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Recent child care center reviews in West Des Moines, IA

In Loving Arms Infant Care

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

West Des Moines Child Care Center

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 as the director!!! Our children...

- Brooke R

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.

Iowa Christian Academy

5.0

Love the staff and nurturing environment at ICA.

- Erica M.

Traditions childrens center

5.0

Iowa stae says five star and it is

- Roger S

Child care centers in West Des Moines, IA

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


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


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.


Iowa Christian Academy

2501 Vine Street, West Des Moines, IA

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.


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


Alphabet Academy

Alphabet Academy

6355 Beechtree Drive, West Des Moines, IA

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

The Children's Place Preschool

The Children's Place Preschool

5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA

We are a Nationally Accredited Childcare Provider serving children from six weeks to five years of age. We have a reputation for providing top-level family care. We teach using Creative Curriculum which is a play based philosophy that emphasizes following the lead of each child. Our mission is to...

Just Like Home Child Care Center

Just Like Home Child Care Center

9035 Coneflower Drive Unit 111, West Des Moines, IA


Blessings Care for Kids

Blessings Care for Kids

6820 Ashworth RD, WEST DES MOINES, IA

Starting at $840/mo

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...

Leuck Care Centers Inc

760 46th St, West Des Moines, IA

Leuck Care Centers Inc. provides childcare programs to the community of West Des Moines, IA. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.

Ashworth Rd Baptist DC & Learning Center

5300 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA

Ashworth Road Baptist DC & Learning Center in West Des Moines, IA supports the parents by providing the children with a nurturing and loving atmosphere with qualified staff. This child care organization discuss the student's social and academic needs with a mission in helping them develop and begin...

Traditions Childrens Center Inc

480 S 51st St Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA

Traditions Children’s Center, West Des Moines, IA, is a complete child care program for infants to school age children. They offer a comprehensive program available to 6 weeks old to twelve years of age. They provide a nurturing and caring environment that aims to foster your child’s growth.

Sesame LLC

6630 Mills Civic Pkwy #31, West Des Moines, IA

Sesame LLC is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and having fun.

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.

St Francis Of Assisi Preschool

7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA

St Francis Of Assisi Preschool in West Des Moines, IA offers an environment that stimulates and nurtures the whole child's development. They promote the children's spiritual, emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and creative growth. They feature various educational materials and learning play...

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...

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Ratings for West Des Moines, IA child care centers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Centers in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.