New Horizon Academy - Johnston
- 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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infant classroom - 1:4; Ones - 1:4; Twos - 1:6; Preschool - 1:8; Pre-k - 1:12 |
| Staff | Assistant Director: CDA, currently pursuing AA in Early Childhood Education, 9+ years experience |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Variety of childcare assistance programs and scholarships, incl. Childcare Aware |
| Parent updates | Parent app (mobile app (name not stated)) |
| More | Founded 2019 (Johnston location) |
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).
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Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for New Horizon Academy - Johnston
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #50493
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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Jun 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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.”
Jun 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.9(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.”
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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)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.”
May 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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.”
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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.