39 Daycare Centers in Ankeny, Iowa
Browse all 39 daycare centers in Ankeny, Iowa. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ankeny
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Cadence Academy Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
225 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Cadence Academy Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the center's well-trained and caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents highlight the personal relationships built with teachers, developmental learning activities, and the sense of security they feel leaving their children in this environment.
Well-trained and qualified teacherscaring and kind staffclean facilityexcellent communication (Kidzreport app - 2St Luke'S Childcare4.58 score5(7)
1102 Nw Weigel Dr, Ankeny, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
St. Luke's Childcare is a religious facility in Ankeny, Iowa with a Catholic school on campus. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, beautiful facility, and family-oriented atmosphere with a younger generation of parishioners.
Beautiful facilityattached Catholic schoolwelcoming staffdown-to-earth message - 3My Learning Safari4.58 score4.8(13)
3004 Nw 18th St, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 213 children
Parents consistently praise My Learning Safari (referred to as New Creations in reviews) for its caring and kind staff, strong communication through app updates and daily photos, and faith-based curriculum. Children show measurable developmental progress, and families appreciate the clean facility, structured activities, and welcoming environment.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsfaith-based Christian curriculumdevelopmental progress in children - 4Tender Years Daycare 14.56 score4.8(12)
110 Sw Maple St, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Parents consistently praise Tender Years Daycare (Yellow Brick Road - Maple) in Ankeny as a warm, family-oriented environment with excellent communication and dedicated staff. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured activities, developmental programming, and flexibility in accommodating individual child needs. All reviews reflect high satisfaction with the quality of care and genuine staff engagement with children.
Excellent communication through app updates and daily check-insclean and recently remodeled facilitystructured curriculum with creative learning activitieswarm and welcoming atmosphere - 5Tender Years Daycare 24.56 score4.7(20)
1620 Sw White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children
Tender Years Daycare 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and consistent curriculum. Parents highlight feeling comfortable leaving their children in a family-like environment with excellent communication and developmental progress.
Caring and nurturing stafflow staff turnoverstrong parent-teacher communicationengaging learning activities - 6St Paul Lutheran Preschool4.55 score5(6)
1100 Se Sharon Dr, Ankeny, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 36 children
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the family-like atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and Christ-centered learning approach. Parents report their children made significant developmental progress, formed lasting friendships, and developed enthusiasm for learning and school.
Nurturing and loving teacherssmall class sizeswell-organized classroomsChrist-centered curriculum - 7Our Lady'S Little Learners Preschool4.55 score5(6)
510 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Our Lady's Little Learners Preschool in Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, social-emotional development, and faith-based learning. Parents report that children are well-prepared for elementary school and enjoy their daily experiences. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and supportive of individual learning levels.
Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academic preparationsocial and emotional development supportfaith-based curriculum - 8Performing Arts Preschool4.38 score4.7(6)
515 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Ankeny Dance and Performing Arts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the passionate staff, variety of dance styles, and ability to make children feel special. However, some parents expressed concerns about rushed recital preparation, sloppy performances, and scheduling conflicts with holidays like Father's Day.
Passionate and outstanding staffvariety of dance stylesmakes children feel specialcompetitive teams available - 9Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool4.32 score4.5(9)
517 Sw Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The facility is described as a very happy place where people feel at home. Staff and volunteers are noted as kind, considerate, and accepting.
Welcoming and non-judgmental environmentfriendly staff and volunteerssense of communitykind and considerate people - 10Triad Learning Center4.23 score4.3(18)
2202 Se Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
TRIAD Learning Center in Ankeny receives outstanding feedback from parents across its preschool, gymnastics, and enrichment programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on children's development—particularly for children with speech delays or autism. Families appreciate the affordability and variety of programs offered for all age groups.
Caring and patient staffinclusive environment for children with s
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Ankeny based on parent reviews
Cadence Academy Preschool
225 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA
Cadence Academy Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the center's well-trained and caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents highlight the personal relationships built with teachers, developmental learning activities, and the sense of security they feel leaving their children in this environment.
St Luke'S Childcare
1102 Nw Weigel Dr, Ankeny, IA
St. Luke's Childcare is a religious facility in Ankeny, Iowa with a Catholic school on campus. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, beautiful facility, and family-oriented atmosphere with a younger generation of parishioners.
My Learning Safari
3004 Nw 18th St, Ankeny, IA
Parents consistently praise My Learning Safari (referred to as New Creations in reviews) for its caring and kind staff, strong communication through app updates and daily photos, and faith-based curriculum. Children show measurable developmental progress, and families appreciate the clean facility, structured activities, and welcoming environment.
Tender Years Daycare 1
110 Sw Maple St, Ankeny, IA
Parents consistently praise Tender Years Daycare (Yellow Brick Road - Maple) in Ankeny as a warm, family-oriented environment with excellent communication and dedicated staff. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured activities, developmental programming, and flexibility in accommodating individual child needs. All reviews reflect high satisfaction with the quality of care and genuine staff engagement with children.
Tender Years Daycare 2
1620 Sw White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA
Tender Years Daycare 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and consistent curriculum. Parents highlight feeling comfortable leaving their children in a family-like environment with excellent communication and developmental progress.
St Paul Lutheran Preschool
1100 Se Sharon Dr, Ankeny, IA
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the family-like atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and Christ-centered learning approach. Parents report their children made significant developmental progress, formed lasting friendships, and developed enthusiasm for learning and school.
Map
Daycare types in Ankeny
Browse by type in Ankeny
Daycare Centers in Ankeny, Iowa
There are 39 daycare centers in Ankeny, Iowa. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Ankeny, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Ankeny
Showing 39 results
- Address
- 825 Nw 36th St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-1737
St. Luke's Childcare is a religious facility in Ankeny, Iowa with a Catholic school on campus. Reviews highlight the welcoming community, beautiful facility, and family-oriented atmosphere with a younger generation of parishioners.
- Address
- 1102 Nw Weigel Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 985-7074
St. Paul Lutheran Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the family-like atmosphere, dedicated teachers, and Christ-centered learning approach. Parents report their children made significant developmental progress, formed lasting friendships, and developed enthusiasm for learning and school.
- Address
- 1100 Se Sharon Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 963-1210
Our Lady's Little Learners Preschool in Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing environment, dedicated teachers, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, social-emotional development, and faith-based learning. Parents report that children are well-prepared for elementary school and enjoy their daily experiences. The facility is described as welcoming, safe, and supportive of individual learning levels.
- Address
- 510 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-3106
- Address
- 118 Sw State St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-8166
Parents consistently praise My Learning Safari (referred to as New Creations in reviews) for its caring and kind staff, strong communication through app updates and daily photos, and faith-based curriculum. Children show measurable developmental progress, and families appreciate the clean facility, structured activities, and welcoming environment.
- Address
- 3004 Nw 18th St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-3923
Parents consistently praise Tender Years Daycare (Yellow Brick Road - Maple) in Ankeny as a warm, family-oriented environment with excellent communication and dedicated staff. The facility is noted for cleanliness, structured activities, developmental programming, and flexibility in accommodating individual child needs. All reviews reflect high satisfaction with the quality of care and genuine staff engagement with children.
- Address
- 110 Sw Maple St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-5437
Cadence Academy Ankeny receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the center's well-trained and caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents highlight the personal relationships built with teachers, developmental learning activities, and the sense of security they feel leaving their children in this environment.
- Address
- 225 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-7372
Tender Years Daycare 2 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents praising the caring staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and consistent curriculum. Parents highlight feeling comfortable leaving their children in a family-like environment with excellent communication and developmental progress.
- Address
- 1620 Sw White Birch Cir, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-1098
Ankeny Dance and Performing Arts Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the passionate staff, variety of dance styles, and ability to make children feel special. However, some parents expressed concerns about rushed recital preparation, sloppy performances, and scheduling conflicts with holidays like Father's Day.
- Address
- 515 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 306-8103
- Address
- 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 9, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-6238
- Address
- 2501 Se Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-3060
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with parents praising the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The facility is described as a very happy place where people feel at home. Staff and volunteers are noted as kind, considerate, and accepting.
- Address
- 517 Sw Des Moines St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-4348
TRIAD Learning Center in Ankeny receives outstanding feedback from parents across its preschool, gymnastics, and enrichment programs. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, inclusive environment, and positive impact on children's development—particularly for children with speech delays or autism. Families appreciate the affordability and variety of programs offered for all age groups.
- Address
- 2202 Se Creekview Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 963-0215
- Address
- 1715 Sw Plaza Parkway, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-1715
Parents consistently praise Ankeny Lil' Tots for exceptional care, communication, and staff warmth across multiple age groups. Families report feeling confident leaving their children in a family-oriented environment where kids thrive developmentally and emotionally. Many have enrolled multiple children over several years, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
- Address
- 732 Se Shurfine Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 339-6060
Little Endeavors in Ankeny is highly regarded by parents with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated teachers and director Sara for creating a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive. The center is commended for strong communication, age-appropriate curriculum, creative activities, and professional management.
- Address
- 205 Se Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 963-0500
- Address
- 7297 Nw Fisher Lane, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-1401
Parents overwhelmingly praise Ankeny Christian Childcare for its caring, family-oriented environment and flexible operations. They highlight the staff's individual attention to children, balance of structured and imaginative play, and diverse enrichment activities. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive academically and socially while feeling safe and happy.
- Address
- 2506 Sw 3rd St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-3599
Parents consistently praise Creative Kids Learning Center for its caring, warm staff and strong leadership under the new owner/director. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the communication tools, reasonable pricing, and responsive management. Multiple families have been enrolled for years, indicating high satisfaction and stability.
- Address
- 1535 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-5245
- Address
- 2401 West 1st St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-5505
- Address
- 205 Nw 18th St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 777-3791
The Clubhouse Learning Center receives extremely polarized reviews. Five parents praise the staff's dedication, care, communication, and professionalism, while five others report unprofessional behavior, inadequate child supervision, disrespect toward parents, and concerns serious enough to warrant DHS involvement.
- Address
- 1932 Sw Third St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-4219
- Address
- 206 Sw Walnut St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-4249
- Address
- 1005 Se Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
- Address
- 1705 Ne Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
- Address
- 602 Se Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 965-6952
- Address
- 2910 Sw Applewood St, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
- Address
- 110 Nw 9th St, Ste 4, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 964-4886
- Address
- 1850 Sw College Ave, Ankeny, IA
- Phone
- (515) 289-3926
Page 1 of 2· 39 results
Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Iowa's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Iowa)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 23 facilities
- Church Daycare — 8 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities