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West Side Kids
Daycare & Preschool

Waukee’s preferred daycare and preschool for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.

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Family Values & a Love for Learning

Since 2005, West Side Kids has been a cozy, family-run daycare where your little ones feel right at home! We pride ourselves on being a vibrant community where children learn, play, and grow surrounded by love and support. Our team treats every child like family, encouraging their curiosity and building their confidence every step of the way.

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A Place to Belong

With dedicated rooms for every stage, a big playground, and an indoor gym, we’ve built a space where kids can be themselves. We even offer convenient transportation to Waukee Elementary and Grant Ragan, making things easier for busy parents.

Our Building

Our building is designed with little explorers in mind—every corner is a safe, fun space where kids can play, learn, and grow. From bright classrooms to our big playground and indoor gym, there’s room for every adventure.

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Parents Love Us!

How have six years flown by so quickly? Thank you for preparing my boys for their next step. The friendships, immersive activities, and personalized care, combined with the compassion of the on-site owners, make this a bittersweet farewell.
Brent ButlerPosted on Google
They’ve done a great job helping our kids grow, develop and learn. My kids both left WSK prepared for kindergarten. I appreciate all they’ve done!!
Erin ButlerPosted on Google
I would highly recommend Westside Kids Day Care Inc. The facilities are clean, organized, and has the right touch for all the kids. I have (2) daughters that absolutely love coming each morning. The staff are loving, trustable, and engaged with great communication. This was an easy decision for my family. The classroom teachers are amazing!! I would like to give a big shout out to Miss Megan for doing such an exceptional job! Thank you!
Mario CruzPosted on Google
I whole heartedly support and recommend this place to anyone needing care for your babies or big kids. My daughters been through the rooms, and never had issues with any of the teachers or management, and my youngest can test my patience and make the days long, but the teachers are so great with her and she’s a stubborn little one and I have 5 children. And now she’s doing great and learning something new every day in the pre school room and excited to come to school every day, and other daughter loves it here and she was beyond ready to start kindergarten in the fall, trying read books on her own. Love, love, love this place. 😊
Megan ByePosted on Google
Love this daycare center! My son did great in preschool, he is ready & right on track for kindergarten! All the rooms my kids have been in have been great. All staff is friendly & caring!
Lexi HillPosted on Google
West side kids is absolutely amazing! The ladies in the infant room are awesome, have recommended all of my mom friends here for their babies!
Jessica WaltonPosted on Google
Erika & her Mom are two of the nicest people we have worked with.Their facility is a model for daycare centers! Waukee residents are lucky to have them in their area! Thank you ladies!
LouPosted on Google
My kids have been going here for almost 3 years. Always been impressed with what they bring home from learning, songs and social aspect. Never had any issues and would recommend them to friends/family in the area. Great, caring staff as well.
Nathan PaulPosted on Google

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Our programs

We offer full-time programs designed to meet the unique needs of each age group, from infants to school-age children. Our services include daycare and preschool for kids 6 weeks to 10 years old, as well as before and after school care for busy families.

Fee Structure:

Infants, Movers & Ones$340/week
Twos$300/week
Threes$285/week
Fours & Fives$270/week
Before OR After School$105/week
Before AND After School$135/week
Summer and Breaks$175/week

Discounts available for families with multiple children.

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Vaccination Policy

To support a healthy and safe environment for all children in our care, we ask that every child be fully vaccinated before joining our program. Families are asked to provide up‑to‑date immunization records during enrollment.
Because the well‑being of our community is so important to us, children who are not vaccinated are not able to attend our center.

Thank you for helping us keep our daycare a safe, nurturing place for every child to learn and grow.