Church DaycareDes Moines, IA

Children'S Garden

4.6(20 reviews)

About

Children'S Garden is a church daycare daycare located at 3223 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa IA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Children's Garden is a parent-run, non-profit co-op daycare highly praised by parents for its caring and nurturing staff, strong sense of community, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the teachers' attentiveness, genuine affection for children, and long tenure at the facility. The co-op model allows parents meaningful involvement in their children's care and education.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong community and parent involvementparent-run co-op modeldevelopmentally appropriate activitiesquality nutrition (whole foods vs. processed)long-tenured staffreal-time updates via appspecial activities (musicfitnessstorytime)safe environmentchildren excited to attendexperienced leadershipeffective communication with parents
Older building with limited windows and dim interiorsomewhat dated appearance

Recent Reviews

6 months ago

Children's Garden is a non-profit co-op daycare with a parent run board. It really feels like a community with all the parent input, involvement, and activities. Our children started as infants, and our oldest continued with the after school and summer programs they offer. They are excited to go, and they love their teachers. The teachers are nurturing and attentive to the needs of both the children and parents. We are happy we found Children's Garden!

6 months ago

Children's Garden has been a great daycare for us for nearly three years now. The staff are attentive and caring, the curriculum is amazing, and the community of parents and staff is so supportive and involved. The parent co-op model is truly unique and allows for parents to have a say in their child's care and preschool education. Highly recommend this center!

7 months ago

Children's Garden is a wonderful environment for kids! Our daughters have attended since they were 10 weeks old. They were nurtured in the baby room, started learning so much in the 1 year old room, and that has only continued for our oldest who just turned 4. The teachers are respectful and loving. Our daughters really love attending daycare!

6 months ago

All the staff are super friendly and patient! And I love that they feed my child ACTUAL FOOD and not canned fruits and vegetables or ultra processed, sugar rich, or high in fat items! And to top it off, I'd consider this place more of a learning center than a daycare. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone!

8 months ago

Our son has attended Children's Garden for six months now and we're so happy with our choice. He loves all his teachers, and it's clear they feel similarly. Everyone is so kind, and I like that parents are encouraged to get involved. It's a lovely little community!

Frequently asked questions

Children'S Garden is a church daycare childcare facility located in Des Moines, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 100 children.
Children'S Garden has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Children'S Garden, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Children'S Garden through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Iowa must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
3223 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
County
POLK

Details

Daycare Type
Church Daycare
Capacity
100 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
41.60088, -93.66161