is one of the hardest decisions you have to make. Quite simply, we believe that Apple Tree is the best preschool for what you want as a parent and what your child needs to grow and thrive. We believe...
5.0
"My preschooler really enjoyed her time at Apple Tree these past several months while I was in school. Everyone was very caring and communicated well. I am very thankful for how excited my daughter was everyday when I picked her up and that she loved being there!"

Kristen T.


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.
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


LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

6270 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA

Loving Arms Children's Center located in Johnston IA is a learning center that offers a Christian-based education program for children. It provides a loving and nurturing Christian environment where children are encouraged to excel academically. The center offers secured and safe facility for 126...

Lauras Home Daycare

6957 N Baseline St, Ankeny, IA

Lauras Home Daycare provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be...

The Club House Learning Center

1932 SW Third St, Ankeny, IA

1.0

(1)


2 for U Childcare

6950 Northeast 14th Street Suites 3638, Ankeny, IA

2 For U Daycare is a family run business. The owners are Jaycie Miller and Jill Schafer, sisters, and Lisha Curry, Mother. The business was started with one child back in 2008, in-home, and continued to grow to sixteen children. We decided to make the change to a Center to provide more room for the...

Puddle Jumpers Preschool, LLC

6204 Country Ridge Ln, Johnston, IA

Puddle Jumpers Preschool provides a childcare program in Johnston, 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 Puddle Jumpers Preschool is...

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...

Ms. Hollie's Preschool

1118 Timberlane, Huxley, IA

Ms. Hollie's Preschool is a locally owned and operated early education facility that offers center-based learning programs for preschool children. Located at 1118 Timberlane, the company serves families residing in the Huxley, IA area. Ms. Hollie's Preschool can accept 20 students who are four years...

Creative Kids Learning Center

1535 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA

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...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Ankeny

929 E. First, Ankeny, IA

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...

Childserve Childcare Center

5609 Greendale Rd, Johnston, IA

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...

Teddy Bear Daycare

112 South Dalander St, Madrid, IA

Teddy Bear Daycare located in Madrid IA is a childcare provider that offers a safe and caring environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate activities that help children develop their full potentials. The center promotes good values to ensure that children will be responsible...

Lilypad Learning Center, LLC

620 N Highway 69, Huxley, IA

Lilypad Learning Center, LLC is an early childhood education provider that offers learning programs for preschool children. The company is based in Huxley, Iowa and is open to children of up to four years old. The company also provides before and after-school care and summer programs geared for...

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