What daycare options are in Grimes, Iowa?

Licensed centers in Grimes include Grimes KinderCare (1101 NE Gateway Dr), The Voyage Early Learning Journey (1101 SE Gateway Dr), Yellow Brick Road ECDC (North at 1901 N James St, South at 2860 SE Grimes Blvd), First Steps (441 SE Gateway Dr), and Hope Grimes Preschool (1335 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd).

Does Dallas Center-Grimes offer preschool?

Yes, the Dallas Center-Grimes school district runs preschool programming in addition to the private childcare centers around town.

Daycare and Childcare in Grimes, Iowa

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. Updated September 2026.

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