Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy
- open each week
- 5 days
- daily, posted tuition
- $25
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About Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy
Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy is a licensed child care center in Pella, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It lists daily tuition of $25.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 1 month - 11 years
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 1 month - 11 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp |
| Staff | Teachers are required to take 20 contact hours of training in their first year of employment |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from Pella Community and Pella Christian school districts) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (My Bright Day) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy lists daily tuition of $25. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Back-Up Care, per day in attendance | $25 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #43969
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 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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Aug 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
109.10(14)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(13)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.10(13)a
“The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children.”
109.6(4)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(15)a
Jun 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(10)
“Recording incidents: Parents shall be notified on the day of the incident involving a child that includes: • Minor injuries. • Minor changes in health status. • Minor behavioral concerns. • Incidents resulting in injury to a child. Shall be verbally notified immediately when there is: • A serious injury to a child. • An incident resulting in significant change in health status. • An incident includes child being involved in inappropriate, sexually acting out behavior. A WRITTEN report, fully documenting every incident, shall be provided to the parent or authorized person. This should be completed by staff that witnessed the incident and retained in child file.”
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.”
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Questions about Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy
Is Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy cost?
Daily tuition of $25, as it lists it.
What is Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy's phone number?
(641) 416-5050.
Where is Vermeer Yellow Iron Academy?
Pella, IA.