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Recent family child care reviews in Altoona, IA

Shandra's ABC Academy

5.0

Shandra is absolutely amazing! We found her here on care.com, and it was the best thing that could have happened for our son! He absolutely loves going to Shandra's in the morning, and it is so hard to get him to want to leave in the afternoons! My son is now 20 months old, and since beginning with...

- Cassie S.

Ronda's Daycare

5.0

Ronda had watched my daughter for 2 years now, and my daughter absolutely adores her. She is very flexible with our schedule and cares for her like her own. It makes me feel so much better knowing my daughter loves going to daycare even when I have to work long hours.

- Alyssa F.

Little Endeavors Inc

5.0

We have been going to Little Endeavors for 7 years. It's a great place for kids to learn and grow. 145/hr is not accurate in this description.

- Laura

Little Monkey's Daycare

5.0

Jessica is a wonderful child care provider! She has one of the biggest hearts. Jessica is very patient and understanding! She is a wonderful mother you can tell by how happy her boys are and treats other children as her own.

- Andrea V.

Family child care in Altoona, IA

In Home Daycare

In Home Daycare

7171 NE 27th Ave, Altoona, IA

I am a mother of a very active two year old little boy. I am in In-home childcare provider for infant age and up. My hours are 6:30am to 5:30pm. Breakfast, Lunch and snacks are provided everyday. Daily sheets are given to parents each day with detail structure of the days activities, moods, what we...

ABC Childcare is a local daycare center that offers child care services geared towards young children. Based at 1902 4th Street Southwest, the company serves families living in the Altoona, IA area. ABC Childcare has served the community since they opened in 2012.

Altoona 8th Street Child Care

907 8th St SW, Altoona, IA

Our mission is to be a place where your child can learn and grow, while safely exploring the joy of being a child. Our philosophy is for children to feel safe and loved in an environment where both center play and teacher-directed activities are offered. Children are given the opportunity to explore...

Skylar's Daycare

115 Dooley CT SW, Altoona, IA

Hi, my name is Skylar. I'm looking to start a quality in-home daycare out of my home beginning around the end of May. We are currently finishing our basement to have a larger toy room! The hours I will be providing are 6:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday. I am looking for 3-4 children around the...

Sky's Childcare

115 Dooley CT SW, Altoona, IA

Hi, my name is Skylar. I'm looking to start a quality in-home daycare out of my home beginning around the end of May. We are currently finishing our basement to have a larger toy room! The hours I will be providing are 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. I am looking for 3-4 children around...

Adventure-Life Preschool

1700 8th St SW, Altoona, IA

Adventure-Life Preschool in Altoona, 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 71 children in preschool.

Children Of Christ Preschool

600 1st Ave N, Altoona, IA

Children Of Christ Preschool in Altoona, 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 Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 22 children in preschool.

Judith Ann Little Day Care

710 5th St Se, Altoona, IA

Judith Ann Little Day Care in Altoona, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to school age that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to...

Angie's In Home Daycare

206 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA

Angie's In Home Daycare in Altoona, Iowa is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children. 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.

Shandra's ABC Academy

Shandra's ABC Academy

5189 Evans Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA

5.0

(3)

My goal as an in-home care provider is to provide the highest quality of care for you and your family. I strive to create a nurturing home environment where your child can have fun while building a well rounded foundation to grow on! I have many years of experience in both private and center...
5.0
"Shandra is absolutely amazing! We found her here on care.com, and it was the best thing that could have happened for our son! He absolutely loves going to Shandra's in the morning, and it is so hard to get him to want to leave in the afternoons! My son is now 20...

Cassie S.


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...

The Olive Branch

The Olive Branch

5515 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA

The Olive Branch Home Daycare has full time openings. We are a husband and wife team that operates a small, smoke free, in-home daycare. I have over 10 years experience in childcare, and my husband has over 8 years experience working with individuals with special needs and disabilities. Certified in...

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

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...

Scullen Home Daycare

Scullen Home Daycare

6255 SE 19th St, Des Moines, IA

I have a large home between Easter Lake and Southridge Mall. I offer in home daycare for kids of any ages.

Kayla's Kids

Kayla's Kids

7115 SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA

Hello! My name is Kayla and I am very excited to tell you about my childcare services. I have worked in several different childcare settings including babysitting, daycare centers, and my own in-home daycare. I love caring for children and am excited to do what I love!

Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St, Des Moines, IA

5.0

(3)

I have watched children in my home forever but now they are all in school. I need to find more children to fill the empty spots and to help people to not have to pay center prices. I love spending time with the children and watching them learn thru play. Every child is special and deserves to have...
5.0
"she is great with the children and my kids loved to to see her everyday"

Ronda W.


Little Endeavors Inc

205 Se Oralabor Rd Ste A, Ankeny, IA

3.4

(5)

Little Endeavors, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 204 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.
5.0
"We have been going to Little Endeavors for 7 years. It's a great place for kids to learn and grow. 145/hr is not accurate in this description."

Laura


Little Monkey's Daycare

Little Monkey's Daycare

3819 Glen Ellen Dr., Des Moines, IA

5.0

(5)

Little Monkey's Daycare is an in-home Daycare and is located near Brubaker/Hoyt schools on the East side of Des Moines. My hours are 6:00-6:00. I started my first daycare in 1993 and have experience with children with Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, tube feedings, Asthma and Down syndrome. I am...
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful child care provider! She has one of the biggest hearts. Jessica is very patient and understanding! She is a wonderful mother you can tell by how happy her boys are and treats other children as her own."

Andrea V.


Drake Head Start Highland Park

4260 Nw 6th Dr, Des Moines, IA

Drake Head Start Highland Park is an establishment situated in Des Moines, IA that provides services for the students in the community. This child care organization accepts children and is open full time every week from Mondays to Fridays. This child care center started operating in the year 2005...

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