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KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny

Ankeny, IA4.7· 14 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny

KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny is a licensed child care center in Ankeny, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school
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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 and toddler care
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from center to child's school and back)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny 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 KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#50489
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 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 30, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(7)

      “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 (away from the center).”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  2. Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(7)

      “Staff hand washing: The center shall ensure staff demonstrate clean personal hygiene. Staff shall wash hands: 1. Upon arrival at the center. 2. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 3. After diapering a child. 4. Before leaving the rest room either with a child or by themselves. 5. Before and after administering nonemergency first aid if gloves are not worn. 6. After handling animals or cleaning cages.”
  4. Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  5. Dec 5, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  6. Aug 22, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  7. Apr 27, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  8. Mar 10, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
  10. Nov 2, 2022Complaint investigationNo rules cited

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 KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny

Is KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny licensed?

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

When was KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 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 KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny's hours?

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

How much does KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 964-0688 to ask.

What is KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny's phone number?

(515) 964-0688.

Where is KinderCare Learning Center - Ankeny?

Ankeny, IA.

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