Drake University Head Start-Southridge
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About Drake University Head Start-Southridge
Drake University Head Start-Southridge is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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Drake University Head Start-Southridge 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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State record
Inspection reports for Drake University Head Start-Southridge
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #49507
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 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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- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.6(6)c
“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Inspection2 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(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Drake University Head Start-Southridge licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Drake University Head Start-Southridge last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Drake University Head Start-Southridge had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Drake University Head Start-Southridge's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Drake University Head Start-Southridge?
Des Moines, IA.