Little Dutch Academy
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About Little Dutch Academy
Little Dutch Academy is a licensed child care center in Pella, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes its programs: preschool.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Dutch Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Dutch Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52567
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 3
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 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.9(2)k
“Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
- Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
109.6(2)
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
109.10(1)a
Oct 23, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
109.10(3)
“The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
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.”
109.9(2)g
“Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
109.10(15)a
109.10(15)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.”
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(1)a
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Questions about Little Dutch Academy
Is Little Dutch Academy licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Dutch Academy last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dutch Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 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 Little Dutch Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (641) 628-1944 to confirm.
How much does Little Dutch Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 628-1944 to ask.
What is Little Dutch Academy's phone number?
(641) 628-1944.
Where is Little Dutch Academy?
Pella, IA.