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3.9

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KinderCare Learning Center in Grimes offers high-quality daycare, child care, and early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, create and grow. We provide care for children 6 weeks through 6 years old, with preschool and kindergarten programs… Read more

3.9

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Carina M Andriolo

By Carina M Andriolo on September 30, 2026 Verified by Google

My children and I love this daycare because of the wonderful people who are employed at this location.

I’ve known Alicia, the Center Director, for years. She has had a part in caring for all of my children at some point in their lives. From the very beginning I could tell how passionate she was about the career she chose. Having my children in her care over the years means so much to my family. She genuinely cares about the children, their families, and her staff, which gives me so much peace of mind as a parent.

I absolutely loved my son’s time in the Two’s Room with Miss Chantice. She created such a warm and inviting classroom, and her consistency made all the difference. My son was potty trained in about a week, and I truly believe the consistency between home and the classroom played a huge role in that success.

Now he’s in the Preschool Room with Miss Diana, and I couldn’t be happier. Her calmness and assertiveness create such a safe and positive environment. She encourages independence while still making the children feel supported, and she has done such a great job helping my son feel safe, comfortable, and calm in her classroom.

I’m so grateful my children have teachers and caregivers who genuinely care about them and help them grow through every stage. Knowing they are safe, loved, supported, and learning while I’m at work means everything to me. ❤️

Alishia

By Alishia on September 30, 2026 Verified by Google

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about the center director, Alicia! Over the last 7 years, she has cared for all FOUR of my children, and that alone speaks volumes about the level of trust I have in her.

When Alicia moved from one center to another, I followed her. As a mom, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing my children are with someone who truly cares about them, and treats them like more than just another child in the building.

Alicia has been a consistent part of our family’s childcare journey through so many different ages and stages. She is warm, attentive, professional, and incredibly dedicated to the children and families she serves. My kids have always felt safe, loved, and comfortable with her, and that has meant everything to me.

Any family fortunate enough to have her and her staff caring for their children is in wonderful hands.

Makayla Johnston

By Makayla Johnston on July 16, 2026 Verified by Google

This is such a great daycare! The staff is amazing and it’s obvious they genuinely care about the kids. The building is always clean, organized, and has such a welcoming atmosphere.

The teachers are wonderful, especially the Pre-K, the 2 two-year-old teachers, and the infant teacher. They’re patient, caring, and always finding fun ways to keep the kids engaged. You can tell they really love what they do.

The manager is also fantastic. She’s kind, supportive, and does a great job making sure everything runs smoothly. The whole team works well together, and it creates a really positive environment for both the kids and the families.

I would definitely recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a place where their child will be loved, cared for, and have a great time every day.

Jaidon

By Jaidon on May 28, 2026 Verified by Google

I recently have inquired for a few months now about my child enrolling for the fall year here and I’ve never stepped foot in this place but my experience with just simply scheduling a tour has been AWFUL. The lack of communication is ridiculous here not to mention that the customer service is HORRIBLE. I have been in contact with the director multiple times to schedule a tour and when I finally get a date set and stone they have to “cancel it” bc the director won’t be there. The way it was said to me was rude for one and I called a day before to simply confirm the time for the next day and I was told they needed to cancel which no one had previously reached out before I called to cancel the tour they said they didn’t even know I had a tour scheduled and the director didn’t relay the message to anyone. I live in another state which they are aware of but as simple as a phone call from the director to reschedule the tour would’ve been more ideal! When I first talked to someone to even set the tour up the person wasn’t very pleasant don’t recall a name but they told me originally they do not do tours on Fridays because their workers are “trying to get home to their families”. This facility needs better customer service and better communication all around!

Ling Ling

By Ling Ling on February 12, 2026 Verified by Google

I would not recommend this daycare based on my experience. My child has come home mentioning that teachers were being yelled at in front of the children by the center director, which is extremely concerning. A childcare environment should feel calm, safe, and supportive not tense or uncomfortable for children.There appear to be ongoing staffing and supervision issues. Classrooms have been left out of ratio, with one teacher alone with too many children while others step away. I’ve also noticed inconsistency in how policies are enforced. Some staff members are written up for certain behaviors, while others are allowed to do the same without consequences. It feels like rules are only strictly followed when corporate is present.There are also concerns about professionalism and favoritism, especially when family members work together within management. This creates unequal treatment and a lack of accountability.Most concerning are safety issues. I was made aware of an incident where a child was picked up improperly and hit their head. That should never happen in a licensed childcare facility.Concerns have been reported to higher management, including Courtney, who oversees the center director, but no meaningful action appears to have been taken. At this point, I believe corporate should conduct an unannounced visit to see what truly goes on day to day.If these issues are not addressed, I feel it is important for other parents to be aware so they can make informed decisions about their children’s care.

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Grimes KinderCare 3.9 out of 5.0 based on 14 user reviews.

Grimes KinderCare
1101 NE Gateway Dr., Grimes, IA
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Additional Business Details

Business Hours

M-F 6:30am-6pm, Sa-Su Closed

Accepted Payments

American Express, Check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Services

Discovery Pre-School, Infant Programs, Pre-Kindergarten, Pre-School, Toddler Programs

Specialties

Enrichment Programs: Cooking, Enrichment Programs: Music, Enrichment Programs: Phonics

Brands

KinderCare® Learning Centers, Champions

Languages

English

Year Established

2021

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