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Recent family child care reviews in West Des Moines, IA

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

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 West Des Moines, IA

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)

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


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...

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...

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...

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...

The Children's Place Preschool

The Children's Place Preschool

5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA

We are a Nationally Accredited Childcare Provider serving children from six weeks to five years of age. We have a reputation for providing top-level family care. We teach using Creative Curriculum which is a play based philosophy that emphasizes following the lead of each child. Our mission is to...

Pitter Patter Playhouse

Pitter Patter Playhouse

3301 Brookview Drive, West Des Moines, IA

In-Home Child Care Provider with 14 years of experience. Looking to fill two child care openings that I currently have. I accept ages 6 weeks and up. I have had a lot of experience with all ages. My hours are 7:30-5:00, Monday-Friday. I am located in West Des Moines off of Valley West Drive. I am...

Ashworth Road Baptist DC & Learning Center in West Des Moines, IA supports the parents by providing the children with a nurturing and loving atmosphere with qualified staff. This child care organization discuss the student's social and academic needs with a mission in helping them develop and begin...

Care Bear Childcare

4805 Westwood Drive, West Des Moines, IA

My loving and nurturing home environment allows each child to grow to his/her potential. I believe in providing a family-type, developmentally, appropriate child care. I strive in a balance of differing ages, so that the children can learn to accept and appreciate the diversity of each age and...

Sara Loving Child Care

4205 Van Buren Dr, West Des Moines, IA

I stay at home with my 16 month daughter. I know what it means, looking for an honest home to keep your kids. My place is that long searching home you have been looking to keep your baby. Here, child respect and safety is my priority. I am a certified child care giver. Completed my child and...

Anne C's Child Care

298 58th Ct, West Des Moines, IA

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY CHILDCARE in my West Des Moines Home I currently have 1 openings for a child age two or older and I will have an infant opening starting February 3, 2020. I have a BA in Child Development and am State Registered with 20+ years experience. My hours are Mon-Fri 7am to 5:30...

Kids Room-Child Care

929 9th St, West Des Moines, IA

Kids Room-Child Care has been in the childcare business for over 20 years. They offer Part-time child care & playschool year round. The center believes in giving children a chance to develop socialization skills early in life may be the best gift a parent can give.

A Child's World - 68th St

475 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA

A Child's World - 68th St in West Des Moines, Arkansas 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 255 children.

Vine Street Child Care

2520 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA

Vine Street Child Care in West Des Moines, Iowa, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from infant to pre-school that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims...

Traditions Childrens Center Inc

480 S 51st St Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA

Traditions Children’s Center, West Des Moines, IA, is a complete child care program for infants to school age children. They offer a comprehensive program available to 6 weeks old to twelve years of age. They provide a nurturing and caring environment that aims to foster your child’s growth.

Leuck Care Centers Inc

760 46th St, West Des Moines, IA

Leuck Care Centers Inc. provides childcare programs to the community of West Des Moines, IA. The programs are designed to allow each child to discover more about themselves and their world around them. The center presents a variety of play experiences promoting motor coordination.

Mrs. Becca's Daycare

22nd St, West Des Moines, IA

I sadly have one of my daycare kiddos graduating to big kids school and therefore have an opening for one or maybe two kiddos. If you are looking for a reliable, loving and insured in home daycare provider please let me know. I like to keep my daycare small as to provide a good learning...

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Ratings for West Des Moines, IA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Family Child Care in West Des Moines, IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.