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About Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool in Ankeny, IA
At Generation Next Ankeny, we provide a warm, secure, and developmentally rich environment where children from 6 weeks to 10 years can thrive. Our center combines a proven curriculum, loving care, and purposeful play to give every child the best possible start.
We serve Ankeny families with programs that encourage curiosity, build social-emotional confidence, and prepare children for lifelong academic success. From infants to school-age learners, every child is supported, celebrated, and inspired.
Programs Offered at Generation Next Ankeny
Nursery Program (6 Weeks – 6 Months)
Our nursery program fills your little ones days with activities that spur their individual development, help them socialize, and have fun all at the same time. Our kind, caring staff learn how to help each child feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn through play.
Infant Program (6 Months – 12 Months)
Our infant classrooms are nurturing, peaceful, and developmentally appropriate. Infants are introduced to language, music, and movement through daily story-based activities. Teachers follow your child’s schedule and provide loving, one-on-one interactions that support cognitive and physical milestones.
Toddler Program (12 Months – 2 Years)
Toddlers at Generation Next enjoy hands-on exploration through music, sensory bins, art, and fine motor play. Structured routines foster independence while nurturing early communication and curiosity.
Preschool Program (2 – 4 Years)
With the Read It Once Again® curriculum, children build foundational academic and life skills through rich repetition and hands-on learning. Small group lessons followed by independent play help children explore math, science, literacy, and social-emotional development.
Pre-Kindergarten (4 – 5 Years)
Our Pre-K students are kindergarten-ready thanks to a structured approach that includes Heggerty phonemic awareness, early math concepts, and writing practice. Children also gain confidence in group settings and peer collaboration.
School-Age Enrichment (5 – 10 Years)
Ankeny’s “Graduates” program features daily enrichment with STEAM activities, writing labs, creative centers, and fun field trips during summer. Before- and after-school care supports continued growth and fun beyond the classroom.
Our Curriculum Approach
We build the whole child through:
- Read It Once Again® literature-based repetition
- Group and center-based learning flow
- Heggerty sound awareness training
- STEAM discovery and age-appropriate problem solving
- Social-emotional learning tools integrated throughout
Nutrition & Wellness
Children at Generation Next Ankeny enjoy:
- Daily fresh meals and snacks prepared with health in mind
- Menus tailored to meet nutritional needs and allergy guidelines
- Time to move, breathe, and play outdoors every day
Safety & Communication
- Secure keypad entry and monitored classrooms
- Transparent classroom displays with curriculum objectives
- A warm, open-door policy for family engagement
Visit Us Today!
Explore how Generation Next Ankeny combines early academics, emotional development, and play to help your child succeed. We’d love to welcome you for a tour and introduce you to our vibrant learning community.
Programs Offered
To Register
You are welcome at any time, scheduled or unscheduled, to come and tour any of our Generation Next locations. During this time you will have the opportunity to discuss our program as well as enrollment availability and we will answer any questions you may have.
To enroll, a signed Registration Form will need to be completed along with a $100.00 one time, non-refundable registration fee per child. Payment of this fee secures and guarantees you a place in the center on the date guaranteed up to 30 days of your requested start date. Once you have a child enrolled in the center, all new registrations decrease to $50 per child.
All completed paperwork, including physical and immunization records, are due on or by the first day of attendance. Please note that we do require immunizations for children to enroll and to be updated as required by the State of Iowa Immunization Requirements.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
