The Directory
Kid friendly businesses, organizations and services in the Des Moines area.
Whether you live in Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines or beyond, find the local resources your family needs in in the dsm4kids Directory!
While all submissions are considered, inclusion in the Directory is based on relevance. Businesses or organizations outside of Central Iowa or primarily geared toward adults may not be listed.
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Aardvark to Zucchini Press is a publisher of children's books and reading accessories, located in West Des Moines, Iowa. We are dedicated to educating children, helping them to thrive within our communities and contribute to society to the greatest extent possible. Our company was established with the development of a reading primer that uses a unique phonetic alphabet containing the majority of the phonetic sounds in the English language. Designed to cover one chapter per day, the 64 phonetic sounds are gradually introduced in a specific order that helps the child grasp the concepts quickly and acquire basic reading skills within about one month. Although the book is targeted for children ages 1 to 6, the approach may appeal to older students, including those who are learning English as a second language.
Academy of Martial Arts has been offering instruction and training in Tae Kwon Do since 2004 & Hapkido in 2006.
Located in Ankeny, IA.
The Academy of Martial Arts Systems brings together the energy of the mind and the body. Our program is especially beneficial to children and is designed to enable a child to focus and concentrate on achieving worthwhile goals and to meet life’s challenges with total confidence. Our objective is to provide a fun-filled and positive learning environment for all our young students that will enhance the development of basic good habits such as paying attention, following directions, cooperating with others, respect for self and others, self-control, and self-discipline.
Face Painting Artists, Balloon Twisting, Professional Clowns,Comedy/magic shows and more!
AJ’s Cleaning & Restoration is focused on providing high-quality service at an affordable rate to Des Moines and the surrounding areas.
Pediatric Dentist
Archery clash has equipment for a game called Combat Archery. It is like dodgeball, but with bows and arrows. It is great for birthday parties, church events and team building. Archery Battle is the best party or event experience for any event. At Archery Clash, we believe in creating unique moments that leave a lasting impression. Our innovative mix of solutions ensures that every detail is covered. Get in touch to learn how we can make your dream event a reality.
Archery Field & Sports (AFS) has a 40-yard Indoor paper target and 3D Range, along with a 20-target outdoor 3-D range for you to enjoy...including an Olympic Range!
Our FULL-SERVICE RETAIL PRO-SHOP has the latest in bows and other archery equipment and accessories. Whether you are looking for hunting equipment, archery supplies, clothing, or black powder supplies, Archery Field & Sports has all you need for the greatest outdoor experiences!
AFS has also expanded their Paintball department, including an SUP Air 100-yard enclosed outdoor field!!
Business Description: Since 2010, we’ve helped countless people just like you to find the piano and guitar lessons they need so their children can learn to play an instrument.
Our curriculum is fully accredited by the ACS WASC for grades 1-12 music education, both in-person and online programs, meaning you can trust our process. Every new student begins with a free trial lesson to get to know us and what to expect before signing up
Why do we utilize group lessons? Almost nothing else is learned alone—not sports, not the arts, not academics. Then why piano and guitar? We believe students quit piano and guitar too soon because they're isolated and unengaged. Our group lessons solve all that, bringing students together to challenge and inspire one another.
Outside of our standard guitar and piano lessons, we offer plenty of extra activities for our students and pack our summer calendar full of camps and other opportunities. We love watching our students grow and try new things all year long.
Face painting, mural painting, canvas painting, furniture painting and more!!
Come visit us at Backyard Adventures of Iowa Family Recreation Store. We serve the whole state of Iowa and our highest priority is providing the best customer service for you and your family. In our showroom you will find Backyard Adventures Play Sets and Swing Sets, Goalsetter Basketball Hoops, and Outdoor Furniture and Patio Accessories, to meet your family recreation needs.