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Discovering trustworthy childcare for your little ones can be tough when moving to a new community, and we are here to help. Contact our Hello Pella New Resident Services and we will point you towards childcare openings.
Daycare Centers
New Horizon Academy
Since 1971, this family-owned and operated company has made it their mission to provide the best childcare and early education programs on the planet. They have an uncompromising commitment to excellence, and with passionate and talented teachers, you’ll discover the difference.
Award winning curriculum that includes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), character development, sign language, enrichment programs, and more.
Yellow Iron Academy
Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten prep, and school- aged children.
Curriculum encourages discovery with activities specific to each stage of development. Summer care and before/after school care is also available. The Yellow Iron Academy is housed in a state-of-the-art facility.
Little Dutch Academy
As part of Pella Community Schools, the Little Dutch Academy at the Viersen Early Learning Center is a preschool facility (for three to five year olds). The Little Dutch Academy uses Creative Curriculum and GOLD assessments, alongside licensed early childhood education teachers, to build strong educational foundations and a love of learning for three hours a day. In conjunction with preschool, “wrap around care” is also available: a child care program extending developmentally appropriate structure and activities to continue student learning throughout the rest of the day.
In-home Childcare Options
Iowa’s Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), an agency that serves all of Iowa. Contact CCR&R for information about childcare, how to choose quality childcare, and information on assistance for qualifying families.
HelloPella can also assist in finding in-home daycare. Let us know what you are looking for, and we can try to connect you with childcare providers that have openings specific to your needs. Contact relocation@pella.org for details.
After School Programs
Several places offer after-school programs. Here are a few to get you started:
New Horizon Academy
Little Dutch Club (beginning fall 2024)
Yellow Iron Academy
Pella Community Art Center
