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Recent family child care reviews in Norwalk, IA

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

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

Smart Kinder Care 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 safe environment, exciting learning...

- Tricia

Family child care in Norwalk, IA

LIL' HANDS BIG DREAMS

LIL' HANDS BIG DREAMS

730 Main Street, NORWALK, IA

Starting at $850/mo

​​“Lil’ Hands Big Dreams offers a unique child care setting where your child can play, learn and grow in a fun, caring and family oriented environment!”

Being a stay at home mom has brought great happiness to me. But I know how it works when you work. Sometimes schedules get changed, overtime happens, and sometimes you have to work even when snow shuts down a city. We spend every day playing, crafting, making up plays...all so you have...

Brite Beginnings Child Development

708 North Ave, Norwalk, IA

Brite Beginnings Child Development is a licensed childcare facility nestled in Norwalk, Iowa that specializes in infants up to kindergarten students. The center can take in up to 17 children and offers innovative, developmentally appropriate child care services on a full-time and full day basis.

Carol's Child Care

1119 Gordon Ave, Norwalk, IA

Carol's Child Care in Norwalk, Iowa is committed to providing childcare services and early childhood education. It offers a home-like environment that is safe and secure, conducive to children's growth and developmental needs. It provides age-appropriate activities that supports the development of...

Jacareen May Manson Day Care

527 Beardsley St, Norwalk, IA

Jacareen May Manson Day Care is a licensed child care facility offering paid and subsidized daycare programs for young children. Based at 527 Beardsley Street, the company provides its services to the residents of the Norwalk, IA community. Jacareen May Manson Day Care operates on weekdays, and they...

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
"Excellent director, always responsive to any issues and works to solve concerns. From reading the above comments, yes there is some turn over, but you have to consider the center isn't a daycare, they are an education center. The staff I have seen leave and come in...

Sherri G.


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.


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


Christ the King Daycare Center

Christ the King Daycare Center

820 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA

Christ the King Day Care Center is a full day, year-round program. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The program is available to all children ages 2 to 5 years of age. We are licensed by the Department of Human Services. We are also members of CACFP, the Child and...

Sunshine Child Care Center, Inc.

Sunshine Child Care Center, Inc.

2142 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA

I am looking for a Preschool teacher for ages 4-5. This is a year-round program. A Child Development Associate or Early Education schooling is REQUIRED. We are located just south of downtown Des Moines. Please contact Kathy for further details.

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.

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...

Seufert Child Care

Seufert Child Care

4216 Western Hills Drive, West Des Moines, IA

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...

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!

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...

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center

1203 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA

A step above traditional day care organizations, Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center provides loving care and full-day programs for children ages two through five years old. In fact, we earned a Level 5 on the Iowa Quality Rating System for early childhood education the highest score...

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...

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...

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...

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