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Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church

Johnston, IA5.0· 14 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church

Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church 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 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based 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 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 Weeks - 5 Years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 Weeks - 5 Years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian-based activities (host church NorthPoint Church))
EnrichmentSoccer, music, and more
StaffAcademy Director holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with Child Development focus
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church 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 Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#53060
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.”

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 Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church

Is Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church licensed?

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

When was Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 1 visit 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 Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 349-3030 to ask.

What is Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church's phone number?

(515) 349-3030.

Where is Pathways Learning Academy at Northpoint Church?

Johnston, IA.

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