Best Toddler Daycares in West Des Moines, IA
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Discovery Preschool
Preschool program designed to create a strong academic and social foundation. Teachers introduce math, literacy, and science. Activities also include music, movement, art, pretend play, and group games. Children become an active part of their classroom community.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center and Daycare is a licensed childcare provider serving children from 6 weeks through Pre-K, with summer programs available for school-aged children....
Explorers
The growth that happens during this stage is remarkable. Your child’s brain is developing rapidly, and each day brings new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. This is why it’s important to choose more than basic child care. You want an environment that nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development. In our Explorers program, children begin building social-emotional skills through guided group interaction, learning how to engage with peers, build relationships, and work together. Intentional play is a core part of each day, blending creativity, movement, and learning in meaningful ways. Yellow Brick Road offers academic child care through the Creative Curriculum, providing research-driven activities that support early learning and development. With thoughtful guidance from teachers, children explore their world while building a strong foundation for future success.
Wobblers
It seems impossible to think that your scooting, walking, babbling, and talking toddler was once coming home with you from the hospital. These are critical years of development, and it’s crucial that your child receives the best possible care. Yellow Brick Road doesn’t only provide exceptional child care for families, we also build an academic foundation your child will carry throughout their life. Social-emotional growth is a strong focus as toddlers begin to understand play, relationships, and human connection. Through songs, literacy activities, and engaging lessons, children continue building these skills each day. While we follow a daily routine and schedule, we recognize that every child grows at their own pace and work to meet each child where they are in a gentle, nurturing way. Our Wobblers program implements the Creative Curriculum, offering research-driven activities rooted in language development and early learning. With constant supervision, guidance, and care from our teachers, children are supported as they begin to navigate their world and build a strong foundation for future academic success.
Also offers: Preschool
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Preschool program designed to promote self-confidence, independence, kindness, empathy, patience, and creativity. Children participate in engaging activities such as: gardening, puppet play,...
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Also offers: Preschool
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Cadence Academy Preschool provides parents peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a setting as nurturing as home.
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Also offers: Preschool
Responds quickly
Bright child care center designed to prepare children socially and emotionally for next educational steps. Teachers interact and play with children while teaching them life lessons and providing an...
Toddler Program
Our toddler program offers a lively and nurturing environment where your child can explore, create, and learn through hands-on activities. Toddlers engage in sensory play, build language skills during circle time, and express themselves through art, all while developing important social skills like empathy and cooperation. With plenty of opportunities for creative exploration, problem-solving, and group play, your child will build confidence and friendships in a fun, loving atmosphere.
Preschool
Our preschool program sparks curiosity and confidence through joyful, hands-on learning. Preschoolers build friendships, solve problems, and develop independence in a secure, nurturing environment.
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A Child's World at Jordan Creek is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. We have been providing quality childcare and preschool for over 19 years. Our family-owned and operated center offers your child a...
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Speaks Spanish
Primrose School of West Des Moines is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Coachlight Drive near Brookview Elementary School and...
Toddler Program
In our Toddler program, you’ll find carefully selected equipment that our newest walkers love to climb on, crawl through and hide in while stretching their gross motor skills. Teachers also use books, toys, games and other materials to create exciting explorations into colors, shapes, science and more.
Early Preschool
Our Early Preschool teachers partner with you to help your child learn important independent life skills like potty training and hand washing while paying close attention to all aspects of your child’s development.
Also offers: Preschool, Preschool Pathways
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Speaks Spanish
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool
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Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center and Daycare is a licensed childcare provider serving children from 6 weeks through Pre-K, with summer programs available for school-aged children....
Wobblers
It seems impossible to think that your scooting, walking, babbling, and talking toddler was once coming home with you from the hospital. These are critical years of development, and it’s crucial that your child receives the best possible care. Yellow Brick Road doesn’t only provide exceptional child care for families, we also build an academic foundation your child will carry throughout their life. Social-emotional growth is a strong focus as toddlers begin to understand play, relationships, and human connection. Through songs, literacy activities, and engaging lessons, children continue building these skills each day. While we follow a daily routine and schedule, we recognize that every child grows at their own pace and work to meet each child where they are in a gentle, nurturing way. Our Wobblers program implements the Creative Curriculum, offering research-driven activities rooted in language development and early learning. With constant supervision, guidance, and care from our teachers, children are supported as they begin to navigate their world and build a strong foundation for future academic success.
Explorers
The growth that happens during this stage is remarkable. Your child’s brain is developing rapidly, and each day brings new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow. This is why it’s important to choose more than basic child care. You want an environment that nurtures curiosity and supports healthy development. In our Explorers program, children begin building social-emotional skills through guided group interaction, learning how to engage with peers, build relationships, and work together. Intentional play is a core part of each day, blending creativity, movement, and learning in meaningful ways. Yellow Brick Road offers academic child care through the Creative Curriculum, providing research-driven activities that support early learning and development. With thoughtful guidance from teachers, children explore their world while building a strong foundation for future success.
Also offers: Preschool
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Christian daycare center offering age-appropriate learning and care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Daily activities include outside play, arts and crafts, dramatic play,...
Speaks Spanish
At Little Voyagers we nurture children from 6 weeks to 5 years. Durning the summer and winter months we have a School Age program for children 5-12 years. We provide a safe, supportive and engaging...
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Christian center offers services to preschool-aged children. Thematic curriculum encourages academic, religious, social, emotional, and physical development. Activities include bible stories, physical...
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Montessori childcare program offering services for toddlers, preschool and school-aged children. Teachers provide hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences that work on school-readiness and...
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Childcare facility offering educational programs for infants through preschool-aged children. Daily schedule includes a variety of educational and recreational activities that work on...
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New Creations Child Care offers nurturing and faith-based early childhood education. They provide an engaging environment that promotes the spiritual, social, and academic growth of each child.
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Our brand-new school in West Des Moines, Iowa is now open for enrollment! We are conveniently located off I-80 and Jordan Creek Parkway, doubling as a corporate-sponsored childcare location on the ITA...
Toddlers
Our toddler classrooms are energetic and engaging environments where little ones are encouraged to explore, move, and express themselves. Teachers foster growing independence and self-esteem through hands-on activities, daily routines, and nurturing support. Designed with zones like Creative, Active and Busy, Calm and Cozy, and Welcoming and Routines, each classroom helps toddlers master key skills in STEAM, fine and gross motor development, social relationships, and more. Carefully balanced routines and learning experiences help children build confidence as they proudly declare, “I did it myself!”
Preschool
Preschoolers at New Horizon Academy learn in joyful, curiosity-driven classrooms that build essential academic and social skills. Our award-winning, research-based curriculum lays the foundation for kindergarten readiness, while nurturing each child’s creativity, problem-solving, and self-confidence. Nine learning centers—including Art, Language and Literacy, STEAM, and Dramatic Play—encourage exploration in all developmental areas. Our teachers guide children in making decisions, building relationships, and developing independence as they discover their strengths and grow into capable learners.
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Child care center offering age-appropriate learning and care to infants through school-aged children. Students participate in group activities, outside play, free play, and educational curriculum....
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Daycare center providing care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Program aims to build self-confidence, expand social skills, and build friendships. Daily activities include stories, play...
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Child care center offering age-appropriate learning and care to infants through school-aged children. Students participate in group activities, outside play, free play, and educational curriculum....
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Private school offering childcare and preschool programs for infants and toddlers. Preschool program focuses school readiness and daily lessons include language development, math, science, reading,...
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Child care center offering age-appropriate learning and care to infants through school-aged children. Students participate in group activities, outside play, free play, and educational curriculum....
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Preschool program offering Head Start services to qualifying families and children. Teachers provide developmentally-appropriate activities and materials that work on school-readiness. Children and...
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Preschool and childcare program ran by West Des Moines United Methodist Church. Children participate in hands-on activities that work on physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual...
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Catholic preschool providing age-appropriate learning and care to children as they prepare for elementary school. Before and after school care is available. Students learn through...
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Childcare program serving infants through preschool-aged children. Daily schedule includes a balance of hands-on educational and recreational activities that work on each child's physical, social,...
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Child care center offering age-appropriate learning and care to children as they prepare for elementary school. Children learn to through group activities, outside play, and free play. Academic...
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Childcare center and early learning program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool students through the Creative Curriculum. Daily infant activities include bonding, social-emotional development,...
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Early childhood education programs designed to promote self-confidence, independence, kindness, empathy, patience, and creativity. Children participate in engaging activities such as: gardening,...
Toddler Program
Our Toddler Program is specifically tailored to the needs of your busy toddler. We lovingly nurture your child through important early milestones, from “self-help” learning skills such as hand washing and putting away their toys, to socializing and forming first friendships.
Preschool
Our specialized preschool curriculum uses rhymes, stories and hands-on activities to encourage those first steps toward building the foundational skills for reading, writing, math, and science.
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Daycare and learning center providing care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children through Montessori methods. Infants engage with their environment, music, free play, stories, and fingerplays....
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Dragon Tots is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Hameeda Fazly is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Link & Learn Daycare is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1452 29th St in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Happy Home Child Care is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Heaven Kids Center is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Jena Mcneeley is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Dragon Tots is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Anne Cady is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Susette Tracy is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Susette Tracy is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Karla Becker is a registered child care home offering daycare programs located in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Ashworth Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5300 Ashworth Rd in West Des Moines, IA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Cost of Child Care in Iowa by Age, City & Type
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in Iowa? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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Childcare Assistance in Iowa
Explore financial assistance programs available in Iowa, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About West Des Moines Toddler Daycares
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How many West Des Moines daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 25 daycare programs in West Des Moines accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 28 daycare programs in West Des Moines accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in West Des Moines?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $254. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in West Des Moines?
- Out of 41 daycares that accept toddlers, 93% offer full time, 68% offer part time, and 34% offer drop-in.