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Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy

Perry, IA

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About Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy

Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Perry, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Faith-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriFaith-based
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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ Lutheran Church and Perry Lutheran Homes), Montessori, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumZoo-phonics
StaffCertified teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy 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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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 Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#48797
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)a

      “Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(7)

      “First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips (away from the center).”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)e

    • 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.”
  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  3. Aug 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(1)

      “• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
  4. Jul 17, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(1)

      “• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)

      “Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)c

      “For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”

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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Questions about Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy

Is Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy licensed?

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

When was Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 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 Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 642-0064 to confirm.

How much does Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 642-0064 to ask.

What is Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy's phone number?

(515) 642-0064.

Where is Acorns & Oaks Christian Academy?

Perry, IA.

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