Color My World Child Care & Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Color My World Child Care & Preschool
Color My World Child Care & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Color My World Child Care & 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).
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Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for Color My World Child Care & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #27928
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
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.”
- Nov 30, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
109.6(6)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.”
109.7(3)
“During their first three months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training: • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. • Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
- Oct 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Color My World Child Care & Preschool
Is Color My World Child Care & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Color My World Child Care & Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Color My World Child Care & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Color My World Child Care & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Color My World Child Care & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 256-7797 to ask.
What is Color My World Child Care & Preschool's phone number?
(515) 256-7797.
Where is Color My World Child Care & Preschool?
Des Moines, IA.