About Us
Our Families
Children's Garden is the only remaining Non-Profit Parent Cooperative in the state of Iowa. For 75 years we have offered childcare and child development services to hundreds of Des Moines and Polk County families. Our parental involvement creates an environment that is an extension of the home, rather than substitute by providing a care that is created by the partnership of parents and staff. Our center is owned and operated by our parent membership in partnership with our Executive Director. There are many ways for parents to be involved! Parent involvement is encouraged; parents can join the Board, participate in center volunteer opportunities, attend annual parent meetings, accompany classes on field trips, and more!
Mission Statement
The mission of The Children's Garden is to serve as a non-profit parent cooperative. We are committed to providing a high-quality childcare 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.
Our Philosophy
We believe that learning is an interactive process. Children are best served by an environment that allows active exploration of materials and people relevant to the child's own life experiences.
Our Families
Children's Garden is the only remaining Non-Profit Parent Cooperative in the state of Iowa. For 75 years we have offered childcare and child development services to hundreds of Des Moines and Polk County families. Our parental involvement creates an environment that is an extension of the home, rather than substitute by providing a care that is created by the partnership of parents and staff. Our center is owned and operated by our parent membership in partnership with our Executive Director. There are many ways for parents to be involved! Parent involvement is encouraged; parents can join the Board, participate in center volunteer opportunities, attend annual parent meetings, accompany classes on field trips, and more!
Mission Statement
The mission of The Children's Garden is to serve as a non-profit parent cooperative. We are committed to providing a high-quality childcare 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.
Our Philosophy
We believe that learning is an interactive process. Children are best served by an environment that allows active exploration of materials and people relevant to the child's own life experiences.
Our Programs
We offer extraordinary care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our preschool program uses Creative Curriculum to ensure students are prepared for an effortless transition to kindergarten.
Our after-school program offers transportation from area schools, homework help, and field trip activities during breaks.
Our program also includes weekly Music and Fit-N-Fun Classes!
Our Staff
We pride ourselves on our smaller class sizes that enhance our student to teacher ratio. Our focus is to ensure your child is safe, nurtured, and reaching their full potential of learning. All our staff are CPR and First Aid certified. We value parent relationships and have an open-door policy to all parents any time of the day.
Giving is more than just a moment
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve educational opportunities for our students.
