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At Generation Next Ankeny, we provide families with a safe, joyful, and developmentally rich environment where children can thrive. Serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years, our programs combine nurturing care, hands-on learning, and proven curriculum to prepare children for a lifetime of success. We are proud to partner with Ankeny families, helping children build curiosity, confidence, and kindness every day.
Our nursery program supports early development through loving care, playful interaction, and consistent routines that help babies feel safe and engaged.
Infant classrooms introduce language, music, and movement through daily story-based activities. Teachers follow each child’s routine, providing comfort and one-on-one support.
Toddlers enjoy hands-on exploration through music, sensory bins, art, and fine motor activities. Structured routines help build independence and early communication skills.
Preschoolers engage with the Read It Once Again® curriculum, which uses repetition and story-based learning to reinforce math, literacy, and social-emotional development. Small group instruction paired with play gives children the best of both worlds.
Pre-K students prepare for kindergarten with Heggerty Phonemic Awareness lessons, early math and writing practice, and peer collaboration. Teachers help children develop confidence in both academics and group settings.
Our “Graduates” enjoy dynamic after-school and summer programs with hands-on learning and fun. Activities include:
Cooking Up Confidence, One Recipe At A Time!
Kids Café is a hands-on cooking program where children explore new foods, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through fun, guided kitchen experiences.
Talk to your School Director today to learn more and enroll.
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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.
Samantha started working at Generation Next in 2013 as an educator in the graduate classroom. In the summer of 2017, Sam was promoted to Training Development Supervisor and in 2020 was again promoted to Director of our Ankeny location after completion of her Director’s Certification. Sam has spent clinical hours in both elementary and secondary education for Ankeny Community School District. She currently resides in Ankeny with her daughter, Willow.
Madison started working at Generation Next in 2014 starting out as a floating educator. Then she worked as a full-time teacher in the toddler classroom and the sophomore classroom, all while attending DMACC and ultimately earning her associate’s degree. In 2022 Madison then got promoted to Assistant Director working alongside Samantha. She is resided in Ankeny with her husband, Sam and their daughter, Rae. Madison grew up in Ankeny and graduated in 2015 from Ankeny High school. “Generation Next is home to me. I started here when I was 16 years old and it has always been a place of comfort to me. Every family has touched my heart in so many ways, and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
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