Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Foreign Language Course, Sign Language, Music and Movement |
| Staff | CPR and First aid certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Discounts | Sibling discounts |
| More | Founded 1974 |
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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Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for Happy Hearts Montessori Daycare and Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52590
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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Jan 28, 2026Inspection3 rules 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.”
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.”
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.”
Jan 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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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.