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Primrose School of West Des Moines

West Des Moines, IA5.0· 103 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Primrose School of West Des Moines

Primrose School of West Des Moines is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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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

ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of West Des Moines 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 Primrose School of West Des Moines

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52561
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 7, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. Feb 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • 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.”

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 West Des Moines

Is Primrose School of West Des Moines licensed?

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

When was Primrose School of West Des Moines last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 7, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of West Des Moines had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules 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 Primrose School of West Des Moines' hours?

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

How much does Primrose School of West Des Moines cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 500-7781 to ask.

What is Primrose School of West Des Moines' phone number?

(515) 500-7781.

Where is Primrose School of West Des Moines?

West Des Moines, IA.

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