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New Horizon Academy - Johnston

Johnston, IA4.7· 68 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About New Horizon Academy - Johnston

New Horizon Academy - Johnston is a licensed child care center in Johnston, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
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 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 classroom - 1:4; Ones - 1:4; Twos - 1:6; Preschool - 1:8; Pre-k - 1:12
StaffAssistant Director: CDA, currently pursuing AA in Early Childhood Education, 9+ years experience
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsVariety of childcare assistance programs and scholarships, incl. Childcare Aware
Parent updatesParent app (mobile app (name not stated))
MoreFounded 2019 (Johnston location)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Horizon Academy - Johnston 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 - Johnston

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#50493
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(13)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.”
    • 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)b

      “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.”
  2. Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  3. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • 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.”
  5. May 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • 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.”

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 - Johnston

Is New Horizon Academy - Johnston licensed?

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

When was New Horizon Academy - Johnston last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

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

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

How much does New Horizon Academy - Johnston cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 348-4028 to ask.

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

(515) 348-4028.

Where is New Horizon Academy - Johnston?

Johnston, IA.

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