Metro Kids - Hanawalt
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About Metro Kids - Hanawalt
Metro Kids - Hanawalt is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Metro Kids - Hanawalt 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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Inspection reports for Metro Kids - Hanawalt
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
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- #36563
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
Oct 17, 2022Inspection5 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.”
109.9(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.”
109.10(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.”
109.9(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.”
109.9(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.”
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Metro Kids - Hanawalt licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Metro Kids - Hanawalt last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Metro Kids - Hanawalt had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Metro Kids - Hanawalt's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Metro Kids - Hanawalt?
Des Moines, IA.