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ISU Child Development Lab School

4380 Palmer HDFS Bldg Ste 0351 Ames, IA

Child care
ISU Child Development Lab School in Ames, 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 90 children from infants to preschool.
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Wandaleen L. Schulte Day Care

1503 Stafford Ave Ames, IA

Child care
Wandaleen L. Schulte Day Care is a childcare facility located at 1503 Stafford Avenue, Ames, Iowa. It offers a safe, secure, nurturing and stimulating environment suitable for children's growth and development. It also provides children with educational activities designed to stimulate the development of physical, social and...
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Anderson In Home Daycare

5512 Durant St. Ames, IA

I am a State Registered Daycare with one child of my own. I have been working in this field for 3 years and am also a Registered Nurse. Participate with the state food program, offer nutricious meals, daily appropriate activites, lots of space indoors and outdoors, lots of references. Will take children from age 8wks. and up to...
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Northwood Preschool Center

3012 Duff Ave Ames, IA

Child care
Preschool
Located in Ames, Iowa, Northwood Preschool Center prioritizes children's well-being. It aims to provide children with a child-centered learning environment. The Center offers accredited academic programs for children. It is operational every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:25 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and every Wednesday, 8:25...
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Ames Community Preschool Center

920 Carroll Ave Ames, IA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Ames Community Preschool Center provides a childcare program in Ames, 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 Ames Community Preschool Center welcomes toddlers...
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Kendra Olson Daycare

1307 Stafford Ave Ames, IA

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Kendra Olson Daycare is an establishment situated in Ames, IA that is providing services for the students in the community. This child care organization currently accepts young children and is open every week from Mondays to Fridays. This child care center started operating in the year 2010 and is accommodating a total of up to...
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Riverside Summer Camp

3001 Riverside Rd Story City, IA

The Riverside Summer Camp is a great place for kids to spend their summer break. It offers a great deal of fun, making new friends and praising God. The camp provides various activities that are Christ-centered, teaching children positive values and life skills.
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Erika Maass

3121 Stockbury St Ames, IA

I am a mother of three, ages 15, 7 and 4. I have always loved children and enjoy working with them. I believe in providing little ones with a loving, caring environment where they are stimulated and feel safe. I have ECE credits and psychology credits and I am CPR certified. I have watched children in my home and have worked as...
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Child Care Junction

1111 S Linn St Boone, IA

Child care
Child Care Junction is a center in Boone, IA that provides quality early education and care while enhancing the community's ability to develop. They sustain a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that commits to the students. This child care organization fosters children's growth while promoting a culture to achieve the highest...
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Des Moines YMCA Camp

1192 166th Dr Boone, IA

Des Moines YMCA Camp is a non-profit organization that offers ACA-accredited, camp-based programs during the summer. Located in Boone, Iowa, the company admits young children and adolescents. The company’s mission is to provide campers with a wide range of activities and experiences that support their physical, mental, and...
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Luella Kalvik Pre School

418 Cedar St Story City, IA

Child care
Luella Kalvik Preschool in Story City, IA provides nurturing and loving attention to kids in a place where they feel happy and safe. This state-licensed child care facility offers a caring atmosphere where children engage, expand and explore every Mondays to Fridays. They feature positive reinforcements and interactions in...
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Robinson Carousel Day Care Pre

1326 Lincoln Way Ames, IA

1.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
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Emerald Daycare

3318 Emerald Drive Ames, IA

My mission is to provide a safe, caring and educational environment for children, ages from newborn to 4 years of age. My focus is to provide an curriculum based program promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for children while meeting the needs for each child.
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Iowa 4-H Center

Extension 4-H Bldg Ames, IA

Iowa 4-H Center is a non-profit organization that offers ACA-accredited, camp-based programs during the summer. Located in Ames, Iowa, the company admits young children and adolescents. The company’s mission is to provide campers with a wide range of activities and experiences that support their physical, mental, and spiritual...
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It's A Small World, Inc.

2007 Melrose Ave Ames, IA

Child care
It's A Small World provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners and have them...
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University Community Childcare

100 University Village Ames, IA

Child care
The University Community Childcare provides a childcare program in Ames, 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 University Community Childcare welcomes infants...
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St Paul Lutheran Preschool Inc

610 15th St Ames, IA

Child care
Preschool
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool Inc is a Christian education provider that offers programs designed to help pre-kindergarten children prepare for formal schooling. The facility is located at 610 15th Street, Ames, Iowa and serves children who are three, four, and five years of age. The center is state-licensed, and they implement...
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Daycare centers near you in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, 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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