La Petite Academy - Des Moines
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About La Petite Academy - Des Moines
La Petite Academy - Des Moines is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 18 Months - 10 Years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 18 Months - 10 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (additional fee) |
| Staff | CPR/First Aid and Universal Precautions certifications |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Assistance it accepts | Child care assistance and subsidy programs |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy - Des Moines 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 La Petite Academy - Des Moines
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #6987
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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.”
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
109.9(2)c
“All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
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.”
109.9(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.”
Mar 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.10(1)a
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about La Petite Academy - Des Moines
Is La Petite Academy - Des Moines licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy - Des Moines last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy - Des Moines had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 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 La Petite Academy - Des Moines' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy - Des Moines cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (877) 271-6466 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy - Des Moines' phone number?
(877) 271-6466.
Where is La Petite Academy - Des Moines?
Des Moines, IA.