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New Horizon Academy - Ankeny

Ankeny, IA5.0· 48 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About New Horizon Academy - Ankeny

New Horizon Academy - Ankeny is a licensed child care center in Ankeny, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratioInfant 1:4; Ones 1:4; Twos 1:6; Preschool 1:8; Pre-k 1:12
StaffTeachers with experience, training and support, paid above market average
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsChildcare Aware and other childcare assistance programs / tuition support options
MoreFounded 2025
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Horizon Academy - Ankeny 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 Horizon Academy - Ankeny

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52753
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Other rules 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. Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
  2. May 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.6(5)b

      “Signed statement indicating they have been informed of responsibilities as mandatory reporters.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”

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 Horizon Academy - Ankeny

Is New Horizon Academy - Ankeny licensed?

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

When was New Horizon Academy - Ankeny last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has New Horizon Academy - Ankeny had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 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 New Horizon Academy - Ankeny's hours?

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

How much does New Horizon Academy - Ankeny cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 877-3131 to ask.

What is New Horizon Academy - Ankeny's phone number?

(515) 877-3131.

Where is New Horizon Academy - Ankeny?

Ankeny, IA.

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