Discovery Time Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $185
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About
About Discovery Time Preschool
Discovery Time Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mitchellville, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $185 to $230.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3-5yrs
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3-5yrs |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care and preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Mitchellville Christian Church) |
| Staff | Teachers meet state DHS standards for childcare and participate regularly in early childhood education trainings and courses |
| Daily life | Parents pack food; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (children walked over to Mitchellville Elementary for their afternoon class (Extended Lunch option)) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Time Preschool lists monthly tuition from $185 to $230. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days/week (M/W/F): $185/mo | $185 |
| 5 days/week (Mon-Fri): $230/mo | $230 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Time Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #28365
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 7, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all
- Other rules 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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See all 5 visits
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(1)a
- Dec 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2022Inspection1 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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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Time Preschool
Is Discovery Time Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Time Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 7, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Time Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Discovery Time Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Time Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $185 to $230, as it lists it.
What is Discovery Time Preschool's phone number?
(515) 967-4286.
Where is Discovery Time Preschool?
Mitchellville, IA.