Plymouth Nursery School
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About
About Plymouth Nursery School
Plymouth Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2-5
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Plymouth Church), Play-based |
| Curriculum | Research-based Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Teaching staff with an average of 8 years at PNS and many years of experience beyond |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1954 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Plymouth Nursery School 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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State record
Inspection reports for Plymouth Nursery School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #28375
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
- Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Plymouth Nursery School
Is Plymouth Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Plymouth Nursery School last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Plymouth Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 6 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 Plymouth Nursery School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 255-3271 to confirm.
How much does Plymouth Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 255-3271 to ask.
What is Plymouth Nursery School's phone number?
(515) 255-3271.
Where is Plymouth Nursery School?
Des Moines, IA.