Principal Child Development Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $20
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About
About Principal Child Development Center
Principal Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists daily tuition of $20.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff | Staff trained regularly in CPR; First Aid as required by state |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Principal Child Development Center lists daily tuition of $20. 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).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Back-up care: tuition charge of $20 per day per child | $20 |
| $50 registration fee (back-up care) | $50 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Principal Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #28289
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.12(4)b
“Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
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.”
- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 1, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Sep 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
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Questions about Principal Child Development Center
Is Principal Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Principal Child Development Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Principal Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 4 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 Principal Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Principal Child Development Center cost?
Daily tuition of $20, as it lists it.
What is Principal Child Development Center's phone number?
(515) 235-5555.
Where is Principal Child Development Center?
Des Moines, IA.