Ankeny KinderCare

3055 N. Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50021
www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: More Than Daycare
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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