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Des Moines Christian Early Education

Urbandale, IA

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About Des Moines Christian Early Education

Des Moines Christian Early Education is a licensed child care center in Urbandale, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedSTEM / STEAM
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Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), STEM / STEAM
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Des Moines Christian Early Education 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 Des Moines Christian Early Education

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27736
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 21, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • 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. Oct 21, 2025Inspection2 rules 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.”
    • 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.”
  2. Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  3. Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “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

      109.9(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.”

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 Des Moines Christian Early Education

Is Des Moines Christian Early Education licensed?

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

When was Des Moines Christian Early Education last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 21, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Des Moines Christian Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 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 Des Moines Christian Early Education's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 252-2480 to confirm.

How much does Des Moines Christian Early Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 252-2480 to ask.

What is Des Moines Christian Early Education's phone number?

(515) 252-2480.

Where is Des Moines Christian Early Education?

Urbandale, IA.

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