Westlakes KinderCare
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Phonics, Cooking, STEM, and Music |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Westlakes KinderCare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #27840
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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Dec 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.11(3)a
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
Dec 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
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.”
- Nov 1, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
109.10(1)a
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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.