Preschool is often a child’s first learning experience, and luckily we have many wonderful options in Des Moines
We compiled our Des Moines Preschool and Early Education Guide for you to easily find and compare schools to find the best school for your child and family.
Location, teachers, curriculum, and more are all considerations, start with our guide then tour and explore your options to give your child their best start to learning.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored guide, presented by our valued local partners. While we love sharing these resources with our readers, we have not personally vetted each individual business represented here and encourage our readers to do their own research to find the best fit for their family.
Primrose School of Urbandale

Primrose School of Urbandale is a nurturing and innovative early childhood education center nestled in the heart of Urbandale, Iowa. With a commitment to excellence in early childhood development, Primrose offers a dynamic curriculum that blends play-based learning with a focus on academic readiness. Their experienced and passionate educators create a supportive environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Through hands-on activities, personalized attention, and a focus on character development, Primrose School of Urbandale cultivates a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
New Horizon Academy
New Horizon Academy uses a research-based curriculum to provide early care, education, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs, making New Horizon Academy much more than simply a daycare. Each New Horizon Academy early learning program is designed to prepare children to succeed in school and in life. Schedule a tour today!

Additional Resources
AL RAZI
BERGMAN ACADEMY
THE BRIDGE PRESCHOOL
BRIGHT HORIZONS – MERCYONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS
DES MOINES CHRISTIAN
ENRICHMENT THERAPY AND LEARNING CENTER
GAN SHALOM
GENERATION NEXT
GRACE DES MOINES
GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN
HOPE LUTHERAN
HOPE WAUKEE
KIDS COMPANY
KUMON MATH & READING CENTER OF JOHNSTON
KUMON MATH & READING CENTER OF WEST DES MOINES
LITTLE CREEK DISCOVERY SCHOOL
MAIN STREET SCHOOL
MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S CENTER
MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE
MOUNT OLIVE LUTHERAN
NEW HORIZON ACADEMY
PLYMOUTH NURSERY SCHOOL
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF URBANDALE
SACRED HEART
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA
SEEDS OF FAITH
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY
ST AUGUSTIN
ST FRANCIS
TINY TREASURES
TRIAD LEARNING CENTER
WESTMINSTER PRESCHOOL
WESTVIEW CHURCH