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New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True

West Des Moines, IA4.3· 44 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True

New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsFaith-basedMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (non-denominational Christian)
EnrichmentGuest enrichment teachers: zoologists, professional storytellers, singers
StaffYears of childcare experience, ongoing training, and certifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True 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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Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52267
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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  1. Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)e

    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)

      “Ratio maintained in center as required: • Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present • At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained. • When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. • For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. • Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.”
  2. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(1)

      “• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Jan 11, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Sep 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(5)b

      “• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(1)

      “• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(15)a

    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True

Is New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 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 New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 415-4400 to ask.

What is New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True's phone number?

(515) 415-4400.

Where is New Creations Child Care & Learning Ctr at EP True?

West Des Moines, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).