Ankeny KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Ankeny KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood center in Ankeny, IA, serving students up to pre–kindergarten.
Founded in 1969, the program provides co–ed early learning opportunities within a suburban community.
The school focuses on early childhood education with an enrollment size appropriate for this age group.
Ankeny KinderCare operates as part of the local Ankeny early learning landscape alongside other preschool options.

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1969

School Motto

More Than Daycare

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ankeny KinderCare often compared to?

Ankeny KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Cottontail Creek Montessori School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Ankeny KinderCare?

The application deadline for Ankeny KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Popular comparisons: Ankeny KinderCare vs. Cottontail Creek Montessori School

The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ankeny KinderCare is Ankeny Christian Academy (2.0 miles away)

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