Montessori Children's House
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About Montessori Children's House
Montessori Children's House is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 18-months through 7-years-old
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 18-months through 7-years-old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion), Montessori |
| Enrichment | Drama Tykes, Baack Music, Teams of Tomorrow, Yoga, Living History Farms |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori Children's House 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 Montessori Children's House
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #25423
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
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 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(7)
“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 (away from the center).”
Oct 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
Oct 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
237A.7
“Information regarding a child in a child care center or their relative is confidential. If this information is released by visual, verbal or written means, written consent from the parent or guardian is in the file or a court order allowing the release of the information.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Nov 14, 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.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
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Questions about Montessori Children's House
Is Montessori Children's House licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Montessori Children's House last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 24, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori Children's House had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 2 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 Montessori Children's House's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori Children's House cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 225-1073 to ask.
What is Montessori Children's House's phone number?
(515) 225-1073.
Where is Montessori Children's House?
West Des Moines, IA.