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Family Daycares in Grimes, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 51 listed family daycares

Seufert Child Care

We were so lucky to have Beth care for our first two children, both starting with her when each was 8 weeks old. Our oldest went to Beth...

- Molly S.

Primrose School of West Des Moines

We absolutely love Primrose! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly invested in our child’s growth. Their communication is excellent, the...

- Care member

In Loving Arms Infant Care

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...

- Amy

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Melissa's Munchkinds

320 SW Kennybrook Drive Grimes, IA

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Seufert Child Care

4216 Western Hills Drive West Des Moines, IA

5.0(6)
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 activities. The daily schedule...

Molly S. says "We were so lucky to have Beth care for our first two children, both starting with her when each was 8 weeks old. Our oldest went to Beth until she was 4...

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Primrose School of West Des Moines

8080 Coachlight Drive WEST DES MOINES, IA

5.0(8)

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starting at
$1919/mo
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Primrose School of West Des Moines provides warm, reliable early education and care for children from 6 weeks through age 9. If you’re looking for daycare West Des Moines families trust, our Balanced Learning® approach combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance—supporting children academically, socially, and emotionally at...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Primrose! The staff is caring, attentive, and truly invested in our child’s growth. Their communication is excellent, the environment...

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In Loving Arms Infant Care

1528 18th St West Des Moines, IA

5.0(2)
In-Home daycare
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 them I have over 15 years of...

Amy says "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...

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Garney's Daycare

6560 Colby Ave. Windsor Heights, IA

5.0(1)
This is a must see daycare home. In-home daycare setting, featuring large play area approximately 700 sq. feet with adjoining bathroom and food prep area, healthy meals, and loving, affectionate care. Daycare is supplied with many developmental toys. The daycare area has been totally renovated this August and September of 2015....

Taralyn says "This child care is not your average daycare. Garnet is a retired nurse who provides a warm, caring environment for children of all ages. She is prepared...

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Ms. Meg's Munchkins

4017 68th Street Urbandale, IA

Small in-home daycare, providing care for up to five full-time children. Ages 12 months-school aged. Open from 7:30AM-5:30PM Monday-Friday. Flat weekly rates. Age appropriate curriculum and activities. Structured schedules. Healthy meals and snacks. Pet Friendly Knowledgeable in state required trainings. Bachelor's Degree in...
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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 de tiempo completo...
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Anna's In-home Care

2087 SW Cascade Falls Dr Ankeny, IA

I am a mom of four 11, 9, 7 and 4. Now that my kids are older and in school I want to start up caring for children again. My passion and love has always been for children. I come from a large family of 4 brothers and 3 sisters. I started doing babysitting jobs at age 11 through high school and then started doing nanny jobs...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

5859 ASHWORTH RD WDM, IA

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Cadence Academy Preschool, Ashworth in West Des Moines is proud to play a role in our local community by educating young minds and providing enriching educational experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer stimulating daycare and preschool programs for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and before and after school...
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Clever Connections Childcare

4017 68th Street Urbandale, IA

Clever Connections is a small in-home family childcare that provides exceptional care and supervision to children ages 6 weeks -school age, while ensuring a safe and fun learning environment. We operate full time Monday through Friday from 7:30AM-5:30PM and provide a preschool curriculum that is tailored to each individual child...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale

3054 86TH ST URBANDALE, IA

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At Cadence Academy Preschool Urbandale, our dedicated teachers and proprietary curriculum work hand-in-hand to help children reach their full potential during each developmental stage. We take an individualized approach to early childhood education and modify classroom activities so they fit the needs, interests, and current...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

1809 GRAND AVE WDM, IA

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Cadence Academy Preschool, Grand offers exciting early learning environments for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. Our preschool center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and we specialize in creating engaging educational experiences that help young children develop...
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Maria's House Christian Daycare

225 N Cherokee Dr Polk City, IA

In home day care opening 6:30am-5:30pm. Hello My name is Lorena the owner Maria's House Christian Daycare, dedicated to loving and learning. I am approved by DHS category A Provider. I will through the Food Program. I support children and families by helping each child to reach their full potential in a safe and teach nurturing...
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Care By Breanna

2509 NW Maple St Ankeny, IA

**Currently looking to fill Fall 2016 spots for teacher's schedule only!** I am a stay-at-home mom and in-home child care provider looking to provide quality care for your little ones. I have three children, a 9 year old son, and 5 and 3 year old daughters that all enjoy meeting new friends. Prior to becoming a stay-at-home...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

14300 HICKMAN RD CLIVE, IA

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners all have a special place at our preschool and we love working with the families of Clive and Waukee to provide children the very best daycare and early educational experiences. Previously known locally as Apple Tree Children’s Center, the preschool center at Cadence...
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Generation Next Child Development Center and Preschool - Prairie Trail

1715 SW Plaza Parkway ANKENY, IA

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Preschool
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About Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool in Ankeny, IA At Generation Next Ankeny, we provide families with a safe, joyful, and developmentally rich environment where children can thrive. Serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years, our programs combine nurturing care, hands-on learning, and proven curriculum...
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Jacqueline's Childcare

4612 NW 8th Street Ankeny, IA

I will be starting an in-home childcare for infants starting in August, 2017. I will becoming DHS registered and be participating in Iowa's Food Program. I have over 15 years of experience working with children...including being a nanny, preschool teacher, developmental specialist, and child care consultant. I have worked with...
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Blessings Care for Kids

6820 ASHWORTH RD WDM, IA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$840/mo
Child care
We believe that at daycare kiddos should feel as comfortable as they would at home, like an extended version of their family is with them all day. That is exactly our philosophy! Siblings remain connected, friendships that last way past their Blessings years are made and the level of love and comfort your little one finds with...

Jordan O. says " My daughter has been at Blessings for 5 months and I could not be happier with our experience thus far. Gina, the director, is absolutely phenomenal....

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Ronda's Daycare

1247 62nd St Des Moines, IA

5.0(3)
I have watched children in my home forever but now they are all in school. I need to find more children to fill the empty spots and to help people to not have to pay center prices. I love spending time with the children and watching them learn thru play. Every child is special and deserves to have the best care.

Alyssa F. says "Ronda had watched my daughter for 2 years now, and my daughter absolutely adores her. She is very flexible with our schedule and cares for her like her...

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Katie's @home Care

5014 70th Place Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
Hands on from cooking, baking, and to coloring. Being out doors when its nice. Military friendly. We ourselves are a military family. Willing to babysit overnights. We're just a friendly loving place for your child(ren).

Sarah T. says "Katie is awesome! My daughter loves going there and feels right at home! I'm so glad that she found us!!"

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When looking for a family daycare near you in Grimes, IA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Grimes, IA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

When choosing family daycare near you in Grimes, IA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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