Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Johnston KinderCare
About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Johnston KinderCare?
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Johnston KinderCare is Gospel Assembly Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grimes KinderCare (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 5
Christian
4801 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-4008
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5625 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 277-8349
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students
Catholic
2922 Beaver Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 255-3162
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
3601 66th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-1061
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5625 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 277-8349
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Quick Facts
Summit Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Windsor Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-0318
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-7 | 1,118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Lyndhurst
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6228
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5905 N W 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 986-1121
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7370 Nw 54th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 331-4379
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Johnston Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Nw 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 1,820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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