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dsm4kids Business Directory

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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Children’s Museums are places for children and their caregivers.  They are safe places that encourage child-led play. Purposeful, meaningful play is how children learn and help build their executive functioning skills.  Children’s Museums are also fun!
ADMISSION:
Ages 1-10: $4.50
Under 1 or over 10: Donations appreciated but not required
HOURS:
Monday         10:00-3:00
Tuesday         10:00-3:00
Wednesday   Closed
Thursday       10:00-3:00
Friday             10:00-3:00
Saturday       10:00-5:00
Sunday           Closed

Address
Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone Number
(515) 218-8344
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Stephen Forrest, DDS at Des Moines Cosmetic Dentistry Center provides the highest quality cosmetic, family, Invisalign, and implant dentistry in the greater Des Moines area. Dr. Forrest is a general dentist who specializes in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry. He believes your smile is one of the best assets you have to look your best and feel confident with your appearance and overall health. His dental practice hosts state-of-the-art dental diagnostic and treatment equipment and materials in a comfortable and professional office.

Address
2375 Berkshire Pkwy, Clive, IA 50325
Phone Number
(515) 516-6769
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Besides the usual dance technique classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and tap. We offer more classes that make your training at DanzArts truly unique.

We train our students in the art of dance and theater! We are a noncompetition studio that focuses on the fundamentals of training dancers of all ages. Our program begins with a parent/toddler class all the way to a large adult program.
How to Register for Classes:
Simple turn a registration form into our office. You can drop off, email, mail or even fax (515 222-9888) in your form. We will prorate the semester's tuition if you are joining a class already in progress. Don't worry we can help you with the math. Need help simply call us at 515 222-9777 or email us at dsmdanzarts@gmail.com

Address
2150 Delavan Dr #8, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone Number
(515) 222-9777
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Des Moines' Soccer Team with youth programs to keep kids active.

Phone Number
515-457-6367
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Welcome to the Des Moines Paintball Park, our goal is to provide the best facility for paintball in the Des Moines area.

Address
2159 Maffitt Lake Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone Number
(515)-306-576
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Local Des Moines Theater
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This contemporary local theater presents musicals, classic plays & a children's theater series.

Address
831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone Number
(515) 277-6261
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For over 100 years, Des Moines Public Schools has been educating the students of Iowa’s capital city. Today, we are the largest provider of public education in Iowa, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff at work in more than 60 schools throughout the community.

Des Moines is a vibrant, innovative and diverse city. In fact, Parenting magazine ranked Des Moines #5 on the list of the best cities in the nation to raise a family, in large part due to great schools and learning opportunities.

Those traits are reflected throughout our school district in the breadth of the programs we offer and the constituency we serve. Our students, parents, teachers and staff come from many different backgrounds, all of which contribute to the richness of a DMPS education. The wide range of opportunities in Des Moines meets the academic interests, abilities and goals of every student.

We boast the largest variety of educational programs – many of them nationally renowned – in Iowa. That includes the state’s only International Baccalaureate curriculum and the only public Montessori school. According to the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education, our Central Academy’s “record of excellence with Advanced Placement is an honor for the entire state of Iowa,” producing more National AP Scholars in one recent year than 13 entire states! The Downtown School is regarded as a national model. Several schools feature continuous calendars throughout the year, and our Career & Tech Institute delivers training in everything from culinary arts to aviation technology, a scope that is rare in districts with comparable profiles.

Over the last decade a comprehensive and ongoing capital improvements campaign has renovated and updated many of our schools, 53 of which have now earned the Energy Star designation. State of the art learning environments are outfitted with everything from the latest technology to air conditioning.

 

 

Address
901 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone Number
515-242-7911
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Community Education is an opportunity for local citizens and community schools, agencies and institutions to become active partners in addressing education and community concerns.

Many of our classes are Youth Friendly, meaning that children under 18 are encouraged to attend. Check our class descriptions under Youth Friendly for minimum ages.

Address
DMPS Community Education, 1915 Prospect Road, Des Moines, IA 50310-6265
Phone Number
515-242-8521
Business Fax
515-242-8528
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The Des Moines Symphony Orchestra is Central Iowa’s largest and most active year-round professional performing arts producing organization. The mission of the Des Moines Symphony Association is to enrich, educate and inspire our community by performing great orchestral music.

The Des Moines Symphony Academy is pleased to call The Temple for Performing Arts its home. The Symphony Academy celebrated its grand opening on September 8, 2003, beginning its mission to provide the very best music education experiences for musicians of all ages. The Symphony Academy’s facility includes eight private teaching studios and two performance halls, and it is the home of the Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestras and the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra’s extensive music library.

Address
Administrative Offices - The Temple for Performing Arts- 1011 Locust Street, Suite 200 Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone Number
(515) 280.4000
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Y Camp is located on 400 acres in the picturesque Des Moines River Valley along the Des Moines River. With its rich diversity of plant and animal life Y Camp is an ideal setting for people to interact with nature and the outdoors.

We cater to participants year-round in our three program departments of Summer Camp, Outdoor Environmental Education, and Retreats and Conferences. Participants and students enjoy nature and have life changing experiences at Y Camp!

Address
1192 166th Drive, Boone, IA 50036
Phone Number
515.432.7558