St Paul Lutheran Preschool
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About St Paul Lutheran Preschool
St Paul Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ames, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 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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- Child care center
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Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Lutheran Christian (St. Paul Lutheran Church)) |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum (State Recommended) |
| Staff | State of Iowa teacher licenses with special endorsements in early childhood |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | BooSt (Boone and Story County) Together for Children/Early Childhood Iowa preschool tuition assistance |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Paul Lutheran Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Story County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for St Paul Lutheran Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #18054
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 25, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 5 visits
- Oct 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
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.”
- Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about St Paul Lutheran Preschool
Is St Paul Lutheran Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St Paul Lutheran Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 25, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Paul Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 St Paul Lutheran Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 233-1914 to confirm.
How much does St Paul Lutheran Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 233-1914 to ask.
What is St Paul Lutheran Preschool's phone number?
(515) 233-1914.
Where is St Paul Lutheran Preschool?
Ames, IA.