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.

Plymouth Nursery School

Plymouth Nursery School

Des Moines, IA 50312 | (515) 255-3271

Since 1954 Plymouth Nursery School (PNS) has been given the privilege and responsibility of guiding children through a learning experience. Through this experience, children anticipate, discover, wonder, appreciate and grow. It is the goal of the pro ...

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 274-6868

Science Center of Iowa Preschool sets the stage for three- and four-year-olds to make dynamic discoveries in the world that surrounds them, using all the incredible resources the Science Center of Iowa has to offer. Your little learners will flourish ...

The Nannies Unlimited

The Nannies Unlimited

Des Moines, IA 50327 | (515) 264-8288

The Nannies Unlimited Child Center and Preschool Inc. has realized that sharing the responsibility of meeting a child's needs can be a positive experience for the entire family relationship. We plan to serve as an advocate for each child's rights to ...

Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center

Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center

Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 262-3032

Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center is managed by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored childcare, early education, and work/life solutions. At Bright Horizons Family Solutions, we recognize how import ...

Wakonda Preschool

Wakonda Preschool

Des Moines, IA 50321 | (515) 285-8401

Through exposure to developmentally appropriate learning situations and tools with which to learn, we provide an atmosphere that will help your child grow socially, physically, and emotionally. Our goal is to provide and maintain a happy, positive, a ...

Walnut Street Extended Day Program

Walnut Street Extended Day Program

Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 242-8438

The Exemplary Early Learning Center is fully licensed by the Iowa Department of Human Services and is accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children. The Exemplary Early Learning Center is open year-round with its hours of ope ...

Wee Care Center

Wee Care Center

Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 265-5250

Wee Care Center is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

America's Children of Oakmoor

America's Children of Oakmoor

Des Moines, IA 50322 | (515) 270-2220

America's Children of Oakmoor is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 195 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Drake University Head Start-Highland Park

Drake University Head Start-Highland Park

Des Moines, IA 50313 | (515) 237-3421

Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development programs which serve children from birth to age five and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children ...

Ellis I. Levitt Boys & Girls Club

Ellis I. Levitt Boys & Girls Club

Des Moines, IA 50316 | (515) 280-5397

Ellis I. Levitt Boys & Girls Club is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 250 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Frank J Ross Boys & Girls Clubs-Moore

Frank J Ross Boys & Girls Clubs-Moore

Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 242-7651

Frank J Ross Boys & Girls Clubs-Moore is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club

Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club

Des Moines, IA 50311 | (515) 271-4560

Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 225 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Kids Connection-Holy Trinity School

Kids Connection-Holy Trinity School

Des Moines, IA 50310 | (515) 255-3162

Kids Connection-Holy Trinity School is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Little Angels Learning Center

Little Angels Learning Center

Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 285-2073

Little Angels Learning Center is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - King

Metro Kids - King

Des Moines, IA 50314 | (515) 242-7951

Metro Kids - King is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - McKinley

Metro Kids - McKinley

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

Metro Kids - McKinley is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - Morris

Metro Kids - Morris

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

Metro Kids - Morris is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - Park Avenue

Metro Kids - Park Avenue

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

Metro Kids - Park Avenue is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - Samuelson

Metro Kids - Samuelson

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

Metro Kids - Samuelson is a Licensed Center in DES MOINES IA, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Metro Kids - South Union

Metro Kids - South Union

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

Metro Kids - South Union is a Licensed Center in Des Moines IA, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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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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