Yellow Brick Road Norwalk

Being a single mother of a 6 year old, it's always so hard to leave my daughter. But I have amazing…read morecomfort in Cadence Academy, knowing that she is safe, well taken care of and most importantly she has so much fun! The staff is the best! Kind and caring and have my daughters best interest at heart Could not ask for a better place to have my daughter be!!

I love that our son can't wait to go to Apple Tree everyday. He has a lot of energy and the…read more Apple Tree staff is wonderful with providing many activities each day as well as giving the kids time to their imaginative selves.

Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center

4.6

(9 reviews)

Addy loves coming to school because her teachers have created a safe & loving environment. We know…read moreeveryday she is well cared for & is learning so much!

I started working at crayons 2 pencils at the beginning of 2024 and it has been amazing. I truly…read morehave never worked at a place that has made me happier. It feels like one big family here. If you are searching for a daycare or are looking for a job crayons 2 pencils is the way to go!!

Little Miracles Child Development Center & Preschool

2.3

Great with my 4 kids very accommodating. I absolutely love this daycare and they always give my…read morekids the best snacks ever you should totally check them out.

They do not care about the children. Money hungry management. Horrible communication. Absolutely…read moreno sort of curriculum or learning. Supervision is nonexistent. It is a free for all, all day long. My child genuinely did not feel safe at this center. And before i was able to line up other care, I'd tear up after dropping him off out of mom guilt, knowing he was genuinely not in a safe place and was not cared for or nurtured at all.

South Suburban YMCA

(1 review)

If you are looking for high end locker rooms and super modern equipment this isn't the gym for you…read more If you want to feel comfortable, welcomed (regardless of your fitness level), supported and feel like a part of a community, you'll find that here. The people who work and teach here and the services this Y offers to the south side neighborhood make it 5 stars for me. It isn't ever too crowded, I like that the spin room is smaller so it feels less stuffy and suffocating than larger spin classes I've attended, and I have seen the same familiar faces working here for years.

From the owner: The South Suburban YMCA strengthens the foundations of community by focusing on youth development,…read morehealthy living, and social responsibility.

A Child's World at Jordan Creek

3.6

(5 reviews)

Fantastic, absolutely wonderful. The teachers are the best part. The personal connections they make…read morewith the kids are what you are really paying for. Our two daughters entered when they were 6 months and 4 years old and left when they were 2.5 and 5 years old.

They have loved our kids like their own! Safety, professionalism, care. Thankful for all of the…read moreteachers!

Little Sprouts Children's Center

2.3

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. They exclude kids and claim to be trained on children…read morewithin the spectrum. I complete lie, they did not know how to handle outbursts (common with children on the spectrum and they treated my nephew terribly. I understand biting can happen but there were multiple bites within a week. It's obviou the children are left unattended. I have never seen him act out as he did while attending this terrible place.

My husband and I found Little Sprouts on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. They were…read moreselected after visiting several daycares in the area. We selected Little Sprouts after being impressed by their location, affordability, the Drake Head Start Program and Speech Therapy Program. My daughter was a little behind in her speech. So, we thought this school was prefect. Red signs started to present themselves when I was providing my daughters' immunization paperwork. I walked into the office and children's PHI was exposed for anyone to view. When it was bought to staff's attend, she immediately begins making excuses. "Oh, this is not my office". "I did not do that." I told her, she is a representation of her employer and she was in the office. Everyone that works there is a representative of Little Sprouts. Then, she started removing the papers from view. That concerned me. However, we moved forward and enrolled my child in the school. In September 2017, my daughter started Lil' Sprouts. The first day, she was hit in the nose by another child. That night, I notice my daughter's nose was dark red as if she was hit by something. This couldn't have been prevented. However, the matter in how I was inform could have been better. I was told the next day about the incident after addressing with the staff. I should have been told of the incident the day it happened and not the next day. The second incident happened a few months later. My child was bitten by another child. As you can imagine, this was horrifying for a parent. I never thought this would happen, especially with the amount of staff working. I did my researched went back to the daycare with questions. What are you going to do to prevent this from happening again? Has the other child's parent's been informed? The staff told me how they would prevent an incident from happening again. However, she didn't know who had bitten my child. Consequently, she did not know how to protect my child. No notes of the incident had been left to inform her of the previous day. Since, she was unaware of the incident, we didn't feel safe leaving our child with her. My husband and I waited for the manager to arrive. Once present, she started apologizing and saying they had made a mistake. It appears my daughter was put with a well-known bitter and the inevitable happen. As parents take home their kids, the group gets smaller and smaller, so they don't need as many staff members. As a result, my daughter was placed with the other child. Again, my husband and I forgiven but never forgotten. The last incident was the breaking point. I picked my daughter up on Thursday (February 18, 2018) and the staff was acting weird. The volume of the music was much too loud to hear anyone talking and the staff looked nervous. I notice my daughter's hair looked very neat because normally it's a mess. (She likes to play with her hair.) However, her curls can be deceiving. That night as I was brushing her hair, my heart stopped. Her hair has been cut!!! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I didn't want to believe it. I couldn't fathom someone cutting a little girl's hair. The people that I had trusted my child with, had betrayed my trust and my daughter's. I stop brushing my daughter's hair and tried to shake off the stomach-turning feeling. I know in the morning, I would be able to confirm my fears when I get her ready for daycare. In the morning, I tried getting my daughter's curls into a ponytail as I had done that Monday. My fear has been confirmed, someone at Little Sprouts has cut my daughter's hair. I sat on the couch in a state of shock and disbelief. The very people we have entrusted to keep our daughter safe, had taken scissors to my daughter's head without parental consent. Again, my husband and I made a trip to Little Sprouts. Not to find out who did it but, WHY did they do it. Again, we talk to the same manager. When we told her what happen, she showed no emotion. As if, this had happened before. She told us that she could review the surveillance cameras and find out who did it. But I knew it would not bring solace to our concerns. The damage had been done. We stood waiting in the office for about 15 - 20mins, for the manager to complete her scan of the surveillance cameras. I wasn't shocked at all when she turned to us and said there was nothing on the cameras of my daughter getting her hair cut. I asked about then she went to Speech Therapy. She told me that Speech Therapy is done in the office and they don't have surveillance in the office. So my daughter was taken out of view of the surveillance cameras and returned hours later. I could only think that whomever cut my daughter's hair was smart enough to do it off camera. The manager told us that she would re-review the surveillance cameras again and call us if she finds anything. She never did!!

Des Moines Shoe & Luggage Repair

3.9

(23 reviews)

The man here who does the fixing is AMAZING! he was able to fix the strap on my PRADA purse and did…read morean excellent job. I would bring anything to him to be fixed. Efficient caring professional that really knows what he's doing! Next up I'll have him put rubber soles on my $500 boots and I trust him completely. He's the best everything he did for me was perfect.

I had a pair of Vans with mud caked all over the shoes (on suede, canvas, and rubber parts). They…read morecleaned them within a week and only charged about $13. The suede looks a little bit different, but not bad.

Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling

3.2

(20 reviews)

Greens appliance, heating and cooling technicians and office staff are outstanding to work with on…read morepurchases. I've completed my kitchen appliances, with Greens. The prices, installation, communication and time frame are all 5 stars. Thanks to everyone, to many to name. Jim W.

When Paul, the technician, arrived; he immediately put shoe covers on to walk through the house. He…read morewent right to work on my noisy dryer and had it fixed super fast and he cleaned up any mess from the repair. Wonderful. Price was what I expected-not out of line. Definitely recommend Greens Appliance Heating and Cooling.

Park Avenue Self Storage

(7 reviews)

Park Ave Self Storage is extremely clean and very secure. Working with Rich, especially long…read moredistance, couldn't have been any easier. He was very helpful and accommodating.

We just made a big move from CA and used a moving POD for all of our things to put into storage for…read morea month. I worked with Rich to reserve a storage unit and coordinate from beginning to end w the moving pod drop off and pick up. Rich was communicative through the process and we were able to seamlessly transition everything into the storage unit. Moving is stressful enough so this was a big relief! Thank you!

Solid Rock Landscaping

(4 reviews)

We have worked with Solid Rock Landscaping on several occasions. Friendly and super helpful owners…read moreand staff. Hard workers. Finished work is as proposed and expected. Strongly recommend.

This company is honorable - and they do fantastic work…read more Chris and Jon worked together to get me a design last year and when I had a few questions before they started this year, they did a great job of keeping up with me and making sure the work met my needs. I wanted low maintenance, a little privacy and to cover the footings on my shed. All three were done and done very well. Would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Des Moines Pest Control

4.8

(5 reviews)

We've used their services for a number of years, as have both of our families. Combined, we've used…read moreDes Moines Pest Control for over twenty years! We've always been happy with their quick, responsive services and how they will come back out and stand by their promises! We've gotten to know Robby and Chris over the years and they really know how bugs and rodents behave and what to expect from them! Fantastic at what they do! Highly recommend!!! Wouldn't use anyone else!

Super friendly. Was not able to set up a service in a time frame that would work with my work…read moreschedule. But I was able to get information needed to potentially set up future . But their prices are competitive. I also like that it is a local company! Staff was super friendly and helpful. They do 3 treatments a year Spring, Summer, and fall, with their one year contract.

Two Mops & A Bucket

We remodeled part of our home about a year ago and on the anniversary of the remodel I hired two…read moremops and a bucket to come out and ensure that we are maintaining our new space at the highest level! She was absolutely amazing. This is the first time out of a number of different home cleaning services we've used over the years that we felt like she paid more attention to the details than we ever could! She was efficient and thorough and just generally an awesome person to work with! Highly recommend!

Albana did an amazing job on cleaning my home that I was getting ready to put on the market to…read moresell. She made an appointment to come see the home and gave me a great price compared to my other estimates. She showed up on time and really DEEP CLEANED the home. I've hired numerous cleaning companies in the past, but have never been truly impressed with the end result. This was not the case, all of the walls, trim, floors, appliances, well EVERYTHING. When she was done everything smelled and looked great! I'm sure it helped tremendously in the sale as I had 3 dogs and not the best at keeping my house clean. Thank you so much Albana!

Porter Plumbing

This is going to be a long review because I'm very particular, and want to include details that I…read morelike to know when hiring someone to do work on my home. A friend had an excellent kitchen remodel, and I asked her contractor if he could recommend a good plumber. He said without hesitation that I should call Porter Plumbing in Norwalk. I spoke with Tom Porter a few times during this process; the phone was always answered quickly and I never had to leave a voicemail and wait for a call back. Tom had me send him pictures of the area under the sink and measurements so he could give me an estimate. The sink I wanted had 9" bowls instead of the 7" bowls in my old sink. I was so thankful when he told me a solution to a problem that I thought would prevent me from getting the sink I really wanted! The two service techs that came out were Lanny and James, and they were the perfect technicians. They didn't mind that I wanted to watch so I could see what was involved, and didn't mind answering my questions. I know first hand the care they take while working. I was impressed with several things they did and had no complaints at all. If I ever need a plumber again I'll call Porter and specifically ask that they send one or both of them. I've already given the name of the company and the techs to a few friends, and it has only been a couple of days since the install. Lanny was starting to put little booties on his feet when I told him that wasn't necessary. They put down a big tarp and placed their tool bags, tools, vacuum and everything else they used for the job on the tarp and not directly on my floor. Too much caulking was used to seal around and under my original sink. They were very careful with cutting it, used shims to help get the sink raised up, and even put soft gloves between the shims and the counter to protect the counter when they used a hammer to wedge the shims under the sink. They were very thorough with getting all of the old caulking cleaned off. They were very meticulous - going so far as making sure the logo on my faucet was lined up perfectly with the piece dividing the two bowls, and making sure the logo on the sink flange was lined up with the back of the sink and readable! They vacuumed several times to make sure debris wasn't tracked through my house during the job, and cleaned up after themselves so well you wouldn't have known I'd had plumbing work done. They were extremely thorough, and checked everything multiple times to make sure everything was working and nothing was leaking. As they were leaving, I was thanked for my business and reminded that they guarantee their work.

Tom Porter came out and completed some plumbing installations in the kitchen that I was not able to…read moremanage. He arrived on time, was courteous, and completed quality work in a timely manner. His pricing was also better than the competition.

Grazing Goat Repair

(1 review)

Service was great! Fixed all the issues I had! Great communication and the quality was superb…read more Dropped off my lawn mower and it wasn't running at all. Now it does. Recommend this place to your friends.

From the owner: Small engine repair, service, and diagnostic read more

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

2 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Shayla Q.

1 year ago

When I first started at this daycare two years ago, it was a bit of a rough start. Things weren't always as organized or positive as they could be, and I wasn't sure what the future held. But everything changed for the better when Jessica Lopez came into the picture. Jessica brought a whole new energy, leadership, and vision to the center. Her passion for childcare and commitment to creating a supportive, structured, and loving environment made a huge impact, not just on the children, but on the staff as well. Morale improved, communication became stronger, and the center truly began to thrive. Since then, I've grown so much personally and professionally. I'm incredibly proud to share that I was recently promoted to Assistant Director. Being part of this transformation and now having the chance to lead alongside such a strong team has been nothing short of inspiring. This daycare has become a second home for me. The love, care, and dedication we pour into every child's development is something I see and feel every day. I'm so excited for what the future holds, and I can confidently say this is a place where both children and staff grow and shine. If you're looking for a place where kids are truly nurtured, and where leadership makes all the difference, this is it. read more

Abbey H.

1 year ago

As the Assistant Director at Yellow Brick Road in West Des Moines - Jordan Creek, I've had the pleasure of getting to know Jessica Lopez very well. I often rely on her for support because she runs an incredibly well-organized and efficient center. Jessica is deeply dedicated to her role--most importantly, to the well-being and safety of the children in her care. She strictly adheres to all policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for both children and staff. Beyond her professional excellence, Jessica is an amazing individual and a hardworking single mom. She leads by example and holds her team to high standards, which contributes to the strong culture she's built at her center. If you have any questions regarding the care provided at our Norwalk location, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be more than happy to serve as a reference. Warm regards, Abbey Hunkin Assistant Director Yellow Brick Road - Jordan Creek (515) 381-2885 read more

Yellow Brick Road Norwalk - preschools - Updated August 2026

People who viewed Yellow Brick Road Norwalk also viewed

West Side Kids Daycare

3.7

(7 reviews)

I've had three kiddos go through this center and out all other daycares and centers they've…read moreattended, this is by far their favorite. The teachers are great with my girls, my daughter did pre school here and when finished, now shes exceeding expectations for kindergarten and knows everything their just starting to go over, and putting words together and math problems. Very grateful for Ms. Racheal, and how good she is with the kids. My son looks forward to coming here before and after school, never any issues. My baby can be a little spit fire but oh my goodness, her teachers at so good with her, and she just loves them all, and the crafts and play time. Management is very friendly and all family, and they treat all the kiddos like they treat their own, they're always around, and willing to help. Gladly recommend this place over several others my family has visited and used in the past.

My son has been going here since he was 6 weeks old, now 4.5. We've had a great experience! I feel…read morehe's excelling in many areas (numbers, learning Spanish, shapes, independence, friendships). Would recommend!

Cadence Academy Preschool

4.4

(7 reviews)

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!

Childtime of Des Moines

4.5

(4 reviews)

This is the best daycare we have been too we love the staff everyone is absolutely amazingread more

Since the new management stepped in this spring, the daycare has improved so much. April (the new…read moredirector) and Kylie (the AD) are wonderful--great communication, lots of fun activities, and my daughter truly loves her teachers. The facility is clean, with live cameras (sensitive areas blurred), and we get regular updates and photos. It's play-based but also encourages learning, teamwork, and responsibility. I feel confident my daughter is safe, happy, and cared for every day.

Cadence Academy Preschool

(5 reviews)

Great school and nice staff. Very friendly and welcoming for all children. New to the area and we…read morewere able to sign up my 3 year old son quickly. It was his first time in a classroom setting and it really helped his development.

We couldn't be happier with Cadence In Urbandale! Our daughter loves it there. She's always excited…read morein the car on the way to "go see friends," "play water day," and all the other activities they do. They potty trained my daughter mostly at 20 months before I even had time to research what to do! They are amazing and we love them!

Mundo Pequeño

Mundo Pequeño is the cutest and most attentive daycare center there is ! Hands down a place you can…read moretrust your children will be taken care of well. My first born started going there since 13months old and we never looked back. We recently moved to Urbandale and don't care for the drive because we love it so much for our son. It's a Spanish Immersion program that really helped my son developed his Spanish skills. I trust all the ladies that work there and the best part is that they cook the lunch for them. They have a little kitchen to do this everyday for the kiddos! It's awesome ! They do activities with the kids and have themes throughout the calendar year. I truly love it. I'm already on the waiting list for my yet to be born second child. Highly recommend it !

Mundo Pequeño has been such an amazing place for my 2 year old to attend. He loves going to his day…read morecare every single day, loves his teachers, and his class mates. You will feel such a positive environment from the moment you walk in the building and the smell of homemade food every morning will make you want to stay with your child to enjoy lunch (Parent's should be invited for home made lunch once a year ;). Lupita, the owner is very active with everything that has to do with her Daycare and her teachers are amazing with all of the kids. I completely recommend Mundo Pequeño. -Viri R.

Yellow Brick Road West Des Moines

3.0

worst daycare ever. they don't support enough way to many kids in the classrooms, building looks…read morelike it's falling apart and smells horrible they have been through so many staff its wild. I've see roaches and actual poop on the walls of the bathroom in the lobby. rather leave my child with a stranger then ever trust this place again

My daughter loves going to "castle school." Miss Livy & Miss Ricki have been amazing in working…read morewith her education & preparing her for kindergarten!

Yellow Brick Road

3.7

It sucks that this daycare is the only one I can find convenient for my lifestyle because I don't…read morelike my kids going here. My daughter is 3 and they do not work on potty training her at all. All I get is a "it's a shot or a miss" when she goes at home. My son who is 7 gets picked on, sure he starts it as well but no one helps or listen or even communicates with me what is going on during the time he is with them. When I find out my son is getting body slammed days later is not okay with me. No calls or reports for it. Very upsetting.

Highly recommend! All of the teachers have been there a long time and they're like family. They…read morecare about my kids so much! Special shoutout to Ms Tricia, Carol, Robin, Heather and Mr Kyle!

Yellow Brick Road Creekview

(1 review)

My boys and I have had such a great experience. They love going here. Staff is great my boys look…read moreforward to seeing their teacher Ms.Bia and Ms. Janet. I can honestly say they care about my children and the staff is very welcoming and experienced.

Kid's Company

3.5

We have used Kid's Company for all three of our children. Our oldest had gone to another day care…read moredue to openings and lack of planning on our side. Once an opening was available we switched. It was the best decision! We didn't look back. Emily and the staff is amazing and highly recommeded.

Seems a bit disorganized. Director placed my name on a waiting list by scratching my name on a…read morecrumpled post it note. A substitute teacher mentioned that ratios are not appropriately followed in the summer.

Altoona Kidsworld