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Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny

Ankeny, IA4.2· 5 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny

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

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks - 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks - 5 years
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny 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-Prairie Trail, Ankeny

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52961
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • 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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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection3 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.”
    • 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.”
  2. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny

Is Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny licensed?

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

When was Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 2 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-Prairie Trail, Ankeny's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 965-1715 to ask.

What is Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny's phone number?

(515) 965-1715.

Where is Generation Next-Prairie Trail, Ankeny?

Ankeny, IA.

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