Preschool - Ankeny (Maple St.)

A preschool in Ankeny that gets your child excited to learn and ready for kindergarten, for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K at Yellow Brick Road on SW Maple Street

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM

110 SW Maple Street, Ankeny, IA 50023 | Full-Time and Part-Time Options Available

What Sets Yellow Brick Road Apart

Get your child kindergarten-ready with our preschool program in Ankeny. Through purposeful play and guided instruction, children develop social-emotional skills, early literacy and math foundations, and the confidence to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. The center opens at 6:00 AM and stays open until 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For ages 6 weeks to 5 years old we offer the Funnydaffer Curriculum, play-based and child-interest guided, so your child learns through hands-on exploration. Small class sizes keep teachers focused on each child, year-round outdoor play keeps kids moving in every season, and photos and updates through our 2-way communication app keep you connected during the day. This center participates in Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K), Iowa’s quality rating system for early care and education programs.

What Your Child's Day Looks Like

Teacher-planned and child-initiated activities based on your child’s interests and developmental stage
Outdoor learning year-round with lessons rooted in nature and seasonal exploration
On-site enrichment programs including Soccer Shots, Tippi Toes dance, Growing With Music, and Tennis Time
2-way communication app so you receive photos, updates, and stay connected with your child’s teachers throughout the day
Clean, well-maintained center built for fun and learning in a safe environment

Preschool Programs at Ankeny (Maple St.)

From infants through Pre-K, our Ankeny center keeps siblings under one roof from 6 weeks through age 5, with each age group in its own classroom: Infant (6 weeks to 12 months), Wobbler (12 to 18 months), Explorer (18 to 36 months), Preschooler (3 to 4 years old), and Pre-K (4 to 5 years old). School-age child care is available at select schools.

Infant

Ages: 6 weeks to 12 months
Skills: Developing senses, coordination, & early motor skills are all worked on.

Wobbler

Ages: 12 to 18 months
Skills: Social-emotional, sensory, and motor skill development are practiced daily.

Explorer

Ages: 18 to 36 months
Skills: Music and rhythm, motor skills, group play, & language development.

Preschoolers

Ages: 3-4 years old
Skills: Early literacy & math skills, language development, & social-emotional growth

Pre-K

Ages: 4-5 years old
Skills: Literacy & math skills, social-emotional growth, & academic readiness

School Age

Ages: Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Skills: Literacy & math skills, social-emotional growth, & academic readiness

Visit Yellow Brick Road in Ankeny (Maple St.)

Ankeny (Maple St.)

110 SW Maple Street
Ankeny, Iowa 50023

Phone: 515-964-5437

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Great Academics

For ages 6-weeks to 5 years old we offer the Funnydaffer Curriculum!

Engaged Families

Join your child at events, receive photos, updates and more through our 2-way communication app.

Fun Facilities

Your child will have fun in our clean, well maintained centers built for fun and learning.

YBR in Action

Where the Path to Life is Laid One Yellow Brick at a Time.

Our Mission

“To put good humans into the world, and leave it better than we found it!”

We believe that every child is unique and will grow at their own pace. Our teachers spend time nurturing children’s strengths and encouraging them to reach new heights. YBR’s philosophical beliefs are based upon standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, knowledge of child development, theories of child behavior, and acceptable best practices for educating young children. We are dedicated to helping your child grow at the pace that is right for them while always spending the time to nurture their strengths.

Unleash Your Child's Imagination with

Yellow Brick Road

Give your child the best in care — learn more about our Ankeny (Maple St.) preschool and schedule a tour today!

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