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A safe play area for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. Service is ONLY available while parents/guardians are at the Y facility, with a two-hour maximum time limit per day.

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Early care and education for children ages six weeks to six years, including a comprehensive preschool program and behavior management consultation. Nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council of Accreditation (COA).

After-school programming is geared towards underserved and misfit youth. Whether it's off-site at schools and community partners, or on-site at The Bay OMA (located in the BCC) or The Bay LNK, our trained staff provide hands-on activities and one-on-one instruction in skateboarding, beatmaking (digital music), gaming, content creation (digital media), fashion, and more to help youth build confidence and grit.

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Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs
A fee based before and after school child care program available in the Urbandale elementary schools on school days. All preschool through 5th grade students are eligible.
Children's services include: child care referrals; residential treatment (contracted); foster care; group home care (contracted); and juvenile court services.

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Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Foster Homes for Dependent Children
Group Homes for Dependent Children
Child Care Provider Referrals
Inclusive child care to participants of all abilities, including those with disabilities, ages 6 weeks to pre-school. Offers preschool on site. Child care is inclusive and adaptive and follows Creative Curriculum.
Before School, After School, and Full Day programs for elementary-age students.
Before School, After School, and Full Day programs for elementary-age students.

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Extended Child Care
Child Care Centers
Norwood Park and Brownell Community Learning Centers offer before and after school care and enrichment clubs as well as family nights and family support programs for families at Brownell Elementary School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Full-time summer programs open to all students in Lincoln and surrounding communities.

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Music Instruction
Extended Child Care
Youth Enrichment Programs

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Child care, pre-K experiences, before/after-school care, and school-age summer program.
A safe play area for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years old. Service is ONLY available while parents/guardians are at the Y facility, with a two-hour maximum time limit per day.

Offers a child care center based on a child-centered curriculum with a strong academic emphasis on reading and math. Age specific programs are available to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years) and for school-age children (kindergarten-5th grade). The facility is fully licensed by the Department of Human Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC). The center also participates in the USDA Child and Adult Food Program, providing nutritious meals and snacks.

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Child Care Centers
Extended Child Care
Early Childhood Education

Literacy, educational support, mental health services and referrals to other agencies as needed.

Works to address the holistic needs of each child through:

- A safe environment with caring adult mentors.

- Healthy meals and bags of weekend food.

- A hands-on curriculum with a focus on reading, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and classroom readiness.

- Partnerships with other agencies to ensure families' basic needs are met.

- Basic swimming and water safety skills through swimming lessons.

- Behavioral health services and skill building groups.

- Leadership and workforce development opportunities for teen alumni.

- Adult education classes such as ESL, literacy and GED that increase self-sufficiency for parents.

- Opportunities for kids and parents to engage with each other and give back to their community.

- Outdoor learning through the Nature Explore Classroom and gardening clubs.

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Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Extended Child Care
Brown Bag Food Programs
English as a Second Language
Youth Enrichment Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Child Guidance
Literacy Programs

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

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Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Helps families locate licensed child care providers in communities across the state. Providers include family care homes, center-based care, preschools, and before/after school programs. Child care is available for children from birth through age 12.

Youth center offering basketball, computer labs, tutoring, kid's and teen's programs, recreation, leadership training, youth employment, Bible studies, and a safe, fun place for youth to go.

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Faith Based Youth Programs
Youth Centers
Extended Child Care

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation

Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Programs focused on character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

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Extended Child Care
Boys/Girls Clubs
Youth Enrichment Programs

Provides a safe, supportive, educational environment for the healthy development of each child.

Infant to school-aged quality including early education and childcare services.

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Extended Child Care
Child Care Centers
Early Childhood Education