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Primrose School of Urbandale

Urbandale, IA4.9· 149 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$210

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About Primrose School of Urbandale

Primrose School of 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 its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $210 to $445.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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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: “M-F 6:30 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff CPR and first-aid certified
DiscountsUp to 10% discount
Parent updatesParent app (Procare, Procare app)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
MoreFounded Opened November of 2020
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of Urbandale lists weekly tuition from $210 to $445. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant care weekly range $354-$445 (high end)$445
Infant care weekly range $354-$445 (low end)$354
Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten weekly range $210-$355 (high end)$355
Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten weekly range $210-$355 (low end)$210
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Primrose School of Urbandale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51307
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
  2. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  3. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • 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

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
  5. May 4, 2023InspectionNo 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 Primrose School of Urbandale

Is Primrose School of Urbandale licensed?

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

When was Primrose School of Urbandale last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of Urbandale had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Primrose School of Urbandale's hours?

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

How much does Primrose School of Urbandale cost?

Weekly tuition from $210 to $445, as it lists it.

What is Primrose School of Urbandale's phone number?

(515) 201-5636.

Where is Primrose School of Urbandale?

Urbandale, IA.

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