First Steps Academy
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $160
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About
About First Steps Academy
First Steps Academy is a licensed child care center in Boyden, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sioux County has a median price of $160 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52828
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.13(5)
“Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
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Questions about First Steps Academy
Is First Steps Academy licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was First Steps Academy last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 First Steps Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 631-5877 to ask.
What is First Steps Academy's phone number?
(712) 631-5877.
Where is First Steps Academy?
Boyden, IA.