Our teachers are passionate about children and dedicated to serving families.
That is reflected in the years of service of our staff.
Every classroom has long term teachers who are experienced and knowledgeable about child development.
Many of our staff have been at our center for ten years or more.
Our teachers make learning come alive in the classroom with their creative enhancements to the curriculum and their ability to engage each child in activities designed to build individual skills.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Bettendorf KinderCare, where your child will experience the best in early care and education. Each day is a new adventure, rich in quality learning experiences, loving care and hands on fun. We are located in the heart of Bettendorf just across the street from the Bettendorf Library and the Family Museum. We serve children as young as six weeks of age through Kindergarten and first grade. Come visit us to see "What Learning Looks Like" for your child.
- We are "Safety Aware" at KinderCare. Our Health and Safety Coordinator, Ms. Lauren, ensures that we maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for our children. A calendar of daily safety checks and a weekly cleaning checklist for each classroom keep the focus on wellness and injury prevention, a top priority at our center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 7 Year-Olds
- IA DHS slots are CURRENTLY FULL, The Friendly House Scholarship and State Wide Voulentary Preschool Pragram
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bettendorf KinderCare?
The application deadline for Bettendorf KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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