Children's World, a partnership of families, community, and staff actively promotes children's development and self-esteem in an atmosphere of warmth and respect.

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, Preschool, and School Crew are available to children beginning at age three.

​As of 2015, Children's World has earned an Iowa's Quality Rating System (QRS) rating of 3-Stars. This is a certification program sponsored by the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). We also partner with DHS to meet or exceed state child care center guidelines.

Benefits of Children's World Child Care

  • 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.
  • Our convenient hours, location, flexible scheduling, and year-round child care programs fit the needs of your active family.
  • Children's World provides a loving, positive, and safe atmosphere that stimulates your child through learning  and social experiences. Children are cared for in an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and the uniqueness of your child.

Program Philosophy

Children's World is a developmental learning center whose main goal is to provide high quality care in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the development of the whole child while responding to families' needs. We believe that families are the primary educators of their children. The role of our program is to partner with the families in the care and education of each child.

​Our center promotes a child-first attitude. Your child and his/her well-being is our top priority. It is the responsibility of every staff member to work as a team to ensure a high quality of care is provided by Children's World.

​Children's World strives to provide the following to your child.
  • ​Providing a safe, consistent, and nurturing atmosphere.
  • Respect your child and appreciate them for his/her unique characteristics.
  • Allow your child to grow and explore at their own rate.
  • Provide a consistent daily routine that  includes a balance of activities and quiet time.
  • Make nutritious snacks, breakfasts, and lunches available that contribute to the growth and development of a healthy child.
  • Offer alternatives when your child demonstrates inappropriate behavior, set limits for your child, and provide your child with natural and logical consequences for their behavior.
​We ask families to partner with Children's World staff by doing the following.
  • ​Ask questions and provide information about the developmental needs of your child.
  • Keep informed of your child's care and development by talking to staff and reading daily sheets and other written communications.
  • Work with the staff to find viable solutions to problems as needed.
Children's World
​1221 East 6th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201