Day care & preschool in Sheldon, Iowa
Where lifetime learning begins.
Since 1975, Children’s World has delivered learning-focused, child-centered care to children and families, in an atmosphere of warmth and respect.
Expecting? You can pre-register your baby before they’re born.
- 2 weeks – 4th gradeInfants through school-age
- 5:30am – 6:00pmMonday – Friday
- Year-roundFlexible monthly schedules
- FunShine ExpressCurriculum in every classroom
About us
Committed to your child’s education
Since 1975, our dedicated staff and Board of Directors have been delivering learning-focused, child-centered care to children and families. Children’s World is a partnership of families, community, and staff, actively promoting children’s development and self-esteem in an atmosphere of warmth and respect. Children’s World offers child care to children ages two weeks through fourth grade. Educational services, including Nursery School, are available to children beginning at age three.
Our staff
Our nurturing staff is devoted to meeting the individual needs of your child and working to develop your child’s potential. All staff are trained to meet health, safety, and facility standards.
Fit your needs
Our convenient hours, location, flexible scheduling, and year-round child care programs fit the needs of your active family.
Atmosphere
A loving, positive, and safe atmosphere that fosters curiosity, creativity, and the uniqueness of your child.
Why families choose us
Care you can count on
High-quality care
Trust us to take care of your child’s education journey, in a safe, consistent, and nurturing atmosphere.
Flexible schedules
We offer flexible, year-round monthly schedules that fit the needs of your active family.
Nutritious meals
Nutritious snacks, breakfasts, and lunches that contribute to the growth and development of a healthy child.
FunShine Express curriculum
Age-appropriate activities aligned with early learning standards, with lesson plans posted in each classroom weekly.
Children’s World is a partnership of families, community, and staff that actively promotes children’s development and self-esteem in an atmosphere of warmth and respect.
Take a look inside
Tour our center from home
Watch our virtual facility tour to see the classrooms, play spaces and the people who make Children’s World feel like a second home.
Getting started
Enrolling is easy, and now online
No more printing forms. Pre-register from your phone or computer.
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Pre-register online
Complete the Pre-Enrollment Registration for each child, or pre-register a baby on the way.
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Bring the fee
A $75 non-refundable enrollment/activities fee per child (cash or check at the Front Office).
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Placement
Children are placed in their age-appropriate room based on availability. The wait list goes by the date forms and fees are received.
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Welcome!
Our staff will contact you prior to enrollment to review and complete enrollment forms together.
Questions first? Read our FAQ or call 712.324.4837.
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What Sheldon families say
I fully trust the employees at this daycare, they are very accommodating. The director took time to talk and listen with me and explain any questions I had. This is an exceptional daycare in Sheldon!
Sheldon daycare is a good environment for children and promotes good teaching to. Small children in a. Caring and loving place
My kids loved this daycare would still be there if we had not moved
Love working with kids? Join our team.
We are always looking for talented teachers. EEO employer.
Come see us in person
Contact us today for more information about our facilities or to schedule your free tour. We would be happy to get to know you and your family.
