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
June 2, 2023
Last Day of School DMPS
June 5, 2023
First day of Summer and Move up day
June 16, 2023
Breakfast with Dad’s
June 20, 2023
Last day of school for DTS
July 4, 2023
CCYC Closed for 4th of July