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Wakonda Preschool

Des Moines, IA5.0· 3 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100

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About Wakonda Preschool

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

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $100 to $200.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 4 years
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 4 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Wakonda Christian Church (Christian); faith-based curriculum)
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Wakonda Preschool lists weekly tuition from $100 to $200. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Year Olds, Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00$200
2 Year Olds, Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00$100
3 & 4 Year Olds, Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00$200
3 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 Wakonda Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#28377
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(2)

      “Medical and dental emergencies: Center shall have sufficient information and authorization to meet medical and dental emergencies of children. Shall have written procedures for emergencies and shall ensure that staff are knowledgeable of and able to implement the procedures.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)b

      “If child between ages 18 and 24 months is placed outside infant area, ratio of 1:4 shall be maintained as would otherwise be required for the group until the child reaches the age of 2.”
  3. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
  4. Jan 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”

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 Wakonda Preschool

Is Wakonda Preschool licensed?

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

When was Wakonda Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wakonda Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Wakonda Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wakonda Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $100 to $200, as it lists it.

What is Wakonda Preschool's phone number?

(515) 285-8401.

Where is Wakonda Preschool?

Des Moines, IA.

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