Gan Shalom
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
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About Gan Shalom
Gan Shalom is a licensed child care center in Waukee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (van service that transports children to and from school) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Gan Shalom has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for Gan Shalom
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #41870
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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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Nov 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Dec 3, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
Dec 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Nov 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.9(2)c
“All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
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Questions about Gan Shalom
Is Gan Shalom licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Gan Shalom last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Gan Shalom had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 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 Gan Shalom's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Gan Shalom cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 987-0899 to ask.
What is Gan Shalom's phone number?
(515) 987-0899.
Where is Gan Shalom?
Waukee, IA.