Dorothy Mae Kids Academy
- 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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Potty training: From potty training to ABC's |
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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Dorothy Mae Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52099
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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May 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Jun 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.10(1)a
Jun 12, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.10(1)a
Jun 8, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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.”
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.”
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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
- May 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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.