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In Home Child Care

5.0

Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I think she's the best! :)

- Ava's M

Somerset Child Care

5.0

We had the privilege training with Dr.(D.Th) Namoo Carolan. She is an Author of a published book A Pilgrim's Cross- Resurrecting the Broken Soul in America". She did a workshop on "When Tragedy Strikes a Congregation". From natural disasters to family tragedies, they do occur. Does your staff now...

- Frank A

Debbie S.

5.0

Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any hesitation!

- Samantha T.

Clap Your Hands Childcare

5.0

Ms. Peggy is absolutely amazing! Our rainbow baby, Charlotte loves her and we sure do too. Being a foreign family it is definitely hard to excel Charlotte in developmental areas but Ms. Peggy has taught her so much and Charlotte just catches on so quickly. We are so thankful that Ms. Peggy is under...

- Solay

Porter Child Care

5.0

Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone else but her watch our child....

- Care member

Drop-in child care in Johnston, IA

Taffe Family Daycare

10018 Agate Lane, Johnston, IA

I am a stay at home mom with an 18 month old little boy and a new baby on the way. I have decided come March I will be opening my home as a small in home daycare. If you are expecting now and looking for daycare come Spring, Please check us out! I have 15 years+ experience will all ages of children....

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...

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...

Grand View Child Development Center

Grand View Child Development Center

3451 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA

At Grand View we have so much to offer: * Infant to 12 yrs. care *Full-time care *Half day Pre-School *Before & after school care *Transportation to and from most local schools *Extremely low rates *Gold assessments on children birth to 6 years old...

Dragon Tots

Dragon Tots

1728 17th St, West Des Moines, IA

Registered provider located in a quiet neighborhood in West Des Moines. Will have openings for kids from 6 wks. to 5 yr. Our hours are from 7am to 5:30pm, Monday thru Friday. We offer a loving, clean, safe, bilingual and educational environment for your child to grow, learn and play. We are a...

Amy's Clubhouse

1401 DeWolf St, Des Moines, IA

I have decided that with my passion for children I'd love to stay at home & do childcare. I know how pricey daycares & for the same structure I'm half the price! My references will tell you that the kids hate to leave my house, WHY you ask? Because we have so much fun!! I have MANY years working...

Kb Daycare

Kb Daycare

3215 SW Olde Ivy Circle, Ankeny, IA

Starting July 17th, I will provide drop-in daycare in a family/home environment. In addition to providing, same-day daycare, I will provide your child with age-approriate lessons, crafts, songs and healthy, nourishing snacks and meals. Please check out my website for more information....

Lidia's Place

835 24th Street, West Des Moines, IA

Hello, I am in home day care provider that has available spots for full-time, part-time, drop-in upon availability, and date nights! I am open Monday-Friday 6am-6pm, offer balanced meals/snacks, and a preschool curriculum. CPR/first aid certified.

Laughing Lunas Childcare

1012 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA

I offer nanny services for 1-2 families. This includes drop off and pick up of children, some light house cleaning and chores done as well.

Bree's Busy Bees

4114 Lay St, Des Moines, IA

Hi there, Welcome to Bree's Busy Bees and thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We are a small in home daycare that focuses on each child's needs. We love free play time as it shows our strengths and how well we can work with others. We are always looking to have more friends come...

Roxy's Daycare

3135, Des Moines, IA

Hello I'm Roxy I'm a mother of 6. Alexander 22, Paige 22, Brandon 21, Zach 18 ( they are all grown out and on there own), Madlyn 10 and Landon 9. I've done daycare for 23 yrs and I have lots of vary happy mommy and daddys. I love my job and would never want to do anything more. I give your little...

Jay's Duckling Daycare

2513 37TH ST, Des Moines, IA

I am the Owner of Jays Duckling Daycare. I am a Mother of 4 and CPR and First Aid Certified. My hours are Mon-Thurs 6am to 9pm and Friday 6am to 5pm. Prices Start at 100.00 depending on age and Hours. I also do drop offs how ever it does depend how many kids I have that day and if you give 24 hour...

Amber's Daycare

610 SE 8th Street, Ankeny, IA

Our days right now are as follows: Breakfast in mornings followed by outside play or a walk possibly to a park to play or just walking. Free play inside while I make lunch. Lunch is between 11:30 and 12:00. After lunch we clean up what messes have been made from free play, and then follow that up...

Kate's Christian Nannies

Kate's Christian Nannies

P.O. Box 3632, Urbandale, IA

Kate's Christian Nannies is Des Moines' premier Christ- centered, full- service nanny referral agency offering personalized service to our valued families. Our focus is to ensure the safety and well-being of your children by placing only the most loving, responsible, trustworthy Christian Nannies....

In Home Child Care

In Home Child Care

3810 Pecan Ln, Mont Belvieu, TX

5.0

(2)

I am a stay-at-home mom of two. I have a passion for raising my children, and chose to make a full-time career out of it. My children are 2 & 3. I offer in home child care during the week, weekend date night sitting, and last minute drop offs. I live in the center of Mont Belvieu, TX in the...
5.0
"Ava is my daughter, she has always been beautiful inside and out. She is just fantastic with children. Ava will value your children and love them like her own. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and finds the good in all things. Good Luck in your search, but I...

Ava's M


Somerset Child Care

Somerset Child Care

10271 Highland Green Dr, Jerome, MI

5.0

(6)

Here at Somerset Child Care we appreciate you trusting us with your child. That is why we have late evening care available and last minute drop-ins along with weekends available to meet your work schedule as busy parents or if you just want to have a date night, you can drop off your child in a...
5.0
"Mrs Carolan, specializes in infant care She is very detailed with daily infant report. We trust her with our child, it gives me a very peaceful feeling that she cares so well. I had only 6 weeks of maternity leave, had to look no further for care, because Mrs....

Alex


Debbie S.

Debbie S.

1 Clarendon Hills Road, Clarendon Hills, IL

4.9

(9)

*All day care *Before school/after school- will drop off or pick up *Date nights/over nights *CONVENIENT 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK* My goal is to have small groups of children and take care of them as my own. I would love to have long term families and build relationships with them and the children. I...
5.0
"Debbie is great about accommodating changes in our schedule and checking in about and honoring any preferences we had about our daughter's care...food, naps, activities, etc. Her love for the kids in her care is obvious and genuine. I recommend her without any...

Samantha T.


Clap Your Hands Childcare

Clap Your Hands Childcare

909 Knoll Ridge Way, Inman, SC

5.0

(7)

This is a contracted childcare and a drop in childcare service. We care for ages 6 weeks old up to 8 years old. Drop in childcare service (minimum age 1 years old) requires a minimum of 2 hours of childcare service ($15.00 per/hour). This is a family home daycare with a complete classroom set-up. We...
5.0
"My son had been with Clap Your Hands since he was 6 weeks old until he was 11 years old. When I first went there i was put on the wait list for a month. It was worth waiting. My son loves reading about 2-3 books a week. He is doing very well in school. Ms. Peggy...

Silvia S


Porter Child Care

Porter Child Care

PO Box 161253, Boiling Springs, SC

5.0

(17)

Hey! My name is Brooklynn Godwin. I am the owner and caregiver for Porter Child Care. I have over ten years experience in childcare. I have just recently graduated college and I am a part of the Air Force National Guard. I make my schedule as flexible as I can, by offering pick-ups, drop-offs, date...
5.0
"Brooklyn has been watching our son since he we moved to the area over six years ago. She has seen our family grow and supported us through major life events as well! Now our daughter who was born last year is cared for by Brooklynn and we would not allow anyone...

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