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Generation Next - Johnston

Johnston, IA4.3· 12 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Generation Next - Johnston

Generation Next - Johnston is a licensed child care center in Johnston, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, 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 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSTEM / STEAMBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumRead It Once Again®
EnrichmentKids Café Preschool Cooking Program
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Generation Next - Johnston 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Generation Next - Johnston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52962
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. Aug 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(8)c

      “All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
  2. Jul 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)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.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • 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)c

      “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.”
    • 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.”

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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Is Generation Next - Johnston licensed?

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

When was Generation Next - Johnston last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Generation Next - Johnston had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Generation Next - Johnston's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Generation Next - Johnston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 421-9195 to ask.

What is Generation Next - Johnston's phone number?

(515) 421-9195.

Where is Generation Next - Johnston?

Johnston, IA.

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