Ankeny KinderCare religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: More Than Daycare
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
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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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Ankeny Christian Academy![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 509 students 2 miles 1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
2
PK-12
509
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 243 students 3.1 miles 1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
3.1
K-8
243
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 3.7 miles 225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
3.7
NS-PK
n/a
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 93 students 5.4 miles 7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
5.4
PK-K
93
Grades: PK-12 | 706 students 8 miles 2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
8
PK-12
706
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