Des Moines, IA Child Care Centers

Child development centers in Des Moines vary in size as well as in scope. While some offer progressive curriculums and the latest advancements for preschools, others are more intimate daycare centers that take a more relaxed approach to childcare. Whatever your priorities, finding the right daycare center for your child is important. We’ve made the seemingly overwhelming task easier by collecting basic information such as size, location, and licensing information for child development centers in Des Moines into a single location. Simply click on the links below to learn more about Des Moines childcare centers that are dedicated to providing families with safe, quality childcare. You can also read reviews about various childcare providers to learn more about which is the right choice for your family. We always welcome comments and corrections, to better the browsing experience on our site.

Creative Center For Young Children

Creative Center For Young Children

Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 280-3032

CCYC (Creative Center for Young Children) Welcome to the Creative Center for Young Children! Where kids can think outside the lines. CCYC opened in August, 1991 to provide quality child care to the downtown worker. We are unique because we are the on ...

First Assembly of God Child Dev Ctr

First Assembly of God Child Dev Ctr

Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 279-2938

Affiliated with Des Moines First Assembly of God, our Child Development Center is one of the largest, single-owned centers in the state of Iowa with a licensing capacity of 242 children. Yet, each child receives loving attention and is valued for the ...

Grace Kids Care Center

Grace Kids Care Center

Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 276-0943

Grace Kids' Care Center opened in 2002. Through this ministry, we provide a Christian-based daycare for infants and children. We make quality child care available to qualifying low-income households by offering care at a reduced rate. Grace Kids' Car ...

Grace Preschool

Grace Preschool

Des Moines, IA 50311 | (515) 279-5942

Grace Preschool opened in 1966 as an outreach program of the church. Grace Drop-In Center opened a few years later. For over forty years, we have provided high quality care and early childhood education to children in the community and to our own chu ...

Holy Family School A.C.E.S.

Holy Family School A.C.E.S.

Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 262-8025

We exist to encourage, solicit and manage funds that provide Holy Family School with sufficient resources necessary to ensure an exemplary education designed to meet the needs of its students.

Iowa's Child Early Learning Community

Iowa's Child Early Learning Community

Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 282-1729

United Way leads our community ' families, care providers, schools, faith-based organizations and volunteers ' to improve learning and school success for children and youth.

La Petite Academy - Des Moines

La Petite Academy - Des Moines

Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 285-6975

La Petite Academy was established in 1968, with the purchase of seven university-sponsored schools. A pioneer in education-based care, La Petite Academy formulated the Journey Curriculum, which sets the standard for early childhood education. La Peti ...

Leaps and Bounds Children's Academy Inc

Leaps and Bounds Children's Academy Inc

Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 243-2929

It is a well-known scientific fact that the primary years of life are the most crucial for brain development and learning. At Leaps and Bounds Children's Academy, your child will gain practice in language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, social/emot ...

Meredith Drive Preschool

Meredith Drive Preschool

Des Moines, IA 50323 | (515) 276-4901

Meredith Drive Preschool has been a life-shaping ministry of Meredith Drive Reformed Church since 1971! We offer an outstanding faith-based preschool program for 2 1/2-5 year olds at both of our campuses: Meredith Drive in northwest De ...

Metro Kids - Brubaker

Metro Kids - Brubaker

Des Moines, IA 50317 | (515) 306-6848

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Capitol View

Metro Kids - Capitol View

Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 554-1324

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Cowles

Metro Kids - Cowles

Des Moines, IA 50324 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Greenwood

Metro Kids - Greenwood

Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Hanawalt

Metro Kids - Hanawalt

Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 783-9304

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Hillis

Metro Kids - Hillis

Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Howe

Metro Kids - Howe

Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Hubbell

Metro Kids - Hubbell

Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before and after school childcare program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day child ...

Metro Kids - Jackson

Metro Kids - Jackson

Des Moines, IA 50320 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Jefferson

Metro Kids - Jefferson

Des Moines, IA 50321 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

Metro Kids - Lovejoy

Metro Kids - Lovejoy

Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids is a fee-based before- and after-school child-care program available in elementary schools on school days. All kindergarten through fifth-grade students are eligible. Program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. On non-school days, all-day chi ...

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Iowa Child Care Licensing Agency

Iowa Department of Human Services
Division of Adult and Children Family Services
Bureau of Child Care and Community Services
Hoover Bldg., 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: 515-281-0429
Web Site: http://dhs.iowa.gov/licensure-and-registration
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