The mission of Childrenís Garden is to serve as a non-profit parent cooperative. We are committed to providing a high quality child care program in a stable and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children from all races, creeds, and national origins, while responding to the needs of the family.

Monday ñ Friday [6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.]

Infant Program [7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.]

We are closed for major holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

In fall 2001, Childrenís Garden entered into a partnership with Wesley Acres Retirement Community and Des Moines University (DMU). Employees of these institutions and students at DMU have priority on our waiting list. To qualify for the priority spaces, DMU employees must be, at a minimum, a one-half time regular employee. Students must be enrolled in the current term at least one-half time. Forms to certify your eligibility are available in DMUís Human Resources or Student Services departments. Once the appropriate department has verified your eligibility, the Childrenís Garden will handle the admissions process, including qualifications for admission and the management of waiting lists.