Metro Kids - Samuelson
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About Metro Kids - Samuelson
Metro Kids - Samuelson 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 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Metro Kids - Samuelson 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 - Samuelson
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- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #36576
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.10(1)b
“School-age (for children five years and older and enrolled in school): Annual statement of health status signed by parent is submitted prior to admission, certifies that the child is free of communicable disease, and lists allergies, medications and acute/chronic conditions.”
109.9(2)b
“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.”
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(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.”
Dec 13, 2022Inspection1 rule 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.”
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Is Metro Kids - Samuelson licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Metro Kids - Samuelson last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Metro Kids - Samuelson had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 - Samuelson's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Metro Kids - Samuelson?
Des Moines, IA.