Helen Sando
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
About Helen Sando
Helen Sando is a home daycare in Des Moines, Iowa. It is registered with the state.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helen Sando has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Polk County has a median price of $119 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Helen Sando
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Child Development Home B
- License number
- #46142
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 21 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 41 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 22
- Records and paperwork 11
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 5 visits
Sep 14, 2026Inspection21 rules cited
110.9(1)b
“school enrollment or since that time. Documentation from the Department confirming record checks have been completed and authorizing or limiting the person’s involvement with child care.”
110.9(2)b
“Within six months of approval, a Physical exam report documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report, which is repeated at least every three years.”
110.9(2)c
“Certification of two hours of approved training relating to identification and reporting of child abuse within six months of employment.”
110.9(4)a
“Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number.”
110.9(4)b
“Emergency information including where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city, and telephone of the child’s regular doctor, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult”
110.9(4)c
“available in case of emergency. A signed medical consent from the parent authorizing emergency treatment.”
110.9(4)d
“For infants and preschoolers: An admission physical examination, on the first day of attendance, including past health history, status of present health, allergies and restrictive conditions, and recommendations for continued care when necessary. The date of the exam is not more than 12”
Rule not named in the record
“months before the child’s first day of attendance. For school-aged children: On the first day of attendance, a statement of health status signed by the parent or legal guardian or admission physical examination that is not more than 12 months from the child’s first day.”
110.9(4)e
“For infants and preschoolers: A statement of health signed by a physician submitted annually.”
Rule not named in the record
“For school aged children: An annual statement of health condition signed by the parent or legal guardian, annually from date of statement of health or admission physical.”
110.9(4)f
“For each school-age child, record of a physical exam completed at the time of school enrollment or since.”
110.9(4)g
“A signed and dated immunization certificate provided by the state Department of Public Health.”
110.9(4)i
“Documentation signed by the parent which names persons authorized to pick up the child, their telephone number, and relationship to the child.”
110.9(4)j
“Written permission from the parent(s) for their child to attend activities away from the child development home.”
110.9(4)k
“Injury report forms to document injuries requiring first aid or medical care.”
Rule not named in the record
“Number for each child’s parent, a person who can be reached when the parent cannot and child’s physician is written on paper and readily accessible by the working telephone.”
Rule not named in the record
“Each smoke detector is tested monthly, and a record is kept for inspection purposes.”
Rule not named in the record
“Any medication provided to a child shall be recorded indicating the name of the medication, date, time, and amount given.”
Rule not named in the record
“Fire and tornado drills are practiced monthly and documentation kept on file for the current year and previous year.”
110.9(1)a
“Within six months of becoming registered, a physical exam report documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report, for all household members over the age of 18. Physical exams”
Rule not named in the record
“should be repeated every three years. Within six months of becoming registered, children 18 years of age or younger residing in the household must have: • Admission physical exam report.”
Nov 19, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
110.9(2)b
“Within six months of approval, a Physical exam report documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report, which is repeated at least every three years.”
110.9(4)
“An individual file is maintained for each child and updated annually or when there are changes. Each file contains:”
110.9(4)a
“Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number.”
110.9(4)b
“Emergency information including where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city, and telephone of the child’s regular doctor, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult”
110.9(4)c
“available in case of emergency. A signed medical consent from the parent authorizing emergency treatment.”
110.9(4)d
“For infants and preschoolers: An admission physical examination, on the first day of attendance, including past health history, status of present health, allergies and restrictive conditions, and recommendations for continued care when necessary. The date of the exam is not more than 12”
Rule not named in the record
“months before the child’s first day of attendance. For school-aged children: On the first day of attendance, a statement of health status signed by the parent or legal guardian or admission physical examination that is not more than 12 months from the child’s first day.”
110.9(4)e
“For infants and preschoolers: A statement of health signed by a physician submitted annually.”
Rule not named in the record
“For school aged children: An annual statement of health condition signed by the parent or legal guardian, annually from date of statement of health or admission physical.”
110.9(4)f
“For each school-age child, record of a physical exam completed at the time of school enrollment or since.”
110.9(4)g
“A signed and dated immunization certificate provided by the state Department of Public Health.”
110.9(4)i
“Documentation signed by the parent which names persons authorized to pick up the child, their telephone number, and relationship to the child.”
110.9(4)j
“Written permission from the parent(s) for their child to attend activities away from the child development home.”
110.9(4)k
“Injury report forms to document injuries requiring first aid or medical care.”
Rule not named in the record
“Number for each child’s parent, a person who can be reached when the parent cannot and child’s physician is written on paper and readily accessible by the working telephone.”
110.8(1)d
“Safety barriers are at stairways and doors as needed.”
Rule not named in the record
“The first-aid kit shall, at a minimum, include adhesive bandages, bottled water, disposable tweezers, and disposable plastic gloves.”
Rule not named in the record
“Any medication provided to a child shall be recorded indicating the name of the medication, date, time, and amount given.”
Rule not named in the record
“Fire and tornado drills are practiced monthly and documentation kept on file for the current year and previous year.”
110.9(1)a
“Within six months of becoming registered, a physical exam report documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report, for all household members over the age of 18. Physical exams”
- Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Jan 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
FAQ
Questions about Helen Sando
Is Helen Sando licensed?
Yes. Helen Sando is registered with the state and operating. This is how Iowa authorizes this type of child care.
When was Helen Sando last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 21 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helen Sando had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 3 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 Helen Sando's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Helen Sando?
Des Moines, IA. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.