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Little Dreamers Academy

Johnston, IA

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About Little Dreamers Academy

Little Dreamers Academy is a licensed child care center in Johnston, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Little Dreamers Academy 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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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.

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Inspection reports for Little Dreamers Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52740
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 13 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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. Jun 16, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(13)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.6(3)b

      “Signed statement indicating they have been informed of responsibilities as mandatory reporters.”
    • Other rules

      109.4(2)

  2. May 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(3)b

      “Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
  3. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo 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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Is Little Dreamers Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Dreamers Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dreamers Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 2 of 3 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 Little Dreamers Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Little Dreamers Academy?

Johnston, IA.

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