About Drake University Head Start Daycare

Here at Drake University Head Start Daycare, conveniently located in Merle Hay, Des Moines, our infant care daycare and toddler care programs are focused on enhancing children’s early learning and development. With learning, fun, and lots of play time as our main values, it’s no surprise we are the perfect choice for families in Des Moines. Our child care programs provide a nourishing and enlightening space where your little ones can have fun, grow mentally, and flourish, all while being guided by our loving and skilled teachers. We offer childcare programs designed to meet the developmental needs of 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, and 3-year-olds, and upwards, providing a safe, engaging, and educational environment. Drake University Head Start Daycare offers the following daycare and childcare services: Affordable infant care services, part time infant care, drop-in daycare, both full-time childcare options and part-time childcare options, and infant daycare services. When looking for the TOP 10 daycare centers near you, contact us at Drake University Head Start Daycare. Please read our Frequently Asked Daycare and Childcare Questions below. Thank you! Frequently Asked Daycare & Preschool Questions Q: Do you offer flexible payment plans for day care? A: Please call about our payment and subsidies options Q: Is there a safe daycare option that features outdoor play and learning environments in Des Moines? A: Please call our center for information on our secure facility and outdoor learning activities. Q: What flexible payments do you offer for daycare? A: Please contact us about flexible payments for daycare. Q: I need to find daycares near me with openings for toddlers- do you have any daycare openings for 2-year-olds? A: Please reach out to the staff at Drake University Head Start Daycare about daycare openings for 2-year-old toddlers. Q: I'm looking for a childcare job. Are there any daycares hiring near me? A: Please visit our website for any hiring opportunities we may have. Q: I need to find daycares near me with openings for 1-year-olds. A: Please reach out to our staff about daycare openings for 1-year-olds. Q: I need bilingual preschool programs with flexible schedules near me A: Please call and we will see if we can help. Q: Do you offer part-time daycare nearby? A: Please reach out to our team. Q: I am looking for a daycare with emergency childcare options. Can you accommodate last-minute care? A: Please call us. Q: Does your daycare maintain a low student-teacher ratio for personalized attention in Des Moines? A: Please reach out to our staff for more details about our individualized care approach.