Mercy Child Development Center
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About Mercy Child Development Center
Mercy Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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Mercy Child Development 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).
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State record
Inspection reports for Mercy Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #27903
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Oct 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
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.”
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.”
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2023Inspection2 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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 30, 2022Inspection2 rules 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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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Is Mercy Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mercy Child Development Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercy Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 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 Mercy Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Mercy Child Development Center?
Des Moines, IA.