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Grimes KinderCare

Grimes, IA3.0· 10 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Grimes KinderCare

Grimes KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Grimes, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 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: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentPhonics, Cooking, and Music
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grimes KinderCare 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 Grimes KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51538
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Jun 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 25, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 15, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  7. Jun 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”

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 Grimes KinderCare

Is Grimes KinderCare licensed?

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

When was Grimes KinderCare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grimes KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 3 of 6 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 Grimes KinderCare's hours?

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

How much does Grimes KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 644-5282 to ask.

What is Grimes KinderCare's phone number?

(515) 644-5282.

Where is Grimes KinderCare?

Grimes, IA.

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