KinderCare Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About KinderCare Learning Center
KinderCare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Johnston, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years), Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Transportation | Transportation (safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KinderCare Learning Center 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for KinderCare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #50165
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jul 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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.”
109.11(3)a
109.10(1)
“Medications: The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications. • Staff must be over 18 to administer medication. • All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name. • For every day an authorization for medication is in effect and child is in attendance, there shall be a notation of administration including the name of medicine, date, time, dosage, given or applied, and the initials of the person administering the medication or the reason the medication was not given. • For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription. • Staff shall not provide medications to a child if pre-service/orientation training for medication management has not been completed.”
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.”
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.”
- May 14, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
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.”
109.10(8)
“Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
- Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Oct 13, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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Questions about KinderCare Learning Center
Is KinderCare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was KinderCare Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KinderCare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 7 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's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KinderCare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 214-1036 to ask.
What is KinderCare Learning Center's phone number?
(515) 214-1036.
Where is KinderCare Learning Center?
Johnston, IA.