Kiddie Academy of Urbandale
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Kiddie Academy of Urbandale
Kiddie Academy of Urbandale is a licensed child care center in Urbandale, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 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 | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Life Essentials® |
| Staff | Educators meet or exceed state requirements, including background clearance, education qualifications, ongoing professional development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entries; authorized pick-up procedures, Cameras / live video for parents (Watch Me Grow camera system) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Academy Link®) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Urbandale 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
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Urbandale
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51814
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 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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Jun 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.9(1)b
“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.”
109.11(3)a
- Jul 23, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
109.11(3)a
109.10(13)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.13(1and2)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep. • Menus shall be made available to parents and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
109.12(4)e
109.9(2)h
“Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
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.”
Jul 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.15(2)
“• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
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.”
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.”
Jul 7, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.9(2)b
“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.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.6(2)
109.6(1)
“Centers with multiple sites have a qualified director or on-site supervisor at all sites. Information on the director’s qualifications is submitted to consultant prior to employment and is sufficient to make a determination. Center director meets qualifications or is “qualifiable” with a plan established to meet qualifications.”
109.4(5)
“Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.”
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(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.4(2)h
“Develop a policy to ensure that people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. Include: 1. Criteria for allowing people on the property when children are present. 2. How people will be supervised or monitored. 3. How responsibility will be delegated to staff. 4. How the policy will be shared with parents.”
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Questions about Kiddie Academy of Urbandale
Is Kiddie Academy of Urbandale licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kiddie Academy of Urbandale last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Urbandale had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 Kiddie Academy of Urbandale's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Urbandale cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 850-2900 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Urbandale's phone number?
(515) 850-2900.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Urbandale?
Urbandale, IA.