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We have 19 daycares in De Soto, IA! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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100 ACRE WOODS CHILD CARE CENTER

805 Guthrie St De Soto, IA

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
The 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center provides a childcare program in De Soto, 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 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center welcomes toddlers to school-aged children and is open from six AM to six PM.
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TRADITIONS CHILDREN'S CENTER VI - UNIVERSITY

1195 SE UNIVERSITY WAUKEE, IA

4.0(4)

10 mi

Academic
Preschool
Child care
Day 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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UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

111 DESOTO RD VAN METER, IA

5.0(1)

3 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
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 their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. We offer a complete curriculum starting with our infants and continuing through our preschool program.  The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, working with large and small motor skills, letter, number, color and word recognition, math and reading concepts, writing, and life lessons.   Mission Statement Provide a safe, high quality childcare center for the children in the Van Meter and surrounding communities.  University Kids will provide a cognitively based program that encourages creative and independent thinkers. University Kids is dedicated to seeing all children thrive academically and socially.
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Nannies of Des Moines, LLC

1460 SE Bishop Dr Waukee, IA

9 mi

Nannies of Des Moines, LLC is a full service nanny agency placing genuine and kind-hearted nannies with loving families in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Families &amp; Nannies please apply on our website!
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New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

831 Ne Venture Drive Waukee, IA

9 mi

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 accredited curriculum is written in house and includes activities such as music, art, reading, sensory, and science. We make sure every child will be fully ready for Kindergarten!

Toddler Town Daycare

575 Se Meadowlark Ln Waukee, IA

9 mi

Child care
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 age-appropriate activities that help in the development of physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills.

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Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Drive Waukee, IA

9 mi

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 schedule an appointment for a tour today!!!

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Dr Waukee, IA

9 mi

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 Spanish, Sign Language, and Yoga classes.

A.C.E. Day Camp

1319 Pitzer Rd Earlham, IA

10 mi

A place where kids can be kids! A fun learning environment, filled with activities and outdoor exploring. Children will feel at home here and receive lots of encouragement.

Darci's Daycare

1035 Se Waco Pl Waukee, IA

9 mi

Child care
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.

Cathy's Day Care

250 Nw 4th St Earlham, IA

10 mi

Child care
Cathy's Day Care is devoted to providing a caring community known for providing quality early educational programs to a diverse population. The center prepares children for a lifetime of learning through actively involving them in meaningful experiences.

West Side Kids

31435 Panther Creek Road Adel, IA

9 mi

I have recently worked in a daycare center. I've been babysitting since I was around 11 years old and am currently expecting a baby in July.

Sunshine Kids

1503 HyVue St. Adel, IA

9 mi

In home childcare/daycare

Waukee Head Start

540 Walnut St Waukee, IA

9 mi

Child care
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 Opportunities, Incorporated runs the Waukee Head Start Center.

1st Steps Childcare Center

95 Laurel St Waukee, IA

9 mi

Child care
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 development.

WAUKEE HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL

650 Ashworth Dr Waukee, IA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
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 activities with academics.

Chrissy's Daycare

320 NE Whitetail LN. Waukee, IA

9 mi

In-Home daycare
I still enjoy providing childcare after 21 years of giving care. Wonderful loving families & great communication is the key. Many families I still see after all these years. I have my CPR & First aid Cert. & keep it current. As I teach water babies too in the evenings. I genuinely enjoy people & love kids. I am located out of my Waukee home & it is a loving environment. I serve at my church Lutheran Church of Hope. I have been a member of for 16 yrs. & they require background checks to work with the children. I have many great references from over the years & all that are current. I would enjoy to hear from you if you would like to meet or ask anymore questions. Thank you for looking at my listing. Chrissy

FAITH LUTHERAN PRE SCHOOL

602 S 14th St Adel, IA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Faith Lutheran Preschool is a licensed early education provider offering pre-kindergarten learning programs that are staffed by certified teachers. The center has two classes: one for kids who are three years old and one for those who are four years of age. The focus of each class is developing children’s social and kindergarten readiness skills.

Kids Campus

1205 13th Street Adel, IA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Kids Korner LC is an establishment situated in Adel, IA that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently admits young children in the surrounding neighborhood and is open every week from Mondays to Fridays. This child care started their operations in the year 2005 and is now having a maximum capacity of 184 students in their center.

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in De Soto, IA

Daycare centers near you in De Soto, IA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in De Soto, IA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in De Soto, IA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in De Soto, IA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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