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Lighthouse Kids Club

Des Moines, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Lighthouse Kids Club

Lighthouse Kids Club is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Birth through age five
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “South Side: School Days 6:00am-7:30am and 2:40pm-6:00pm, Mon-Fri; Regional Days and DMPS Breaks 6:00am-6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesBirth through age five
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifeSnacks provided
TransportationTransportation (Walking transportation from partner school, Wright Elementary)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Kids Club 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Lighthouse Kids Club

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#53064
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all

  • 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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  1. Sep 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”

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 Lighthouse Kids Club

Is Lighthouse Kids Club licensed?

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

When was Lighthouse Kids Club last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Lighthouse Kids Club had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Lighthouse Kids Club's hours?

Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Kids Club cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 805-5592 to ask.

What is Lighthouse Kids Club's phone number?

(515) 805-5592.

Where is Lighthouse Kids Club?

Des Moines, IA.

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