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DMACC Child Development Center

Ankeny, IA4.7· 3 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About DMACC Child Development Center

DMACC Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Ankeny, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsMeals providedNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Eight weeks to 5 years old
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesEight weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

DMACC Child Development 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 DMACC Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27708
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 1 rule cited

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

  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.6(3)b

      “Signed statement indicating they have been informed of responsibilities as mandatory reporters.”
  2. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
  3. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”

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 DMACC Child Development Center

Is DMACC Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was DMACC Child Development Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DMACC Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 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 DMACC Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does DMACC Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 964-6588 to ask.

What is DMACC Child Development Center's phone number?

(515) 964-6588.

Where is DMACC Child Development Center?

Ankeny, IA.

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