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Recent family child care reviews in Johnston, IA

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

5.0

Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space.

- Matt F.

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

KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

5.0

we have 3 kiddoes in, been there since November. They are very engaged. They have a centers time where they rotate from room to room where they kids get rotated, and it really helps their engagement.

- Lisa V.

In Loving Arms Infant Care

5.0

For this age group it is so important to have a nurturing environment. Infants need to be touched and held which is not the case in a commercial daycare setting. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for infant care to call Hailee

- Amy

West Des Moines Child Care Center

5.0

Our family has been with West Des Moines Child Care Center for the past 6 years. We love this center. We have been a part of many transitions with the center and truly feel that things are improving daily. We receive great communication from the teachers as well as the director!!! Our children...

- Brooke R

Family child care in Johnston, IA

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

As We Grow Childcare & Preschool

10015 NW 61st Ave, Johnston, IA

5.0

(1)

As We Grow Childcare and Preschool is focused on providing the highest quality of care and education for infants, toddlers and preschool children. While providing a stimulating early learning experience, which promotes each child's individual social, emotional, physical and cognitive development....
5.0
"Great Family environment! Nice to see a center that focuses on the children instead of being a large space."

Matt F.


LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

LOVING ARMS CHILDREN'S CENTER

6270 MERLE HAY RD, JOHNSTON, IA

Here at LACC we offer high-quality, consistent, and committed care to support the child(ren) and family as a whole. The majority of our staff have 10+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education with our Lead Teachers having either their college degree or CDA. We strive to follow a faith and...

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....

Megan's Child Care

8912 Longview Drive, Johnston, IA

I have immediate openings (looking for full time and year round) for my in-home daycare in the Johnston area near Summit Middle School. Daily activities may include crafts, science experiments, open play, reading, and outdoor play. Learning about counting, colors, shapes and letter sounds are also...

ABC Tree LLC

5675 Foxboro Rd, Johnston, IA

ABC Tree LLC in Johnston, Iowa is a 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.

Apple Tree Children's Center

5623 N. W. 86th Street Ste. 100, Johnston, 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...

Jennifer's Busy Bees

5540 NW 61st Place, Johnston, IA

I am a 27 year old mother of two just starting out. I'm opening up my home to a small group of kiddos. I have more than 10 years experience and a degree from Des Moines Area Community College. I am also CPR/First Aid Certified. I believe in nothing but love. Please let me know if you have any...

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


KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

KIDS COMPANY OF CLIVE

1306 NW 138TH ST, CLIVE, IA

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(2)

Come join Kids Company - FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED - serving the Waukee, Clive and surrounding communities SINCE 1985. When you walk in the door, it will feel like home. We provide a caring, loving environment - along with a structured, educational curriculum that prepares every child for the next...
5.0
"I love that they mimic an elementary school. I have two daughters there and i know it is really going to prepare them for kindergarten. I like that three is always a good plan and structure. My kids love it"

LIz A.


In Loving Arms Infant Care

In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(2)

I specialize in infant care and I currently am looking for new infants starting now. I offer personalized infant care in my home in a very relaxed and safe environment. I am very friendly, outgoing, bubbly, honest, trusting, and reliable. I have 3 children of my own. (13,11, and 7). In addition to...
5.0
"We recommend Hailee Olsasky as your childcare provider. She has cared for our daughter, Aela, since January 2014. It is clear to us that Aela is happy to be there every day at pickup. Hailee is friendly, caring and dependable. It is easy to discuss the needs or...

Hailee O.


West Des Moines Child Care Center

West Des Moines Child Care Center

1721 25th St. Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA

3.0

(5)

4.0
"We and our child love the staff. They treat our little guy as if he was their own. They are very attentive to everything we have to say :)"

Nicole


Smart Kinder Care Preschool

Smart Kinder Care Preschool

8509 Century Drive, West Des Moines, IA

5.0

(1)

Our program is designed to help each child individually, to get prepared and confident for Kindergarten! Our program runs Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and is designed for 2-5-year old children in a mixed age group. Breakfast, lunch and snack are served daily. The benefits of a 5-day preschool...
5.0
"As a trained early childhood educator myself, it was a challenge to trust anyone else with my son. But I can say Smart Kinder Care is phenomenal. They are amazing teachers who send multiple pictures and daily communication so I can stay informed, they provide a...

Tricia


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...

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...

CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

CAPITOL PARK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

800 E 12TH ST, DES MOINES, IA

Starting at $1032/mo

We are a child care facility located in down town Des Moines that has been in operation since 1968. We are licensed to care for up to 100 children on a daily basis. We partner with many community partners to ensure we provide the best quality of care to all children including: Des Moines Public...

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...

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

831 Ne Venture Drive, Waukee, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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