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New Horizon Academy - Urbandale

Urbandale, IA4.8· 50 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About New Horizon Academy - Urbandale

New Horizon Academy - Urbandale is a licensed child care center in Urbandale, 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 after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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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
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-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
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsChildcare assistance programs including Childcare Aware
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 2024 (opened March 2024)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Horizon Academy - Urbandale 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 - Urbandale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52444
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • 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. Apr 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
  2. Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • 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

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
  3. Mar 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  4. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 - Urbandale

Is New Horizon Academy - Urbandale licensed?

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

When was New Horizon Academy - Urbandale last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 5 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 - Urbandale's hours?

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

How much does New Horizon Academy - Urbandale cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 384-9004 to ask.

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

(515) 384-9004.

Where is New Horizon Academy - Urbandale?

Urbandale, IA.

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