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Recent family child care reviews in Waukee, IA

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

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

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.

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 Waukee, IA

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...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center is Waukee's Premiere Educational and Care Center offering Sign Language, Spanish, Yoga, and an Extensive Preschool/ Pre-k Educational Curriculum. We offer care for infants to school aged children with a before/after school care program. Call and...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center located in Waukee, IA is a licensed Child Care and Preschool facility that specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers comprehensive Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, and School-Age programs including...

1st Steps Childcare Center

95 Laurel St, Waukee, IA

First Steps Child Care Center in Waukee, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 121 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...

Darci's Daycare

1035 Se Waco Pl, Waukee, IA

Darci's Daycare is a child care facility located at 1035 SE Waco Pl. Waukee, IA. Their establishment opened in the year 2010. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and social behavior.

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


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
"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

West Des Moines Child Care Center

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

3.0

(5)

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...

Brooke R


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.


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


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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Amazing Panda Learning Center

Amazing Panda Learning Center

2550 73rd St., Urbandale, IA

Amazing Panda Learning Center provides an enriched learning environment that is designed to help students get ahead. With years of experience, our staff is eager to help your child learn, grow and have fun doing it! Located in Urbandale, Amazing Panda Learning Center offers infant and toddler...

UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

UNIVERSITY KIDS LLC

111 DESOTO RD, VAN METER, IA

University Kids is a licensed childcare center and preschool serving children 6 weeks of age up to preschool aged children.  We understand this is your child’s home away from home and I will try to provide a safe, caring, homelike atmosphere for your children while at the same time providing for...

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...

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...

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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