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Creative Center For Young Children

Des Moines, IA3.7· 10 reviews
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.

Before- and after-schoolMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-11
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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-11
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
StaffAdditional professional development beyond state licensing requirements
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided. Potty training: Parent testimonial: CCYC helped potty train my son
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (MyProcare)
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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).

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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 Creative Center For Young Children

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27822
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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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  1. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  2. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 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.”
  3. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. May 10, 2023Inspection1 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.”

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 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.

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