Our new childcare center is located conveniently in Urbandale, IA, on the corner of 128th Street and Meredith Drive. We will proudly serve families in Urbandale, Waukee, Clive, Grimes, and other nearby areas with high-quality daycare and early education services. Our research-based, age-appropriate learning programs include infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and school-age education. We use a convenient app in each classroom to connect with our families throughout the day. Our comprehensive childcare curriculum includes social-emotional learning, STEAM, literacy, physical development, and more, all with an emphasis on building confident learners. Contact our Urbandale childcare to learn more and schedule a tour!
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We understand that choosing an early education and child care program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education program you choose for your child.
Step 1: Schedule a tour.
Step 2: Use our Quality Child Care Checklist to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education you choose for your child.
Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Agreement and other required forms to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy. Contact your School Director for more information regarding the electronic forms.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to plan your visit to one of our schools. Thank you for considering New Horizon Academy. We are eager to partner with you during this incredible time in your child’s growth and development.
Our experienced teachers are eager to meet you and your child, and look forward to playing an important role in your child’s early education.
At New Horizon Academy Urbandale, providing a safe and healthy environment for the children entrusted into our care is our number one priority. We take many precautions to ensure that this commitment is fulfilled at our daycare center every day.
Our daycare teachers will keep you up-to-date on your child’s day and help you stay connected and informed. Via our mobile app, you will receive information about:
So, while you are apart, you have peace of mind that your child is healthy, safe, learning, and having fun at New Horizon Academy Urbandale!
Our Urbandale daycare center is committed to providing good nutrition to empower children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and physical growth. We promote knowledge about nutrition to our children, families, and staff through education, communication, and by offering children healthy and diverse food choices every day. Learn More
For your convenience, we offer transportation to local Urbandale elementary schools for children enrolled in our before- and after-school programs. We partner with local elementary schools in our community including:
Our boys joined the Urbandale New Horizon Academy this summer and it has been great! The building is absolutely top-tier, and the folks that work there are truly genuine.
At New Horizon Academy Urbandale, daycare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
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Our Urbandale daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Our Urbandale school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Urbandale, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
At New Horizon Academy Urbandale, we follow Iowa state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 100% of families in Urbandale recommend New Horizon Academy.
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