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Dorothy Mae Kids Academy

Urbandale, IA4.7· 38 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Dorothy Mae Kids Academy

Dorothy Mae Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Urbandale, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6 AM - 6 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: From potty training to ABC's
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dorothy Mae Kids Academy 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 Dorothy Mae Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52099
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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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  1. May 20, 2026Inspection4 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
  2. Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  3. Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  4. Jun 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
  5. May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 17, 2023Inspection3 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(15)b

      “Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”

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 Dorothy Mae Kids Academy

Is Dorothy Mae Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Dorothy Mae Kids Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dorothy Mae Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 5 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 Dorothy Mae Kids Academy's hours?

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

How much does Dorothy Mae Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 989-8599 to ask.

What is Dorothy Mae Kids Academy's phone number?

(515) 989-8599.

Where is Dorothy Mae Kids Academy?

Urbandale, IA.

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