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Johnston KinderCare

8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131

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Tel: (515) 214-1036

www.kindercare.com

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Johnston KinderCare in Johnston, IA, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool–age students in a suburban community.

Founded in 1969, Johnston KinderCare has a campus size of 10 acres dedicated to early childhood education.

The school offers co–ed preschool (PK) programming with a focus on early childhood development.

Johnston KinderCare is part of the Johnston area early education options, located near other private schools offering a range of grades and student populations.

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 Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1969

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: It's More Than Daycare, It's KinderCare!
School Mascot: Teddy Bear

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katie - Happy Parent

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Johnston KinderCare famous alumni include: Katie - Happy Parent.

When is the application deadline for Johnston KinderCare?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

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).