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Waukee KinderCare

Waukee, IA4.2· 19 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185

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About

About Waukee KinderCare

Waukee KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Waukee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentCooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years), Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years), Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and back)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Waukee KinderCare 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$160
Home daycare$123

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$119

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 Waukee KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51530
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Oct 1, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  3. May 19, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(15)a

    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(5)

      “Training plans are developed for staff that supplement educational and experience requirements and enhance staff’s skill in working with the developmental and cultural characteristics of children served.”
  5. Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  6. Aug 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  7. Jul 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 Waukee KinderCare

Is Waukee KinderCare licensed?

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

When was Waukee KinderCare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Waukee KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 6 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 KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Waukee KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 297-7271 to ask.

What is Waukee KinderCare's phone number?

(515) 297-7271.

Where is Waukee KinderCare?

Waukee, IA.

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