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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Urbandale, IA

Katie's @home Care

5.0

Katie is awesome! My daughter loves going there and feels right at home! I'm so glad that she found us!!

- Sarah T.

Seufert Child Care

5.0

We were so lucky to have Beth care for our first two children, both starting with her when each was 8 weeks old. Our oldest went to Beth until she was 4 years old and our second went until he was 2.5. Beth is an exceptional child care provider. We knew our children were, first and foremost, safe;...

- Molly S.

Garney's Daycare

5.0

This child care is not your average daycare. Garnet is a retired nurse who provides a warm, caring environment for children of all ages. She is prepared for all early stages of your child's development and is extremely knowledgeable about your child's health and well being. Unlike past daycare I...

- Taralyn

Drop-in daycares in Urbandale, IA

Clever Connections Childcare

Clever Connections Childcare

4017 68th Street, Urbandale, IA

Clever Connections is a small in-home family childcare that provides exceptional care and supervision to children ages 6 weeks -school age, while ensuring a safe and fun learning environment. We operate full time Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-5:30PM and provide a preschool curriculum that is...

Ms. Meg's Munchkins

Ms. Meg's Munchkins

4017 68th Street, Urbandale, IA

Small in-home daycare, providing care for up to five full-time children. Ages 12 months-school aged. Open from 7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday. Flat weekly rates. Age appropriate curriculum and activities. Structured schedules. Healthy meals and snacks. Pet Friendly Knowledgeable in state required...

Katie's @home Care

Katie's @home Care

5014 70th Place, Urbandale, IA

5.0

(1)

Hands on from cooking, baking, and to coloring. Being out doors when its nice. Military friendly. We ourselves are a military family. Willing to babysit overnights. We're just a friendly loving place for your child(ren).
5.0
"Katie is awesome! My daughter loves going there and feels right at home! I'm so glad that she found us!!"

Sarah T.


Samantha Clewell

Samantha Clewell

4616 154th St., Urbandale, IA

My name is Samantha Clewell and will be a recent graduate from Drake University. I will be graduating with my Elementary Education degree with endorsements in Reading and ELL. I am seeking a summer nanny position, while I am currently applying to schools in and out of state. I have had multiple...

Fun loving in-home daycare provider with 19 years of experience. Caring, nuturing environment with a daily schedule in place of singing, dancing and learning. Daily walks when weather permits. Morning snack, lunch and afternoon snacks provided. Laughter daily! References provided. Cell contact...

Apple Tree Children's Center

3054 N. W. 86th Street, Urbandale, IA

As parents ourselves, we understand that choosing the best educational child care for your child is one of the hardest decisions you have to make. Quite simply, we believe that Apple Tree is the best preschool for what you want as a parent and what your child needs to grow and thrive. We believe...

Marquardt Child Care

4410 NW 142nd Street, Urbandale, IA

My name is Andrea. I am a happy mother of two. I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I have taken multiple child care and parenting courses through high school and college. My business is welcoming to infants and children of all ages. In my home we enjoying learning, playing, and...

Cadence Academy Preschool - 927

3054 86th Street, URBANDALE, IA


Vesna Child Care

4016 79th Street, Urbandale, IA


Seufert Child Care

Seufert Child Care

4216 Western Hills Drive, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(6)

Hello and welcome to my profile. I have 19 years of experience as a child care provider and through that, I have gained knowledge that is applied to providing the best care possible. We focus on being kind, safe, respectful, and responsible. We learn through play and age-appropriate educational...
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Beth care for our first two children, both starting with her when each was 8 weeks old. Our oldest went to Beth until she was 4 years old and our second went until he was 2.5. Beth is an exceptional child care provider. We knew our children...

Molly S.


Garney's Daycare

Garney's Daycare

6560 Colby Ave., Windsor Heights, IA

5.0

(1)

This is a must see daycare home. In-home daycare setting, featuring large play area approximately 700 sq. feet with adjoining bathroom and food prep area, healthy meals, and loving, affectionate care. Daycare is supplied with many developmental toys. The daycare area has been totally renovated this...
5.0
"This child care is not your average daycare. Garnet is a retired nurse who provides a warm, caring environment for children of all ages. She is prepared for all early stages of your child's development and is extremely knowledgeable about your child's health and...

Taralyn


Nannies of Des Moines, LLC

Nannies of Des Moines, LLC

1460 SE Bishop Dr, Waukee, IA

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 & Nannies please apply on our website!

Happy Faces Child Care

Happy Faces Child Care

1737 17th Street, West Des Moines, IA

Hello! UPDATE 11/26/2023: Looking to fill three spots in our daycare! We offer a loving, clean, safe, bilingual and educational environment for your child to grow, learn and play. We are a non-smoking home. Feel free to email me or call/text for more information! Hola! Tengo 3 espacios...

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...

Esmeraldo P.

Esmeraldo P.

1405 SE 1st, Des Moines, IA


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...

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!

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....

Crayons Cradles And Cribs

Crayons Cradles And Cribs

4043 Dubuque Ave, Des Moines, IA

In-home daycare openings for ages 6 weeks and older. Food will be provided unless otherwise indicated. A menu and schedule will be provided weekly and/or monthly. This is a great way to have personalized care for your son or daughter from someone you can trust. I am more than qualified. I am a...

Eastside Child Development

Eastside Child Development

4106 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA

- Loving, home like environment. - Preschool Program - Large, fenced yard - Cloth diaper and breastfed babies welcome - 4 star rating on Quality Rating Scale

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