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Recent child care center reviews in Waukee, IA

Kidz Corner

5.0

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 about Kidz Corner in Urbandale. Other than trusted family friends running an in-home, this is the only other option we have sought after for our...

- Temeshia B.

Alphabet Academy

5.0

All of the teachers that my son has had are so kind, loving and treat us like family. The office staff are wonderful and seem to know all the kids by name. I love the daily report and occasional photos. I also love that there are so many themed fun activities.

- Alice C

Amazing Panda Learning Center

5.0

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 children. In under 2 years, my child has not only learned life/motor skills, letter recognition and sounds, shapes, colors, numbers, animals, the...

- Maria J

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

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.

Child care centers in Waukee, IA

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

831 Ne Venture Drive, Waukee, IA

New Creations offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and faith-based learning environment for infants through school age children. We create stimulating, educational, and learning experiences that promote each child's social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our fully...

1.0

(1)

West Side Kids, Inc. is a childcare provider that serves the community of Waukee IA. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs for children ages six weeks to ten years old. The center provides complete developmental programs for 148 children and operates from Mondays...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, IA

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center is Waukee's Premiere Educational and Care Center offering Sign Language, Spanish, Yoga, and an Extensive Preschool/ Pre-k Educational Curriculum. We offer care for infants to school aged children with a before/after school care program. Call and...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center located in Waukee, IA is a licensed Child Care and Preschool facility that specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers comprehensive Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, and School-Age programs including...

1st Steps Childcare Center

95 Laurel St, Waukee, IA

First Steps Child Care Center in Waukee, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 121 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...

WAUKEE HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL

650 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA

WAUKEE HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL is an educational facility that serves the community of Waukee IAL. It offers an enriching environment and uses child-centered curriculum that foster self-confidence and sense of freedom among children. The school provides balanced learning by integrating recreational...

Waukee Head Start

540 Walnut St, Waukee, IA

The Waukee Head Start Center offers the Head Start program to children in Waukee, Iowa. Head Start prepares children from six weeks old up to five years old for further education by providing activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. New...

Darci's Daycare

1035 Se Waco Pl, Waukee, IA

Darci's Daycare is a child care facility located at 1035 SE Waco Pl. Waukee, IA. Their establishment opened in the year 2010. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and social behavior.

Toddler Town Daycare

575 Se Meadowlark Ln, Waukee, IA

Toddler Town Daycare is a childcare facility in Waukee, Iowa that caters to young children's needs in a safe and healthy environment. It provides an atmosphere of fun and learning that stimulates the children's curiosity, creativity and desire for learning. Toddler Town Daycare provides...

UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

111 DESOTO RD, VAN METER, IA

5.0

(1)

University Kids is a licensed childcare center and preschool serving children 6 weeks of age up to preschool aged children.  We understand this is your child’s home away from home and I will try to provide a safe, caring, homelike atmosphere for your children while at the same time providing for...

Kidz Corner

Kidz Corner

2957 86th Street, URBANDALE, IA

5.0

(3)

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.
5.0
"As an entrepreneur, I’m grateful to have flexibility in my working schedule to prioritize my roles as a wife & mom. As we started looking for daycares, it was so challenging to find care that would accommodate our flexible schedules and didn’t charge an arm and a...

Sydney M.


Alphabet Academy

Alphabet Academy

6355 Beechtree Drive, West Des Moines, IA

3.0

(4)

Alphabet Academy is a child care center and preschool inspired by the work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Alphabet Academy is designed with you in mind, parents who desire a unique and high-quality care and preschool experience nestled in a warm and inviting environment for their children ages 6 weeks to...
5.0
"Loving, nurturing, fun environment. Everyone from the administration to the teachers love the kids and do what's best for them. Our 4 and 2 year old children have thrived there"

Lucy F


Amazing Panda Learning Center

Amazing Panda Learning Center

2550 73rd St., Urbandale, IA

3.7

(3)

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...
5.0
"Awesome Daycare Center, with experienced professionals! Neat and clean! The owner Diane Koger takes pride in making sure your children are safe and welcomed!"

Cheries D


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


As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave, Johnston, IA

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.


West Des Moines Child Care Center

West Des Moines Child Care Center

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

3.0

(5)

5.0
"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 center and truly feel that things are improving daily. We receive great communication from the teachers as well...

Brooke R


In Loving Arms Infant Care

In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(2)

I specialize in infant care and I currently am looking for new infants starting now. I offer personalized infant care in my home in a very relaxed and safe environment. I am very friendly, outgoing, bubbly, honest, trusting, and reliable. I have 3 children of my own. (13,11, and 7). In addition to...
5.0
"For this age group it is so important to have a nurturing environment. Infants need to be touched and held which is not the case in a commercial daycare setting. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for infant care to call Hailee"

Amy


Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

5859 Ashworth Road, WEST DES MOINES, 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...

Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale

Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale

3054 86th Street, URBANDALE, 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...

Cadence Academy Preschool Grand

Cadence Academy Preschool Grand

1809 Grand Avenue, WEST DES MOINES, 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...

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