Our staff boasts over 175 years of experience in the childcare field.
We hire compassionate, energetic leaders to partner with you in your child's education.
We are lucky enough to have males and females on staff to be role models for the children as well.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Cedar Rapids West KinderCare! We have been serving the Cedar Rapids community since 1979. We provide exceptional care for children ranging from ages six weeks to 12 years old. Everything we do is designed for learning at all ages. Our curriculum is designed to develop the whole child. We also partner with the Cedar Rapids Community School District to provide our families with the free preschool program offered through the State of Iowa. Our staff form personal bonds with each and every child to provide a warm, nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow in. We look forward to beginning our relationship with you and your child. Contact us today to become part of our KinderCare family!
- We provide a variety of safety features at our center. Our front door has keypad entry so no unauthorized visitors are allowed in. We have fenced in playgrounds to keep the public out. We also ensure that every member of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified within the first few months of employment. Along with these features, we also employ a Health and Safety Coordinator who monitors the care of cleanliness, playground safety, medication administration and emergency preparedness.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA, State and Promise Jobs Block Grant - full time only **center has to info for families seeking subsidy care---invite for tour to get that info.
- 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 West Cedar Rapids KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Cedar Rapids KinderCare located?
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 2 other private schools located in Cedar Hills.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is Xavier High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lasalle Catholic Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jude Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
Grades: 5-8 | 184 students 1.5 miles 3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
1.5
5-8
184
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: NS-3 | 193 students 1.6 miles 3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
1.6
NS-3
193
Grades: PK-8 | 234 students 3 miles 1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
3
PK-8
234
St. Patrick Middle School
(Catholic)
Grades: 6-8 | 165 students 3.7 miles 509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
3.7
6-8
165
Xavier High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 610 students 4.1 miles 6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
4.1
9-12
610
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