New Horizon Academy - WDM
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About New Horizon Academy - WDM
New Horizon Academy - WDM is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for New Horizon Academy - WDM
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
- License number
- #50394
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 2
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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
Mar 12, 2025Inspection5 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(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(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
- Jun 4, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.9(2)c
“All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
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.”
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.”
Apr 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
109.10(1)a
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.10(3)a
“All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change 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(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.”
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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Is New Horizon Academy - WDM licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was New Horizon Academy - WDM last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Horizon Academy - WDM had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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 - WDM's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is New Horizon Academy - WDM?
West Des Moines, IA.