Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $12,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $12,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Every Child is Unique
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Cedar Rapids West KinderCare! We have been serving the Cedar Rapids community since 1979. We provide exceptional care for children ranging from ages six weeks to 12 years old. Everything we do is designed for learning at all ages. Our curriculum is designed to develop the whole child. We also partner with the Cedar Rapids Community School District to provide our families with the free preschool program offered through the State of Iowa. Our staff form personal bonds with each and every child to provide a warm, nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow in. We look forward to beginning our relationship with you and your child. Contact us today to become part of our KinderCare family!
- We provide a variety of safety features at our center. Our front door has keypad entry so no unauthorized visitors are allowed in. We have fenced in playgrounds to keep the public out. We also ensure that every member of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified within the first few months of employment. Along with these features, we also employ a Health and Safety Coordinator who monitors the care of cleanliness, playground safety, medication administration and emergency preparedness.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA, State and Promise Jobs Block Grant - full time only **center has to info for families seeking subsidy care---invite for tour to get that info.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Cedar Rapids KinderCare cost?
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for West Cedar Rapids KinderCare?
The application deadline for West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West Cedar Rapids KinderCare located?
West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 2 other private schools located in Cedar Hills.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to West Cedar Rapids KinderCare is Xavier High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lasalle Catholic Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jude Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students
Catholic
509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
6300 42nd Street Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 294-6635
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 3-11 | 22 students
Special Education School
2309 C St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 365-9164
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
3636 Cottage Grove Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 366-7462
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 804-5943
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
3700 1st Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 390-6512
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students
Catholic
509 A Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 363-1027
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 3-4 | 88 students
Catholic
215 21st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 981-9950
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-3 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
3700 1st Avenue Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 396-7818
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1361 7th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 362-6952
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
615 1st Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 362-0207
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1635 Linmar Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 362-9512
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1350 Blairs Ferry Rd Ste A
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 378-3100
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6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
441 West Post Road Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3962
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3962
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2243
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Johnson Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2369
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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