Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care
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About Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care
Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care is a licensed child care center in Van Meter, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care
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- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #25861
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 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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Jul 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.9(2)k
“Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
Aug 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
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.”
Jul 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
Jul 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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Is Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 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 Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 996-2572 to confirm.
How much does Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 996-2572 to ask.
What is Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care's phone number?
(515) 996-2572.
Where is Van Meter United Methodist Kids Care?
Van Meter, IA.