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100 Acre Woods Child Care Center

De Soto, IA4.5· 15 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185

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About 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center

100 Acre Woods Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in De Soto, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 12 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumKaplan Learn Everyday Curriculum
EnrichmentActive play through soccer, yoga, races, and more
Class sizeEeyore's Infants room can hold 8 infants with 2 teachers
StaffAll teachers take at least 10 hours of training every year
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers begin working on potty training (Roo's Twos)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

100 Acre Woods Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$160
Home daycare$123

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$119

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#25854
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(4)b

      “Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
  2. Jul 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.11(2)b

      “Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
  3. Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

      “Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
  4. Jul 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 834-9214 to ask.

What is 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center's phone number?

(515) 834-9214.

Where is 100 Acre Woods Child Care Center?

De Soto, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).