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Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool

Clive, IA4.4· 55 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool

Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool is a licensed child care center in Clive, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentForeign Language Course, Sign Language, Music and Movement
StaffCPR and First aid certified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
DiscountsSibling discounts
MoreFounded 1974
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool 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).

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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 Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52590
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)a

      “Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
  2. Jan 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”

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 Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool

Is Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool licensed?

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

When was Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 278-4262 to ask.

What is Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool's phone number?

(515) 278-4262.

Where is Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool?

Clive, IA.

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