Ankeny Christian Child Care and Preschool strives to educate children mind, body, and soul. We play with intention and our caregiver interactions are thoughtful and supportive of each child's development. We have limited availability and are accepting registration applications for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. Call or Email to set up a tour or inquiry about our current openings.
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Mission Statement: Dedicating quality Christian care to children and their families by trained professional staff. Philosophy: For the children to feel safe and loved in a Christian environment where both center play and teacher directed activities are offered.
Children are given the opportunity to explore and participate in hands on experiences that promote creativity and socialization, in an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.Hours: The center's business hours are from 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are a family owned and operated center that leases space from the Ankeny Christian Church.
Children are given the opportunity to explore and participate in hands on experiences that promote creativity and socialization, in an environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.Hours: The center's business hours are from 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are a family owned and operated center that leases space from the Ankeny Christian Church.
My Procare Parent Portal allows you to a number of things. You can check on your child's records, including immunizations coming due, schedule, financial reports, etc. You can also pay your weekly tuition through the parent portal as well as edit your phone number and address if needed. If you have questions or issues, please contact Tami or Tarah @ 515-964-3599.
Play activities are essential to healthy development for children and adolescents. Research shows that 75% of brain development occurs after birth and 85% by the time they are three. The activities engaged in by children both stimulate and influence the pattern of the connections made between the nerve cells.
At Ankeny Christian Child Care and Preschool we begin full curriculum on each student's first day of school. Our curriculum is based on the Iowa Early Learning Standards developed by the Iowa Department of Education based on theory and best practice. These standards identify the knowledge, skills, motivation, and attitudes needed by students that lead to success as they enter school and as adults.
Ankeny Christian Child Care and Preschool has been recognized by the Iowa Quality Rating System (QRS) as a 4-Star Center. The QRS system is designed to assure quality care of children based on standards set by Iowa Department of Human Services.
Categories are state licensing, certification from Bureau of Food and Nutrition (USDA), Iowa Department of Public Health assessment and contracted agreement, staff training and other staff matters, center self-assessment, health and safety certification through child record review and injury prevention checklist and other factors.We are very proud of this high award and credit our staff for making our center a great place for kids!.
Categories are state licensing, certification from Bureau of Food and Nutrition (USDA), Iowa Department of Public Health assessment and contracted agreement, staff training and other staff matters, center self-assessment, health and safety certification through child record review and injury prevention checklist and other factors.We are very proud of this high award and credit our staff for making our center a great place for kids!.
Reviews (8)
Kayla Ferguson
Jan 23, 2021
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We have been at Ankeny Christian Child care for 2 1/2 years now. We have three kids in the center and have been in every room. I can, hands-down, say that this is the best daycare center we have ever been at. The flexibility and dependability at Ankeny Christian Child care is second to none. We love the staff, and so do all of our kids. The staff goes the extra mile to get to know each kid, and family, individually. I love that the kids are allowed to have what I call “good old fashion fun”. It’s structured but not overly structured. Kids are allowed to use their imaginations and the staff
Whitney Renze
Sep 17, 2019
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My child attended this center for almost 2 years. While in the 3 yr old room, he was bit and hit with toys every other week for a few months from one specific child and still has a scar by his eye from this. When asked for an explanation, the teacher stated my child “knows how to push the other child’s buttons.” The aggression did not stop until we insisted he be moved to the 4 yr old classroom early. At that time, there were things we liked about the daycare and did not want a complete change since our child was making friends and acclimated to the center. We had no issues while he was in
Matthew Shelton
Jan 21, 2018
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Sandra Bradford
Dec 28, 2017
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Great place to have your kids call their second home! The staff is caring and the programs/ preschools offered directly reflect in my child’s behavior. The kids are constantly coming home with new things that they have learned to do. The communication related the goals that the staff have for themselves, the center and my child are stellar compared to the other centers that I’ve sent my child! Any concerns that we have had have been addressed and resolved nearly immediately. Our kids are excited to ‘go to school’ everyday! Ankeny Christian Childcare and preschool is a place full of people
Kristen Kroll
Dec 23, 2017
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We have experienced two other daycare centers, and we know firsthand that it's not easy to find the perfect one. ACCC&P has been the best fit for our family by far. We know our kids are in great hands every day because they have teachers who really care about them and their development. Tarah and Tami are always accessible and welcoming too. I enjoy seeing updates and pictures of what my kids are doing throughout the day via the Daily Connect app and private classroom Facebook groups. They are always doing a lot of fun, educational activities with the right amount of structure. Most of all, I know
Paul Sample
Nov 11, 2017
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This establishment is fine if your child fits a certain mold. I should specify that this is a review for the toddlers area and cannot comment on the current affairs of the baby room.
In our eyes and in speaking with numerous families and former employees, I believe that this facility can drop the word "Christian" from their title. We were dropped with no notice, no meetings (i believe they did speak to me 2 or 3 business days before saying that we needed to choose between pre-school and daycare. That's right, they practically asked us to remove our child's education in favor of daycare)...and
In our eyes and in speaking with numerous families and former employees, I believe that this facility can drop the word "Christian" from their title. We were dropped with no notice, no meetings (i believe they did speak to me 2 or 3 business days before saying that we needed to choose between pre-school and daycare. That's right, they practically asked us to remove our child's education in favor of daycare)...and
Jen Agena
Oct 25, 2017
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Love this daycare! My sisters kids went here and so does mine. My child has had great success in the preschool program and truly thrives in this environment. Any concerns I had with her being kindergarten ready has been completely eliminated. Not to mention they made special arrangements for her when she was in a body cast. They truly love my child and have her best interests in mind.
Molly Wharff
Aug 23, 2017
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