My question is about schools and after school programs on Urbandale and Johnston, do you guys have any reference? What you can say about quality, price, etc? And the community? Is it good for kids? Is there many activities or parks?
Urbandale has a before and afterschool program called Adventuretime. They also provide care over summer vacation. My kids don't attend but my nephews do as well as many friends and they all love it.
I don't know much about the before/after school programs because my daughter is only 3, but I do live in that vicinity - just north of Beaverdale between Johnston & Urbandale and its a great area for kids. There's several pools, many parks, several green areas, etc. Several of the parks have wading pools as well. I moved here 2 years ago from Kansas City, and I have really liked the area we moved to. Good luck!
In my opinion, Urbandale is one of the best places to raise a child. There are a lot of nice parks, a lot of nice people, and very good schools. My mother is a paraeducator at Webster Elementary in Urbandale, and they have the greatest school and teachers. I love Urbandale, and I think you will too. As far as the programs, my daughters are 1 and 4, so I am not sure about that, but if I hear anything, I will let you know. Good luck!
I live in Urbandale and my kids attend the before school program - Adventuretime. They have a great time there in the morning and the summer is packed with activities. A co-worker has her kids in KTC in Johnston and they have no complaints either. I'm not sure on the price for KTC, but for Adventuretime in Urbandale it is reasonable. There are lots of city parks and small community ones within walking distance.
