Johnston KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

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

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.

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

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1969

Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

School Mascot

Teddy Bear

School Notes

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).

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)

Show me:

School Reviews

Endorse Johnston KinderCare. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

October 13, 2026

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?

Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School

Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher

Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.

The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $6,416 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 94% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Johnston KinderCare (2020)
Details and information displayed here were provided by this business and may not reflect its current status. We strongly ...