Welcome to St. Anthony Child Care Center

The center will be located at 1524 US 30, Carroll, Iowa 51401.

The center is anticipated to open in June 2026 (subject to construction and licensing).

The center will be open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Yes, the center will have a dedicated Movement Matters Zone for physical activities such as yoga, movement, indoor play, and more. 

St. Anthony Regional Hospital employees (full-time and part-time), foster parents, and grandparents are eligible to enroll at the center. Employee eligibility will be verified via Employee ID (EEID).

Yes! The St. Anthony Foundation is introducing financial assistance opportunities to help make child care at the St. Anthony Child Care Center more affordable for working parents. It will be available to a limited number of families each year and will be awarded based on financial need and available funds. Once you register for enrollment, we’ll share the financial assistance application as soon as it becomes available.

The center can accommodate up to 104 children, offering care for ages 6 weeks through 10 years, including school-age programs before and after school as well as during school breaks.

Yes. The Preschool (3-4 years) and K-Prep (4-Kindergarten) programs use school-readiness activities aligned to World at Their Fingertips — literacy, math, STEM exploration, social-emotional learning, and practical life skills.

Teachers develop weekly lesson plans and conduct assessments that are reviewed during parent/teacher conferences.   

Yes, we have partnered with a transportation service to coordinate transportation before and after school to and from the center to school. 

Our teacher-to-child ratios are thoughtfully designed to create meaningful one-on-one connections. This personalized approach helps teachers truly understand each child’s unique needs and build consistent, nurturing routines. By focusing on individual growth, we support every child’s development—especially in building strong language skills. 

Yes, part-time care is available for 3 and 4 days. 

Bright Horizons is a leader in employer-sponsored care a core business they’ve perfected for 40 years. Today, they partner with over 1,000 employers across the U.S., as well as in Europe, Canada, and India. Their client list includes more than three-fourths of the companies on Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” list.  

In addition, their client list includes more than half of those named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” It should be noted that Bright Horizons has also been named to the FORTUNE list 19 times. Bright Horizons is an organization recognized for ethics, collaboration, community service, and excellence in the child care industry. They have extensive experience with opening new centers from the ground up and creating wonderful places for childhood. 

Bright Horizons offers a research-based curriculum called, World at Their Fingertips, which builds confidence and excitement about learning at every age and stage to help children get ready for all the big steps ahead. The curriculum includes health and wellness, STEM, language and literacy, thinking and learning, social-emotional learning, visual and creative arts, and more.  Additionally, teachers develop weekly lesson plans and conduct assessments that are reviewed during parent/teacher conferences.  To learn more about the Bright Horizons curriculum, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/daycare/curriculum/proven-approach. 

Bright Horizons is committed to recruiting and hiring the highest-quality teachers. Our educators are not only skilled professionals—they are caring nurturers who inspire learning through exploration and collaboration with families. Every teacher is trained to deliver the highest standards of care and education.  We also offer teachers and care staff the Horizons degree program paying for employees' degrees (i.e. CDA, AA, BA in ECE). 

To ensure safety and excellence, all candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, including Bright Horizons’ enhanced background check and all state-required checks. In addition, every teacher meets state licensing requirements and any additional center-specific qualifications. 

Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families’ efforts to nurture children’s development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. See www.brighthorizons.com/resources for more details on these tools. 

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren), please complete the online registration along with payment of a $50 registration fee per child with a maximum of $100 per family.  Families will be contacted by a Bright Horizons representative to discuss pre-enrollment or wait list status.  More information about the enrollment process will be available at the family information sessions. 

We will enroll families on a first‑come, first‑served basis, but those interested in full‑time enrollment will receive priority. 

Timing varies by age group and available capacity. Families may decline an offer once and keep their position; after the second decline, the name moves to the bottom of the waitlist. 

The monthly first year tuition rates listed below were established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area. Each year, Bright Horizons will conduct an extensive market study to determine the appropriate annual tuition rates. 

Morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided each day and are included in the tuition. 

In addition to the tuition, you will be required to pay the following:  

• Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child; maximum $100 per family is due upon submission of the online registration form.  Families will be contacted by a Bright Horizons representative to discuss enrollment or wait list status.  
• Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit equal to two weeks of tuition will be due when the enrollment offer is accepted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first two weeks of tuition. If a family chooses not to enroll their child after accepting the enrollment offer, the enrollment deposit will be forfeited. 
• Annual Re-Registration Fee: A $50 fee per child; a maximum of $100 per family will be required each subsequent year to cover annual administrative and licensing fees. 

No sibling discount is offered at this time. 

The center will not offer vacation credits.

Bright Horizons will hold space for up to one month. After one month, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family on the waitlist. 

Yes. The center will offer drop-in care on a space-available basis for interested families. The daily rate is $50 per day, which includes access to the center’s curriculum and learning activities, nutritious snacks and lunch, and a safe, engaging environment for your child. 

Tuition will be billed bi-weekly and collected in advance of the care.  

Tuition is collected bi-weekly via ACH.