WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
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About WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
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.
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WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).
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State record
Inspection reports for WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
- License number
- #28368
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
109.13(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
Sep 25, 2023Inspection3 rules 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.”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
Oct 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
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Questions about WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
Is WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has WDM United Methodist Early Learning 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 WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 279-8897 to confirm.
How much does WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 279-8897 to ask.
What is WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool's phone number?
(515) 279-8897.
Where is WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool?
West Des Moines, IA.