The teachers and staff at Country Club KinderCare are devoted to providing quality care and education of all the children enrolled.
Our staff has an average tenure of five years with a few well over 10! The staff education consists of several Child Development Associates, Bachelor's degrees, and Early Education certifications.
Our staff continues to further their education by attending trainings, seminars, and taking additional college courses in the early childhood education field.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Country Club KinderCare! We have been growing in the West Des Moines area since 1993, where we were the first childcare center to be built. We continue to provide the community with quality childcare and preschool from ages six weeks to5 years. We strive to create an environment that is educational, caring, safe and fun - while being committed to developing the whole child. Our dedicated staff have well over 70 years of combined KinderCare service, attend regular trainings, and several are pursuing further education in Early Childhood Development. Come see us today for a tour of the center and to meet our awesome staff!
- At Country Club KinderCare, we provide a safe and healthy environment. We maintain a coded door access, adhere to strict parent/guardian identification, and require a daily sign-in. All of our staff are currently certified in First Aid and CPR. We do daily cleaning and have regular scheduled maintenance. Our Safety Coordinator keeps our staff and families updated on any new health or safety concerns.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEARS
- DHS, NACCRRA, Promise jobs
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Country Club KinderCare?
The application deadline for Country Club KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Country Club KinderCare is Des Moines Christian School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Of Assisi School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westlakes KinderCare ![Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom]( "Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
6670 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Hickman KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Children's House ![Montessori Children's House Photo]( "Montessori Children's House Photo")
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Waukee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1155 SE Kettlestone Blvd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Dowling Catholic High School
(Catholic)
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Gospel Assembly Christian Academy
(Christian)
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
6.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Empigo Academy
(Christian)
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
6.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Main Street School
Alternative School
925 Main St
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1275
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's House ![Montessori Children's House Photo]( "Montessori Children's House Photo")
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Whiz Kid Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1721 25th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 225-8513
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 Avg. class size: 15 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
1601 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 223-1284
4.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 511 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
7075 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 457-7167
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 728 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westlakes KinderCare ![Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom]( "Westlakes KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool A Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
6670 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-0718
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Hickman KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
15200 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-5755
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori Children's House ![Montessori Children's House Photo]( "Montessori Children's House Photo")
Montessori School
1505 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(151) 577-1690
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Waukee KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1155 SE Kettlestone Blvd
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 297-7271
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Crossroads Park Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
1.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Eason Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Se Boone Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5200
1.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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