School Age

5 years - 12 years

Learning Through Play

We believe that while the children are laughing and having fun, they are also learning by enhancing their physical, social, emotional and growing their communication and intellectual skills. Lil’ Cubs provides each child with a nurturing, safe environment filled with warmth and praise. Children’s talents will be encouraged to flourish and grow while they are having fun.

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Our Program

teacher helping students paint
 
 

Monkeys

5 Years — 12 Years

This is an excellent space for the school-age children to complete homework, hang out and make new friends. This classroom will be opened for children who attend the public school and will be staffed on late start, early outs, teacher in-service days and full day care including summer and vacation days. No worries about finding childcare—we’ve got you covered.

 
 

  • Enrolling and/or reserving a future space for your child is simple. Contact us to schedule a time for you and your child to visit us in our center. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to meet us and learn more about what we have to offer. This time spent gives all involved an opportunity to get to know one another and to make sure that all personalities mix well. This is important and helps to ensure that all parties are comfortable with their surroundings and expectations.

    After the site visit, the registration process may begin. There are various forms to be completed and others to be read. Once they are read, completed, signed, and the $50 application fee has been paid, your child's space has been reserved and the final step is to decide on a start date.

    Download enrollment forms here.

  • At Lil’ Cubs, fun nutritional meals are a priority. Check out our monthly meal schedule which applies to all age groups, except for bottle-feeding infants. If you have questions about this schedule, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

  • Lil' Cubs accepts cash, debit, all major credit cards and automatic withdrawal. 3 & 4 days a week are available on a limited basis. It is not feasible for Lil' Cubs to offer anything less than 3 days a week child care. There is a 15% discount on the oldest child when at least one child attends full-time. If no school days result in higher “by the day” charges, you will be charged the full time school rate. Vacation days are given to children once a month. To qualify, your child must pay the full time tuition. (5 days a week, 12 months a year). Tuition rates go down when your child turns the next age, not by the classroom. Late starts and early outs are a flat rate. No sibling discount given.

  • FULL TIME

    Before School: $95 per child per week

    After School: $115 per child per week

    Before & After School: $150 per child per week

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    4 DAYS

    Before School: $86 per child per week

    After School: $86 per child per week

    Before & After School: $125 per child per week

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    3 DAYS

    Before School: $84 per child per week

    After School: $84 per child per week

    Before & After School: $120 per child per week

    All prices are subject to change. Please call the center for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.

  • 3 Days: $165 per child per week

    4 Days: $185 per child per week

    5 Days: $205 per child per week

    All prices are subject to change. Please call the center for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.

  • No School (weather/in-service): $45 per day per child

    Drop In (no school day): $55 per day per child

    All prices are subject to change. Please call the center for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.

 

Large Classroom

  • front room to play in
  • large open classroom
  • large open classroom
  • large open playground
  • large open playground
  • large open front room

Activities & Field Trips

  • children at aquarium
  • school age kids with award show
  • children at a bowling alley
  • children waiting for school bus
  • children playing a game on the floor
  • children petting a horse
  • children playing with box cars
  • children playing mini golf
  • children wrapping presents
  • children looking at birds at a zoo

What Parents Are Saying

  • Grace B.

    I have been using Lil Cubs for two years now and I wouldn't choose anywhere else. The staff at Lil Cubs are amazing - they handled the COVID crisis like champs, they have fun activities for the individual rooms as well as the whole daycare, and they are just an overall friendly and trustworthy collection of great people.

  • Ashley W.

    An amazing child care center!! I highly recommend Lil' Cubs. Ms. Amy and her team are responsive to any questions and concerns. I appreciate the daily feedback and communication with the staff. The children always seem engaged in a variety of activities and numerous toys. (Staff members do NOT just put the children in front of the toys. They are sitting beside the children playing with them.) I can't recommend Lil' Cubs enough.

  • Cassie M.

    We moved to Nevada at the beginning of the summer and our kids were previously attending a center in a surrounding town about 25 minutes away. Ms. Amy worked with us to help transition our kids into her center a few months earlier than originally discussed. The staff welcomed them with open arms and did their best to make them feel like they belonged. Having reliable child care so close to home with staff that really cares for the kids is a blessing.

  • Ashleigh G.

    My kids have only been coming here since April and they have bloomed. My 4 year old is doing amazing and is learning so many new things. My 18 month old is talking more and it is amazing to see him open up and come out of his shell. I love the teachers here and how understanding they are. I am so glad that they are understanding when it comes to my sons food allergies. This has been an amazing place to work as well! I can’t thank them enough

  • Nicky L.

    My son has attended lil cubs since he was 6 weeks old (now 4 1/2 years old) He absolutely loves the staff and looks forward to coming each day. The daycare has always been amazing at communicating with us and ensuring his needs are met or answering questions when we have them. Definitely would recommend them to anyone.

  • Cathy J.

    This is an awesome and fun loving Child Care Center. I have seen great growth in our 4 year old in the last year that she has been attending. The idea that she wakes up loving to go everyday tells me that someone is making her day great at daycare. She comes home a little dirty and happy which means she played hard, had fun and will sleep well. <3

  • Jill L.

    My children attend Lil’ Cubs. I absolutely love how they truly care for my children. I have witnessed their concern about how each child handles situations and how all of the staff works together to make the children feel safe and comfortable. Thank you for caring for my children and keeping communication open! It is mind easing as a parent to know they are in good hands. I also love ALL of the activities the center offers the children.

  • Katie A.

    We are very grateful to have such a wonderful daycare center in Nevada, Iowa. The location is convenient, and the staff members are excellent. Our children are learning so much each and every day, and have an exceptional routine. They truly care about each and every child. We would recommend this center.