I graduated a while ago in 2016, looking back it was/ still is a great school I made friends and…read morememories that are great and hard to forget but the environment was and still probably is not always welcoming,there are still cliques, bullying, popular kids etc. coming out 5 years ago Im glad I did it after i graduated but i always think of what would've happened if i was in high school, most likely I get kicked out and it doesn't sit right with me as I still have faith and a relationship in Christ. I got along with everyone mostly well sometimes I got picked on for being a high functioning autistic and I still sometimes wonder what they think now but for the most part DMC was a great high school experience for me and I miss my friends.

Best school in Des Moines area!!! Check it out, take a tour. The support, the accountability,…read moreteaching the students the Bible, sports, the fellowship...love this school!

I believe my kids are safe at Koalaty Time and I think they're getting a great Pre-K education…read more Both of our kids go there. The teachers are great they have good attitudes. Jan is the owner and she knows everything there is to know about modern daycare safety, curriculum, education, the works. When my kids are good, they're praised, and when they're bad, they get in trouble instead of being coddled. My kids are constantly coming home with new knowledge and skills that I would not expect for their age level - Spanish, reading, geography, etc. They are good with potty training too - they will go as fast as you want but won't push you.

I hadn't been to church in a long time and I didn't think that anything was missing in my life. I…read morewas certainly wrong. After I was invited to come to West Des Moines Christian Church, I went to the early service a couple of times and immediately realized that I couldn't wait to come back. It's a welcoming congregation and the pastors are all amazing. Seriously, this was so unexpected! It's what a church should be. I'll admit that I joined the church 6 months after I began attending. The outreach services and activities are endless. There is something for everyone: sports leagues, bible study, food pantries, mission trips, VBS, and so much more. It's awesome. I found the place where I needed to be.

From the owner: West Des Moines Christian Church is a congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)…read morewhere EVERYONE is welcome. For 130 years, WDMCC has looked for ways to love our neighbors and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving, and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth."

I've sent both of my children to this daycare and preschool starting from the age of 3-months to 5…read moreyears! This means that I've been been working with the Director and Asst. Director at Cadence for the past 13 years! They are 2 professionals that know their business and do a great job with the kids, teachers, and parents! That leadership  tenure is so important- and they both do a great job. There are also a good amount of teachers that have been at this daycare for 5, 10, 15, and 20+ years...which is serious retention! That tells me that these teachers want to be there! Things are organized and ran very well. It's always been a great feeling to be able to walk down the hall and the teachers know me and my kids, and all of the teachers and leaders are conversational and happy! I've been very pleased with the school's curriculum! They offer centers for rotation and variety and cover the important development areas of: gross motor skills, socialization, independence, counting- math, speech, reading, writing, shapes, colors, interactive/imaginative play, outdoor play, working with others/team work, music, arts and crafts, and more! I've never had to worry about my children getting bored- and they have fun...they want to go to school everyday! Finally, the food they offer for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack is quality and very healthy! I've appreciated the great variety that they put into their menu, which promotes the kids to always be trying new things and to eat what you get! This daycare and preschool has remained my #1 choice for 13 years! I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants their kids to have fun and variety, in an excellent educational environment, with strong teachers who are positive and loving! I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heartland Cadence Academy! Our three children are lucky…read moreto attend a daycare that goes above and beyond when it comes to providing a safe, fun learning environment. The staff are very caring and attentive to their needs which makes leaving your kids in their care easy. Not only is there and emphasize on education but also on teaching kids to be kind and caring. I highly recommend Cadence Academy!

I highly recommend Primrose School of Urbandale. When I started looking for daycare options for my…read moregirl (still during the pandemic, and things have been a bit chaotic in Iowa) I was hoping for 3 things: a place that took COVID seriously, a loving culture, and a small class in the beginning to help my girl adapt and make friends. Primrose has been wonderful in more ways than I expected! -The school is new, spacious and beautiful! -The owners are lovely! They give the school a nice feel of a family environment. -The food they serve is healthy and made on site. -Because the school opened recently, the class was small and my girl just loved it from the start, and now she is loving that the class is growing snd she is slowly meeting more children. -The curriculum is great! My girl is learning all about natural resources and other things that are interesting and useful. -When it comes to COVID, they went above and beyond to keep everyone safe (and did more than the bear minimum recommended by the state). They installed air filters that are above the CDC guidelines. Additionally, they are very open and transparent about teachers vaccinations, and really foster a safe environment. I asked other daycares I called if the teachers were planning to get vaccinated - some places just answered: we can't make them, so we don't even ask! Which I know, but that's not enough for me! I highly recommend Primrose School of Urbandale!

From the owner: Primrose School of Urbandale offers child care and preschool programs for children 6 weeks to 5…read moreyears old in Urbandale. Primrose provides a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive.

My kids have gone here for several years and we always feel we are listened to about their needs…read more They have a multi purpose room that the kids can go in if it's too cold or raining outside. The open door policy is great and you can pick up or drop off anytime needed. The kids' teachers are always willing to chat and let us know about how my kids' day went.

My sister got bitten 3 times with one scar on the back of the arm still there , no one care when is…read morebleeding and not take any action or serious about it. She is lucky she don't have any infection for it and they don't tell my mom about it The manager just says it's her day off every time, and even your kids have problems as for talking to owner and the owner is so busy cause I call the owner and solve problems, good luck put your kids here .if I could give zero stars I would.They have new silly Policy only from there daycare in whole town have it no one else you will hear it that if you bring 360 diaper pull up they wont let you and they say it's because take 2-3 more minutes ( reason from owner because wasted time for kids to learn activities) so funny if your kids not comfortable how they can learn but they did not care, anyway make sure you know before sign up for your kids they just care for your money , fast and convenient for there employees not for kids not even put kids on first priority, not sure what your kids will learn from them if they don't have any patience for it.

When my children were younger, this preschool was phenomenal for their first experience. The…read moreteachers were kind and supportive. The office staff was always willing to answer any questions I may have. My children learned so much, and I learned so much about Montessori and how it helps children. I would recommend this school to anyone!