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Westlakes KinderCare

West Des Moines, IA4.9· 34 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Westlakes KinderCare

Westlakes KinderCare is a licensed child care center in West Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 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 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentPhonics, Cooking, STEM, and Music
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Westlakes KinderCare 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Westlakes KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#27840
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 2, 2025: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • 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. Dec 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
  2. Dec 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(3)b

      “Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)c

      “All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  3. Nov 1, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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

      109.6(6)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
  5. Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Westlakes KinderCare

Is Westlakes KinderCare licensed?

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

When was Westlakes KinderCare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 2, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westlakes KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 4 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 Westlakes KinderCare's hours?

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

How much does Westlakes KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 221-0718 to ask.

What is Westlakes KinderCare's phone number?

(515) 221-0718.

Where is Westlakes KinderCare?

West Des Moines, IA.

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