Waukee Head Start
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About
About Waukee Head Start
Waukee Head Start is a licensed child care center in Waukee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes its programs: early head start and head start.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Birth to five
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Birth to five |
|---|---|
| Programs | Early Head Start and head start |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Waukee Head Start 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Waukee Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #28400
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(2)b
“Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.13(1and2)
“• 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. • Menus shall be made available to parents and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
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FAQ
Questions about Waukee Head Start
Is Waukee Head Start licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Waukee Head Start last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Waukee Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 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 Waukee Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 987-7428 to confirm.
How much does Waukee Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 987-7428 to ask.
What is Waukee Head Start's phone number?
(515) 987-7428.
Where is Waukee Head Start?
Waukee, IA.