Where to find childcare in Grimes, a town full of young families.
Grimes skews young, with a lot of families and preschoolers, so childcare is in real demand. Here are the licensed centers in town to start your search, with the usual advice to call early about waitlists.
The short version
Grimes has several licensed childcare centers clustered near the Gateway corridor and along James Street and Grimes Blvd, including national and local names. Waitlists are common, so call ahead.
Licensed centers
Childcare centers in Grimes
Grimes KinderCare - 1101 NE Gateway Dr (infants through pre-K).
The Voyage Early Learning Journey - 1101 SE Gateway Dr.
Yellow Brick Road ECDC, North - 1901 N James St.
Yellow Brick Road ECDC, South - 2860 SE Grimes Blvd.
First Steps Child Care Center of Grimes - 441 SE Gateway Dr.
Hope Grimes Preschool - 1335 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd.
The Dallas Center-Grimes district also runs preschool programming; see our schools guide. Confirm current license status and openings with each center before enrolling.
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Sources: center websites and the Iowa childcare provider directory. Confirm current license status and openings directly with each center; waitlists are common. Preview build, September 2026.