Ankeny KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood center in Ankeny, IA, serving students up to pre鈥搆indergarten.
Founded in 1969, the program provides co鈥揺d early learning opportunities within a suburban community.
The school focuses on early childhood education with an enrollment size appropriate for this age group.
Ankeny KinderCare operates as part of the local Ankeny early learning landscape alongside other preschool options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: More Than Daycare
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ankeny KinderCare often compared to?
Ankeny KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Cottontail Creek Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ankeny KinderCare?
The application deadline for Ankeny KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
Popular comparisons: Ankeny KinderCare vs. Cottontail Creek Montessori School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ankeny KinderCare is Ankeny Christian Academy (2.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ankeny Christian Academy ![Ankeny Christian Academy Photo]( "Ankeny Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Tuition listed
Oralabor KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
225 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
Ankeny, IA 50023
(833) 905-3276
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Cottontail Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
7297 Nw Fisher Ln
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1401
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
2905 Ne 46th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 630-1250
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students
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