Metro Kids - Jefferson
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim it
About
About Metro Kids - Jefferson
Metro Kids - Jefferson 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Cost
Tuition and costs
Metro Kids - Jefferson 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Metro Kids - Jefferson
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #36567
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all
- Food and nutrition 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 7 visits
Apr 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.13(4)a
“• Written policies developed for food brought from home for children under five years of age not enrolled in school and is provided to parent at admission. • Food brought from home for children under five years of age not enrolled in school is monitored and supplemented if necessary to ensure CACFP guidelines maintained.”
- Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.9(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.”
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Reviews
Parent reviews
No parent reviews yet
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
FAQ
Questions about Metro Kids - Jefferson
Is Metro Kids - Jefferson licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Metro Kids - Jefferson last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Metro Kids - Jefferson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Metro Kids - Jefferson's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Metro Kids - Jefferson?
Des Moines, IA.