8 Before or After School Daycare in Ankeny, Iowa

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.

1. 1

   Cadence Academy Preschool

   4.64 score

   4.8(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
2. 2

   St Luke'S Childcare

   4.58 score

   5(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
3. 3

   My Learning Safari

   4.58 score

   4.8(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
4. 4

   Tender Years Daycare 1

   4.56 score

   4.8(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
5. 5

   Tender Years Daycare 2

   4.56 score

   4.7(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
6. 6

   St Paul Lutheran Preschool

   4.55 score

   5(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
7. 7

   Our Lady'S Little Learners Preschool

   4.55 score

   5(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
8. 8

   Performing Arts Preschool

   4.38 score

   4.7(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
9. 9

   Small Discoveries Holy Trinity Preschool

   4.32 score

   4.5(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
10. 10

    Triad Learning Center

    4.23 score

    4.3(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

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