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Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

West Des Moines, IA5.0· 2 reviews

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About Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $160 to $265.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Hours

Hours

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Call to confirmHours it lists: “classes 9:00-11:30 A.M. and 12:30-3:00 P.M.”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian – Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church)
Class size3-year-old preschool classes limited to 8 children per teacher
StaffTeachers required to hold a degree in Education
MoreFounded 1992
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $160 to $265. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3-year-old preschool, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-11:30 A.M.$190
3-year-old preschool, Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-11:30 A.M.$160
4-year-old preschool, Monday Through Friday 9:00-11:30 A.M.$265
4-year-old preschool, Monday Through Thursday 12:30-3:00 P.M.$215
non-refundable $100 registration fee (all ELC preschool programs)$100
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 Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#28344
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 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. Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
  2. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 11, 2023Inspection3 rules 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • 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.”
  4. Oct 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(5)

      “Telephone: Working non-pay phone with posting adjacent for emergency numbers for police, fire, and poison control center. Center street address and phone included in posting. List of emergency numbers for children kept near phone.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)c

      “All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”

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 Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center

Is Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 2 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 Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 225-1952 to confirm.

How much does Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $160 to $265, as it lists it.

What is Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center's phone number?

(515) 225-1952.

Where is Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center?

West Des Moines, IA.

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