Creative Center for Young Children (CCYC)
Des Moines’ only fine arts focused preschool and child care center – located in the historic downtown First United Methodist Church. We’ll introduce your child to artists – including visual artists, poets, musicians, and dancers – at an age appropriate level, allowing him/her to experience and experiment with a variety of art genres.We approach every day with imagination, innovation, and most of all, fun! To learn more about our program please visit our curriculum page.


Upcoming Events
November 6-7, 2023
Nos School for DMPS
November 16-17, 2023
No School for DTS
November 20-22, 2023
No School for DTS
November 22, 2023
No School for DMPS
November 23-24, 2023
CCYC CLOSED
November 27-December 22, 2023
Reverse Advent
December 8, 2023
No School DTS
December 14, 2023
Lunch with Santa
December 22-29, 2023
No School DTS & DMPS
December 25, 2023
CCYC CLOSED
January 1, 2023
CCYC CLOSED