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Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

Des Moines, IA4.4· 709 reviews

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About Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

Science Center Of Iowa Preschool is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

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.

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Science Center Of Iowa Preschool 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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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 Science Center Of Iowa Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27773
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 11, 2025: 2 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
  2. Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)c

      “All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
  4. Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo 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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Is Science Center Of Iowa Preschool licensed?

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

When was Science Center Of Iowa Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 11, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Science Center Of Iowa Preschool 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 Science Center Of Iowa Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 274-6868 to confirm.

How much does Science Center Of Iowa Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 274-6868 to ask.

What is Science Center Of Iowa Preschool's phone number?

(515) 274-6868.

Where is Science Center Of Iowa Preschool?

Des Moines, IA.

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