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Recent child care center reviews in Waukee, IA

Iowa Christian Academy

5.0

Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA.

- Erica M.

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

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.

Head Start Ashworth Center

5.0

A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children

- Briana J.

Blessings Care for Kids

5.0

My daughter has been at Blessings for 5 months and I could not be happier with our experience thus far. Gina, the director, is absolutely phenomenal. She genuinely cares about each and every child, and makes us feel like Blessings is a second home for our little one. The entire staff at Blessings...

- Jordan O.

Child care centers in Waukee, IA

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

14300 Hickman Road, CLIVE, 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...

Kiddie Academy of Urbandale

Kiddie Academy of Urbandale

14101 Douglas Parkway, URBANDALE, IA

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...

New Horizons Academy

New Horizons Academy

1119 5th St, West Des Moines, IA

AlRazi Academy is a full time school, Preschool and Child care. At AlRazi Academy we work together in a nurturing environment to make sure that the students are well taken care of, taught, loved and respected as a unique individual. We always strive to provide the best quality and learning...

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...

5.0

(1)

Iowa Christian Academy s (ICA) Early Education Center offers a Kinder-Prep program taught by Christian educators. ICA combines academic excellence, in a loving Christian environment to provide an early education experience that prepares students for success in elementary school and beyond. ICA's...
5.0
"Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA."

Erica M.


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


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.


Head Start Ashworth Center

1025 28th St, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

The Head Start Ashworth Center offers a comprehensive child development program for financially challenged families and children in West Des Moines, Iowa. The program seeks to prepare children for kindergarten by providing them support in education, health, nutrition and other social services that...
5.0
"A beautiful stable environment for my children!!! They loved it. The teachers were really there for my children"

Briana J.


Blessings Care for Kids

Blessings Care for Kids

6820 Ashworth RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA

Starting at $840/mo

5.0

(2)

We believe that at daycare kiddos should feel as comfortable as they would at home, like an extended version of their family is with them all day. That is exactly our philosophy! Siblings remain connected, friendships that last way past their Blessings years are made and the level of love and...
5.0
"I have taking my two year old son to Blessings Care for Kids for four months now and we have been so happy with the care he has received. It was difficult for me to take my son to daycare but I know that we chose the right place with how happy he has been. He loves...

Stephanie R.


Traditions childrens center

210 S41st Apt 3205, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Iowa stae says five star and it is"

Roger S


Wonder Years Academy

3838 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

Wonder Years Academy is a childcare and educational facility located at 3838 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. The school is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a safe and stimulating environment from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
5.0
"Lala is the best director I have ever had for my children. My oldest went here for awhile then i switched now my younger to go here. I will say this is the only daycare center I will trust with my kids and Lala is very involved in the daycare center and is always...

McKenna C.


Seeds of Faith Learning Center

10395 University Ave, Clive, IA

Seeds of Faith Learning Center is a ministry of the Faith Lutheran Church located at 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa. The center offers programs for two-year-old, three-year-old and pre-kindergarten children, providing them a hands-on approach to learning. Seeds of Faith Learning Center...

Imagine Learning Center

300 SW 1st St, Grimes, IA

It is the objective of Imagine Learning Center to care for the emotional, physical, social, developmental, and cognitive well-being of each child in its care. This objective is met by providing a stable, caring environment, and quality, age appropriate curriculum which recognizes each child s right...

Montessori Children's Center

8509 Alice Avenue, Clive, IA

2.3

(3)

Montessori Children's Center is a locally owned and run Pre-School and Childcare Center operating in the same location in Clive since 1974. Children discover the world around them through activities, exploration and interaction. We create individual learning programs, stressing self-motivation...
5.0
"Amela, We are disappointed your employment didn't work out during your probationary period here at MCC. We strive to create a loving environment for our families. We follow all protocol as given to us by DHS. It is really disappointing to see all the negative...

Jan


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...

First Assembly of God

2725 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

First Assembly of God is a child care facility in Des Moines that is licensed by the state of Iowa to handle a maximum of 242 children. The center offers a Christian-based curriculum focusing on children’s overall growth that includes their spiritual development. The company services infants up to...

Montessori Children's House

1505 42nd St, West Des Moines, IA

The Montessori Children's House provides a childcare program for in West 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 using the...

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...

Kids Room-Child Care

929 9th St, West Des Moines, IA

Kids Room-Child Care has been in the childcare business for over 20 years. They offer Part-time child care & playschool year round. The center believes in giving children a chance to develop socialization skills early in life may be the best gift a parent can give.

Klassic Kids Child Development Center, Inc. is a state-licensed facility that offers child care and learning programs for preschool kids. The company is based in Des Moines, Iowa and is open to children ages six weeks to five years old. Klassic Kids Child Development Center’s facilities can...

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