West Side Kids Daycare & Preschool
Waukee’s preferred daycare and preschool for ages 6 weeks – 10 years.
West Side Kids Daycare & Preschool
Waukee’s preferred daycare and preschool for ages 6 months – 10 years.

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.


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 nearby Waukee schools, 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.












Parents Love Us!
Brent Butler2024-06-03 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. Erin Butler2024-05-30 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!! Mario Cruz2023-11-09 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! Megan Bye2023-11-09 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. 😊 Lexi Hill2023-09-01 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! Jessica Walton2023-08-30 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! Lou2023-04-04 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! Nathan Paul2020-03-31 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.
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: $330/week
- Toddlers (2-3 years): $290/week
- Preschool (3-4 years): $275/week
- Pre-K (4-5 years): $265/week
- Before or After School Care: $105/week
- Before & After School Care: $135/week
- School-Age Summer/Break Program: $175/week
Discounts available for families with multiple children.

Visit Us!
Contact
255 NE Dartmoor Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
Phone: (515) 978-0322
Email: erika@wskwaukee.com
Weekdays: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Weekends: Closed