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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Central Iowa Figure Skating Club serves the Des Moines Metro area and Ames and is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting figure skating for individuals of all ages and all skating levels.
Children & Families of Iowa is one of the top family services organizations in Iowa. Through our programs and services, we help everyone from children who need a safe home to adults learning to cope with trauma. Children & Families of Iowa doesn’t just offer solutions for families and children in crisis. We offer hope when it seems like there is none left. We offer a chance to build better futures. We offer an opportunity to change lives.
Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties, play zones & mouse mascot.
Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about 5 miles from Des Moines. Altoona has a population of 13,301 in 2005 and one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area.
We are conveniently located approximately 20 minutes from the Des Moines International Airport and about 15 minutes from the Ankeny Airport.
We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. Altoona offers beautiful recreational bike trails, a new aquatic park, fire department, and library. Shopping is abundant with a Lowe’s, Menards, Target, and Wal-Mart. After a day of shopping enjoy entertainment at Prairie Meadows Casino or Adventureland Park. Then enjoy dinner at one of our many restaurants and stay for the night in one of our five hotels.
The City of Windsor Heights is a unique community that was incorporated in 1941. Windsor Heights has the unique distinction of being the only community that borders Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, and West Des Moines - in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area.
Check our website for parks information and a community events calendar. We host many activities for our kids and families.
Familly Hair Salon
Educating and enriching students of all ages in dance as a form of art, expression, discipline and a fun way to achieve fitness!
Creative Movement is a family fun atmosphere where everyone can learn how to be a star on the stage! We offer a warm, loving environment where we teach dance skills along with respect and team playing characteristics. Not only is this a place children enjoy, but parents are also active members of the CMD community. This is a place where every child is safe and feels at home.
CMD offers classes in many styles and areas including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, pom, musical theatre, and tumbling! We offer classes for all ages and abilities beginning at 3 years through high school as well as an All Boys class! A majority of our classes are offered after school hours. CMD does offer a few morning and early afternoon classes. CMD follows the public school year with classes running from September up through our Spring Performance in the middle of June. We also follow the school system with school breaks and holidays (we do not recognize teacher in-service days). We finish the school year with a Spring Concert highlighting the dancers improvements of the year. Many stars are born!
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.
Welcome to the Des Moines Paintball Park, our goal is to provide the best facility for paintball in the Des Moines area.
Educational Toys and Games