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Creative Kids Learning Center

Ankeny, IA3.8· 47 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Creative Kids Learning Center

Creative Kids Learning Center 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 a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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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: “summer program: all day care from 6:30am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCertified educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsFinancial assistance for families who do not qualify for CCA
TransportationTransportation (transport to and from all elementary schools in Ankeny (also before/afterschool transportation to elementary and pre-schools))
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Kids Learning Center 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 Creative Kids Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#53028
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”

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 Kids Learning Center

Is Creative Kids Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Creative Kids Learning Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Kids Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Creative Kids Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 964-5245 to ask.

What is Creative Kids Learning Center's phone number?

(515) 964-5245.

Where is Creative Kids Learning Center?

Ankeny, IA.

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