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Registration and Fees

To inquire about current openings in Kids West, please contact Kris Gardner.

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Select an option below to register for Kids West child care.

Kids West Fees

The first child rate applies to the child in the family attending Kids West the most times per week. Rates for additional children who attend the same or fewer times per week are discounted.

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.

PAY KIDS WEST FEES

2025-26 School Year Fees 
 

Schedule Fee: First Child Fee: Additional Child(ren)
a.m. and p.m. care $90 $85
a.m. care only $70 $65
p.m. care only $70 $65
Full-day care $35 per day $35 per day


2026 Summer Rates

Times/Week Fee
5 days $175

 

Contact Us

 

Ashley Kunz
Kids West Program Supervisor
515-633-5017

Mallory Johnson
Kids West Program Interventionist
515-633-5003

Kris Gardner
Kids West Program Specialist
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

Application for Financial Assistance