Creative Center For Young Children
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Creative Center For Young Children
Creative Center For Young Children 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. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2-11
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2-11 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Additional professional development beyond state licensing requirements |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided. Potty training: Parent testimonial: CCYC helped potty train my son |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (MyProcare) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Center For Young Children 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Creative Center For Young Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #27822
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.7(1)
“All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in 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, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(9)
“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.”
May 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
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Questions about Creative Center For Young Children
Is Creative Center For Young Children licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Creative Center For Young Children last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Center For Young Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 Creative Center For Young Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Center For Young Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 280-3032 to ask.
What is Creative Center For Young Children's phone number?
(515) 280-3032.
Where is Creative Center For Young Children?
Des Moines, IA.