Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines, Iowa is served by 33 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.
| Care type in West Des Moines | Providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 15 | View directory |
| Family Child Care Homes | 16 | View directory |
| Group Child Care Homes | 0 | — |
| Preschools | 2 | View directory |
| Head Start Programs | 0 | — |
| School-Age Programs | 0 | — |
| Child Care Providers | 0 | — |
Child Care Centers in West Des Moines
15 licensed child care centerss are listed in West Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.
Family Child Care Homes in West Des Moines
16 licensed family child care homess are listed in West Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.
Preschools in West Des Moines
2 licensed preschoolss are listed in West Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.
ZIP codes in West Des Moines
How to pick care in West Des Moines
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
Where you can, visit each option in West Des Moines, IA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Data sources
Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.
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