The first child rate applies to the child in the family attending the greater number of times per week, regardless of the child’s age or position in the family. Second child rates (and beyond) are discounted and apply to children attending the same or fewer number of times per week as the first child.
Full-day care rates are for non-school days (conference days, teacher in-service days, and winter and spring breaks) and payments must be made in advance.
School Year Fee Schedule
School Year Fee Schedule
Summer Rates
Contact Us
Amy Dvorak Kids West Program Supervisor 515-633-5017
KJ Yaeger Kids West Program Coordinator 515-633-5020
Kris Gardner Kids West Program Assistant 515-633-5018
Kids West Office
Learning Resource Center 3550 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50265
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available through the agencies listed below. Please call for more information:
Iowa Department of Human Services: 866.448.4605 or dhs.iowa.gov
Iowa Childcare Resource & Referral: 877-216-8481 or iowaccrr.org
Kids West Financial Assistance
Kids west financial assistance provides a reduction in fees for families who qualify. It follows the same income guidelines as free or reduced lunch. To apply for a reduced rate, complete the application for Financial Assistance form and return to: Kids West, Community Education, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. If you have any questions or need help completing this form, please contact Kids West at 515-633-5018.