Metro Kids Care

Samuelson is one of the many Metro Kids sites across DMPS. Space is limited and depends on staffing availability. Metro Kids is open daily from school dismissal to 5:30pm. Full-day care is offered at select sites on non-school days throughout the school year.

Weekly cost is $85/child. Custom Care option available at $24/day/child. Annual, one-time $40 registration fee/child. Childcare Assistance is accepted. Visit the Iowa Department of Human Services website for more information: Child Care Assistance | Iowa Department of Human Services

PAST METRO FAMILIES: Use this link to register →  Leading Online Childcare Software – Family Portal – Daycare Works Family (schoolcareworks.com)

NEW METRO FAMILIES: Use this link to register →  Enrollment & Registration – Des Moines Public Schools (schoolcareworks.com)

Interested in working for Metro Kids? See what positions are open and apply here! → Online Employment Application | Open Positions (applitrack.com)

If you have questions or need help resetting your SchoolCare Works password, contact Miranda Robb at miranda.robb@dmschools.org or 515-447-8772 (call or text).