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Oak Academy

Des Moines, IA4.3· 15 reviews

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About Oak Academy

Oak Academy is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes its programs: head start, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

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

Infants
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to Pre-K
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to Pre-K
ProgramsHead Start, infant care, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffState-certified, fully credentialed, hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Oak Academy 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 Oak Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27709
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)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(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)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.”
  2. Sep 12, 2025Inspection4 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

      109.9(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.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)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.”
  3. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)a

      “All files contain sufficient information to allow the center to contact the parent or emergency contact at any time child is in center’s care.”
  4. Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

      “Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
    • 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.”
  5. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo 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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Is Oak Academy licensed?

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

When was Oak Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oak Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 3 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 Oak Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 244-7702 to confirm.

How much does Oak Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 244-7702 to ask.

What is Oak Academy's phone number?

(515) 244-7702.

Where is Oak Academy?

Des Moines, IA.

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