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We have 60 child care centers in Urbandale, IA! Compare and find the best child care center to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale

3054 86TH ST URBANDALE, IA

1 mi

Day Care
Child care
At Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale, our dedicated teachers and proprietary curriculum work hand-in-hand to help children reach their full potential during each developmental stage. We take an individualized approach to early childhood education and modify classroom activities so they fit the needs, interests, and current skill level of each child in our care. We believe in creating a learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and we partner with our parents so that we can further encourage their child’s growth and development. We provide parents regular feedback on how their child is progressing towards important developmental milestones and we send out a monthly Reflections piece to provide guidance on how they can support our Ascend Curriculum at home. We have an open-door policy at our daycare center and we encourage parents to visit at any time and stay for any length of time they feel is necessary. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool Urbandale , IA

4401 114th Street URBANDALE, IA

3 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
About Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool in Urbandale, IA At Generation Next Urbandale, we are committed to nurturing the whole child through a secure, joyful, and rich environment. Located in the heart of Urbandale, Iowa, our early learning center serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, helping them grow into confident, curious, and compassionate learners. We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why we combine research-based curriculum, purposeful play, and individualized care to create meaningful experiences every single day. Whether your child is an infant, a toddler, or a budding school-age explorer, Generation Next provides the tools, love, and structure they need to thrive.
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Kiddie Academy of Urbandale

14101 DOUGLAS PKWY URBANDALE, IA

5.0(1)

5 mi

Preschool
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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Amazing Panda Learning Center

2550 73rd St. Urbandale, IA

3.0(3)

< 1 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
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 daycare, preschool classrooms, summer camp opportunities, before and after school, and wrap-around opportunities. Accepting child care assistance, with limited space. Contact us today! We look forward to meeting you and helping your child grow!

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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Kidz Corner

2957 86TH ST URBANDALE, IA

5.0(3)

1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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Kidz Corner is a full-service licensed drop-in center. We want to make dropping off and picking up simple and hassle free. We provide flexibility for you, and fun for your kids.

Temeshia B. says "If you're looking for good quality, affordable, dependable daycare with flexible scheduling and drop-in options, I can't tell you enough good things...

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Kate's Christian Nannies

P.O. Box 3632 Urbandale, IA

4 mi

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Kate's Christian Nannies is Des Moines' premier Christ- centered, full- service nanny referral agency offering personalized service to our valued families. Our focus is to ensure the safety and well-being of your children by placing only the most loving, responsible, trustworthy Christian Nannies. We feel honored to assist you in whatever you nanny needs might be. Contact us today to find out more!
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Traditions Children's Center, Inc.

3802 92nd Dr Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Traditions Children's Center located at 3802 92nd Drive, Urbandale, Iowa is one of eight centers that offer complete child care programs in the state. The center provides infant to school-age care and preschool education, serving children ages six weeks up to twelve years old. Traditions Children's Center is open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Mill Pond Kids Daycare

6833 Mill Pond Dr Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

In-Home daycare
Mill Pond Kids Daycare a childcare program in Urbandale, 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. Mill Pond Kids Daycare welcomes infants up to school-aged children and is open Mondays to Fridays.
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Apple Tree Children's Center

3054 N. W. 86th Street Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

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 that we are the best preschool in Iowa!
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Integrity Life Skills Learning Center

10654 Justin Dr Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

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Integrity Life Skills Learning Center is a learning center that offers programs and services designed for children, youth, and adults. Located at 10654 Justin Drive, the company serves the residents of the Urbandale, IA community. Integrity Life Skills Learning Center is open during Tuesday evenings.
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Wise Daycare

4801 64th St Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

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Wise Daycare creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
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Des Moines Christian Early Education

13007 Douglas PKWY #400 Urbandale, IA

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Des Moines Christian Early Education in Urbandale, 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 Christian-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 190 children in preschool.
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The Learning Loft

2955 86th St Urbandale, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
The Learning Loft in Urbandale, IA provides an upscale environment that includes a unique curriculum for kids. They address the children's developmental needs with daily field trips and theme-based experiences. This child care facility offers semi-structured programs including group times, exploration, reading, motor activities, music, and other educational activities.
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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER V - WHITE OAK LANE

9809 WHITE OAK LANE JOHNSTON, IA

5.0(4)

3 mi

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines, offer before and after school care and transportation to more than 30 schools. Classes go on a variety of field trips to familiarize children with physical activities such as bowling, mini-golfing and gymnastics, as well as trips to pumpkin patches, parks, the movies, and the Science Center of Iowa. We work with Raccoon River Park and Polk County Conservation to provide education on the local environment. Each center features park-like playgrounds, with plenty of room for children to explore the outside world. During the summer, Traditions hosts outdoor days, where students may enjoy outdoor activities like splash pads, ice cream trucks, and Soccer Shots. For over 40 years, Traditions has provided quality childcare across the Des Moines Metro Area, our caring and nurturing staff working hard to meet each child’s individual needs at every stage of development. Traditions Children's Center V buildings 100 and 200 are both rated a 2 star in the IQ4K program through the State of Iowa.

Care Member says " A Wonderful, Caring Environment for Our Child We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Traditions Children’s Center V. From day one, the staff...

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CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

800 E 12TH ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 Schools (for our Universal Preschool classroom); Early Head Start Child Care Partnership for our Infant/Toddler Program (children 0-3; and classroom consultants); IA AEYC consultants work with preschool classrooms; Polk County ECI; United Way and Women United; Clive Lion Club does vision screenings; EveryStep Nursing Services does Health & Safety tools and hearing screenings; Central Rehabilitation Children's Therapy Services provides gross motor, fine motor, speech, and language therapy to children needing additional services; and many more!

Jessica M. says "My kids have been there about 3 years and it’s been fine. They’ve made it very easy for me to obtain wic as they have a wic clinic at the sight once a...

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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER VI - UNIVERSITY

1195 SE UNIVERSITY WAUKEE, IA

4.0(4)

7 mi

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Traditions Children’s Center, we offer comprehensive childcare including infant care, a full preschool programs, before and after school care, and summer programs. Our centers value teamwork, kindness, empowerment, gratitude, and accountability, striving to set your children up for success. Our centers, located in Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, and West Des Moines, offer before and after school care and transportation to more than 30 schools. Classes go on a variety of field trips to familiarize children with physical activities such as bowling, mini-golfing and gymnastics, as well as trips to pumpkin patches, parks, the movies, and the Science Center of Iowa. We work with Raccoon River Park and Polk County Conservation to provide education on the local environment. Each center features park-like playgrounds, with plenty of room for children to explore the outside world. During the summer, Traditions hosts outdoor days, where students may enjoy outdoor activities like splash pads, ice cream trucks, and Soccer Shots. For over 40 years, Traditions has provided quality childcare across the Des Moines Metro Area, our caring and nurturing staff working hard to meet each child’s individual needs at every stage of development.

Care Member says "We started all 3 of our kids at Traditions in Waukee when they were 14 weeks old and they all still attend! The teachers have been amazing with each...

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Primrose School of West Des Moines

8080 Coachlight Drive WEST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(2)

7 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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 "Primrose has been so supportive of our two boys. They have welcomed each of them with their own personalities. The teachers truly care about the kids....

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1701 - MTA Des Moines

610 CENTER ST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(1)

6 mi

Child care
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 provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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West Des Moines Child Care Center

1721 25th St. Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA

3.0(5)

6 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care

Brooke R says "Our family has been with West Des Moines Child Care Center for the past 6 years. We love this center. We have been a part of many transitions with the...

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KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

1306 NW 138TH ST CLIVE, IA

5.0(3)

5 mi

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Come join Kids Company - FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED - serving the Waukee, Clive and surrounding communities SINCE 1985. When you walk in the door, it will feel like home. We provide a caring, loving environment - along with a structured, educational curriculum that prepares every child for the next step of Kindergarten! We would love to share with you - on what sets OUR preschool program apart from all the others! 39 years of proven success and HAPPY FAMILIES! Come see what we are all about! Call 515-991-6356 and ask for Emily - we would love to set up a tour and tell you more! NOW ENROLLING for Fall 2024-25 - as we are looking to expand and open up another preschool classroom! Let's do this!

Lisa V. says "we have 3 kiddoes in, been there since November. They are very engaged. They have a centers time where they rotate from room to room where they kids get...

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Recent child care center reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA

Child Care Centers in Urbandale, IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Kiddie Academy of Urbandale

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Amazing Panda Learning Center

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...

- Maria J

Kidz Corner

If you're looking for good quality, affordable, dependable daycare with flexible scheduling and drop-in options, I can't tell you enough...

- Temeshia B.

FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Urbandale, IA

Child care centers near you in Urbandale, IA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Urbandale, IA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Urbandale, IA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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