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Polk County Child Care Centers

335 Child Care Centers

Looking for child care in Polk County? Browse child care centers serving families throughout the county. Compare provider details, parent reviews, programs, and contact information to help find the right option for your family. Need more assistance? Simply contact the child care referral agency or the licensing agency listed on the right!

Top Childcare Centers in Polk County

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Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool LLC
★★★☆☆ 2.5 (12)
✔ Transportation ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
6 weeks to 12 years old
Hours
Mon - Fri · 630am to 600 pm
Capacity
218 children
Rating
★★★☆☆ 2.5 (12 reviews)
License
#43390
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Transportation, Subsidized Care
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Loving Arms Children's Center
Johnston, IA
✔ Transportation ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
6 weeks to 6 years
Hours
Monday-Friday · 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday
Capacity
126 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#27920
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Transportation, Subsidized Care, Accredited
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Cadence Academy Preschool - Clive
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
6 weeks - 10 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30am - 6pm
Capacity
102 children
Rating
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
License
#25879
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Ankeny Christian Childcare
Ankeny, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Transportation ✔ Before/After School
Ages Served
6 weeks - 12 year olds
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:15AM - 5:45PM
Capacity
135 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#27717
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Transportation, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool, Accredited
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Cadence Academy Preschool - Urbandale
Urbandale, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Transportation ✔ Before/After School
Ages Served
6 weeks - 10 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Capacity
150 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#27551
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Transportation, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Camp, Preschool
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Cadence Academy Preschool - West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Subsidized Care ✔ Pre-K
Ages Served
6 weeks - 10 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · M - F, 6:30am - 6:00pm
Capacity
122 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#26555
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Cadence Academy Preschool - Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30am - 6pm
Capacity
110 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#28339
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Cadence Academy Preschool - Grand
West Des Moines, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
6 weeks - 7 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30am - 6pm
Capacity
118 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#26701
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Christ The King Daycare
Des Moines, IA
✔ Subsidized Care ✔ Pre-K
Ages Served
2 to 5 years old
Hours
Monday - Friday · Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Capacity
114 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#27900
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Preschool
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Shining Stars Child Development Center III, Inc
Pleasant Hill, IA
✔ Transportation ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
0-12
Hours
Not listed
Capacity
142 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#50369
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Transportation, Subsidized Care
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Children's Garden
Des Moines, IA
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
Not listed
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Capacity
100 children
Rating
No reviews yet
License
#26358
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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All Star Day Care
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Subsidized Care ✔ Pre-K
Ages Served
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30AM - 5:30PM
Capacity
123 children
Rating
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
License
#25462
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Altoona Campus Kids Klub-Four Mile
★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care ✔ Camp
Ages Served
Not listed
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:15AM - 6:00PM
Capacity
80 children
Rating
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
License
#30761
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Camp
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Traditions Children's Center I
★★★★☆ 3.5 (3)
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
Not listed
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Capacity
150 children
Rating
★★★★☆ 3.5 (3 reviews)
License
#16664
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool
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Traditions Children's Center II Bldg 200
★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
✔ Accepting Infants ✔ Before/After School ✔ Subsidized Care
Ages Served
Not listed
Hours
Monday - Friday · 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Capacity
126 children
Rating
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
License
#25468
Enrollment
Not listed
Programs
Accepting Infants, Before/After School, Subsidized Care, Pre-K, Toddlers, Preschool

Common questions

The answers people ask us for most often.

How do I contact a provider I found here?

In most cases the provider’s direct number is included in their listing. When it is not, we list the number of the Child Care Licensing Program — you may call that number for more information, or search for the provider online.

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I run a daycare — how do I correct or remove my listing?

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County Resources

Child Care Resource & Referral of Central Iowa

808 5th Ave
Des Moines IA 50309

Call (515) 246-3563 or Toll Free (800) 722-7619 (For In-State Use Only)
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit iowaccrr.org/

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
Note: will refer to local licensing contacts