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Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool

Ankeny, IA4.0· 32 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool

Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ankeny, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants
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Type
Child care center
Ages
0-12 months through K-5th
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday 6:30 AM - 6 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages0-12 months through K-5th
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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 Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#43390
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Background checks

      109.6(4)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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(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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
  2. Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. May 31, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(13)b

      “Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
  4. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 11, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  7. May 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
  8. Sep 6, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  9. May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)e

      “Ratio maintained during mealtimes and outdoor activities at the center.”

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 Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool

Is Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool licensed?

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

When was Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 7 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 Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 965-6754 to ask.

What is Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool's phone number?

(515) 965-6754.

Where is Ankeny Lil' Tots Daycare & Preschool?

Ankeny, IA.

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