A quality childcare provider makes a great impact on the development of a child. You can rest easy when your child is in a safe, mentally stimulating and caring environment.
In-home Childcare Options
The Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency aids in helping you find area child care providers. Contact CCR&R for information about child care options in our county, how to choose quality child care and information on child care assistance for qualifying families. To talk to CCR&R, call 641-628-1212.
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.
Daycare Centers
New Horizon Academy is devoted to a commitment of excellence and the development of a healthy sense of self in every child enrolled in their programs including infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children. The accredited curriculum includes character development, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math), sign language, enrichment programs, and more, with an emphasis on building confident learners with our reputable staff. For more information see their website or call 641-628-4845.
Vermeer Corporation’s Yellow Iron Academy provides a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children to learn and develop their full potential. They serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten prep and school-aged children. Their state-of-the-art facility opened in 2014. They are accepting enrollments from the community as well as employees at this time. See their website for more information.
After School Programs
Several places offer after-school programs. Here are a few to get you started:
- New Horizon Academy
Contact 641-628-4845 - Pella Community Schools’ Kids Klub (Lincoln Elementary, Madison Elementary, Jefferson Intermediate)
Contact Amy Whitten, 641-780-4299 - Vermeer Corporation’s Yellow Iron Academy
Contact 641-621-8940 - Pella Community Art Center
One day per week program, contact 641-628-4571 for details.