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.
Tutoring in Johnston & Greater Des Moines
Also Serving West Des Moines & Urbandale
We’re Sylvan Learning of Greater Des Moines. Our tutors use a personal approach and interactive technology to help kids learn math, reading, writing and more—turning B's into A's and frustration into confidence! Learn why families choose Sylvan Learning of Greater Des Moines for tutoring.
Face painting, spin art, glitter tattoos, balloons.
Tasty Tacos was founded in 1961 by Richard and Antonia Mosqueda. Family owned and operated for over 50 years we now have five flourishing restaurants. The simple idea that "Nada Es Imposible" or Nothing Is Impossible has been the driving force behind the Tasty Tacos operation. Starting with virtually nothing, we have taken a family recipe and given people across the country an opportunity to sample our one of a kind flour taco.
6326 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
515-226-1300
2401 S.E. Delaware Avenue
Ankeny, IA
515-964-2400
8549 Hickman Rd
Urbandale, IA
Cobblestone Market
515-331-2000
5847 S.E. 14th
Des Moines, IA
3 Blocks North of Southridge Mall
515-285-1946
2900 E.Euclid
Des Moines, IA
Corner of E.29th and E.Euclid
515-262-1100
1418 E.GRAND
Des Moines, IA
E.14th and E.Grand - Near the Capitol Building
515-266-4242
Aquatic Center managed by Des Moines Parks & Recreation. Offers outdoor swim lessons, parties and events, and facility rental opportunities.
Mon – Sat 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Open Wed, June 3 thru Sun, Aug 23
At Team Gymnastics Academy, we teach basic and advanced gymnastic skills to children in a professional and fun environment. Our classes are structured around the four Olympic events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, teaching the necessary progressions on each event from basic to advanced skills. Each student follows the rules and guidelines of our gymnastics associations in achieving the necessary skills. We are USA Gymnastics and Amerikids Gymnastics association members.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for young gymnasts to participate in a program that is affordable, professional and fun. Students can improve their skills, strength and flexibility, while gaining self-esteem and self-confidence. We strive to provide an environment that is free of negativity and criticism allowing children the opportunity for positive personal growth and development.
Retail - Toys - Stuffed Animals
Iowa's Historic Governor's Mansion
Terrace Hill is open for the season as of March 3, 2015.
Terrace Hill is open for tours Tuesday-Saturday. Guided tours are given at 10:30 a.m., 11:30a.m., 12:30p.m. and 1:30p.m. Reservations are not required for groups under 10 people. Groups over 10 are required to make reservations. All tours are guided.
Check or cash only.
$5.00 for adults
$2.00 for children (ages 6-12)
Students with a school group are free
To make a tour reservation or for questions regarding volunteering, contact Karen Engel at 515-281-3604 or email Karen Engel.
For all other inquiries, please call Lisa Schneider at 515-281-7205 or email Lisa Schneider.
ART BIRTHDAY PARTIES for Kids! Kids Art Classes (PreK-6th), Summer Camps and Homeschool Art Classes all in our beautiful, off the beaten path kid's art studio. Come join the fun! We can't wait to see what your kids create!
We grow strawberries, raspberries, vegetables, apples, and more: see what we harvest when.
You can get Berry Patch goodies from the farm, at markets, and through CSAs (community supported agriculture).
FREE HAYRIDES SATURDAYS ON A REAL HAYRACK, PULLED BY ANTIQUE TRACTORS 10:00 AM-4:00PM
FRESH BAKED PIES, TURNOVERS and our own SMOOTHIES ,HONEY, JAMS
WE OFFER PICK YOUR OWN FRUIT AND BERRIES, NOT A CARNIVAL ON THE FARM, ONLY A REAL FARM EXPERIENCE
The Park and Recreation department is responsible for the management of 76 parks across Des Moines. Besides the special features found in some of the signature parks (Ewing, Union, Greenwood, Gray’s Lake and Pappajohn Sculpture Park) patrons can enjoy a variety of amenities such as, basketball courts, BMX track, boat and bicycle rentals, disc golf, enclosed and open-air shelters, equipment rental and concessions, horseshoe, ice skating, nature trails, picnic areas with tables and grills, playgrounds, ponds and fishing, sledding hills, soap box derby track, soccer fields, softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, wading pools, skateboarding, dog parks and more.