Welcome to Principal Child Development Center

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Ready to Become a Bright Horizons Parent?

Ashley J., Daycare Center Director, Principal Child Development Center, Des Moines, IA

Meet the Center Director

Ashley Jenkins

801 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

M-F: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Phone: +1 515-235-5555

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Military Family Benefit

Bright Horizons is a proud partner of the Department of Defense and their Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN) Program.

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Our Early Education Programs Offer More Than Daycare

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Infants

An exceptional place for your baby to thrive and grow

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Toddler/Twos

An engaging world where toddlers learn and explore

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Preschool

Where curious children become inspired and ready for school

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Kindergarten Prep

Preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Tiffany V., Daycare Lead Teacher, Principal Child Development Center, Des Moines, IA

Tiffany V.

I love teaching because: It is so fun to watch children learn and grow! They learn something new each and every day!

Teaching since: 2012

Alicia H., Daycare Lead Teacher, Principal Child Development Center, Des Moines, IA

Alicia H.

I love teaching because: I love watching children grow and change so much in their first year of life.

Teaching since: 2010

Carlie W., Daycare Lead Teacher, Principal Child Development Center, Des Moines, IA

Carlie W.

I love teaching because: Children's curiosity in the little things inspires me!

Teaching since: 2015

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Bringing Our Curriculum to Life

Scientific experiments for Kids | STEM activities|Safety goggles|Bright Horizons
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Our NAEYC Accreditation

Bright Horizons is committed to 100% NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation for all of our eligible child care centers and preschools.

Why NAEYC? Based on a multi-step process of continuous evaluation and improvement, NAEYC accreditation is the most comprehensive in the field, ensuring that our programs are informed by research and demonstrate high-quality standards.

NAEYC accreditation is our commitment to families. It is one way we provide the very best care and education for young children. Bright Horizons goes beyond what a traditional daycare would offer in order to establish a strong foundation for success in school and life.