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Mercedes's Daycare

Mercedes's Daycare

317 NE Trent Ave, Elkhart, IA

I'm currently trying to start my own in home daycare. I've only got two years professional experience (I worked at a daycare in the infant and toddler rooms and I was a nanny to a amazing one year old.) However I have taken care of children my whole life. Those two years were the best because it...

Jacqueline's Childcare

Jacqueline's Childcare

4612 NW 8th Street, Ankeny, IA

I will be starting an in-home childcare for infants starting in August, 2017. I will becoming DHS registered and be participating in Iowa's Food Program. I have over 15 years of experience working with children...including being a nanny, preschool teacher, developmental specialist, and child care...

Maria's House Christian Daycare

Maria's House Christian Daycare

225 N Cherokee Dr, Polk City, IA

In home day care opening 6:30am-5:30pm. Hello My name is Lorena the owner Maria's House Christian Daycare, dedicated to loving and learning. I am approved by DHS category A Provider. I will through the Food Program. I support children and families by helping each child to reach their full potential...

Anna's In-home Care

Anna's In-home Care

2087 SW Cascade Falls Dr, Ankeny, IA

I am a mom of four 11, 9, 7 and 4. Now that my kids are older and in school I want to start up caring for children again. My passion and love has always been for children. I come from a large family of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. I started doing babysitting jobs at age 11 through high school and...

Care By Breanna

Care By Breanna

2509 NW Maple St, Ankeny, IA

**Currently looking to fill Fall 2016 spots for teacher's schedule only!** I am a stay-at-home mom and in-home child care provider looking to provide quality care for your little ones. I have three children, a 9 year old son, and 5 and 3 year old daughters that all enjoy meeting new friends....

Wonder Sprouts Daycare, LLC

Wonder Sprouts Daycare, LLC

505 SE SHARON DR, Ankeny, IA

Small daycare in SE Ankeny for families on a school calendar (no care over breaks). I have a Master's degree in education and know play is the main avenue of learning in early childhood. We have a flexible play-based preschool curriculum with lots of outdoor time and space!

3.0

(2)

I operate a loving, Christian-based child development home with lots of fun and engaging learning activities, individualized weekly lesson plans, daily written communication and strive to provide an environment where every child feels like this is their "home away from home."
5.0
"I have heard that this daycare is excellent"

Jon B.


Storytime Childcare

84 Main St, Maxwell, IA

Storytime Childcare located in Maxwell, IA provides affordable, reliable, and quality childcare and preschool services for children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years old. Storytime Childcare is a non-profit day care facility that operates Mondays through Fridays from 6 AM to 6 PM with a...

La Petite Academy of Ankeny, IA

La Petite Academy of Ankeny, IA

929 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

My Learning Safari

206 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA

1.0

(1)


Once Upon A Dream In Home Daycare

113 SW Sharmin Drive, Ankeny, IA

Sarah Cordero Once Upon A Dream In home Daycare 515 745 6469 Hello and Thank You for your interest in "Once Upon a Dream" in home daycare. Starting an in home daycare has been a dream of mine since 2008. I started out in the childcare field the summer of 2007, not knowing years later this would...

Amy's Childcare

Amy's Childcare

4808 NW 2nd CT, Ankeny, IA

I am currently a Licensed Early Childhood Educator getting ready to open a childcare business in my home in August 2015. I have 3 full-time slots available for 12 months-preschool aged children, 1 part-time slot available for Tuesday, Thursday, possibly Friday and 1-2 before and after school slots...

Bondurant Preschool

306 Grant St S, Bondurant, IA

Bondurant Preschool is a non-profit and state-licensed preschool that is dedicated to developing young children physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Based in Bondurant, Iowa, the facility operates classes four days per week during mornings and afternoons. The company accepts...

2 for U Childcare

6950 Northeast 14th Street Suites 3638, Ankeny, IA

2 For U Daycare is a family run business. The owners are Jaycie Miller and Jill Schafer, sisters, and Lisha Curry, Mother. The business was started with one child back in 2008, in-home, and continued to grow to sixteen children. We decided to make the change to a Center to provide more room for the...

Brittney's Childcare

Brittney's Childcare

701 Lincoln Street SE, Bondurant, IA

I am the proud mama of four kiddos, two are in school full-time and one is in preschool. We are a smoke-free, pet-free home and do not own guns. I earned my undergraduate degree in Social Work and worked in the field with children for 5 years. Specifically, I worked with children as a Behavioral...

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3704 NW Kline St, Ankeny, IA

Stay at home mom, I have kids of my own. As a mother, I know how difficult it is to take your child/children to someone or a center to care for, but I believe in treating people as I want to be treated. I'm fun, loving, caring and I love kids very much. I believe in our next generation and Leaders...

Abby's Daycare

3412 Maple St Sw, Bondurant, IA

I am open 6:45-5. Iv been doing daycare for almost 5 years now. I am a mom of 3, so have lots of experience with kids and babies, and I am CPR certified! We keep busy during the day doing crafts, story time, outside or inside play. We do have a rest time as well, or nap time depending on the age of...

Kim And Lori's Daycare Kids

Ankeny, Ankeny, IA

We would like to offer your child a daycare with 30 years of experience. Our curriculum is to prep the children for school and have a safe environment with lots of TLC! We, also, have a nice outdoor play area for the kids to run around and have fun! During the days, we plan outings with the kids....

Robyn's Daycare

915 SE Kensington, Ankeny, IA

I offer in home daycare on the SE side of Ankeny. I have been running my daycare for 20+ plus years, Daycare is open Monday through Friday7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We offer a non-smoking home, backyard play area, meals and snack, and discounted rate for siblings

La Petite Academy of Ankeny

929 E. First, ANKENY, IA


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