Westminster Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $1,020
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About Westminster Preschool
Westminster Preschool is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $1,020 to $1,220.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Westminster Presbyterian Church), Play-based |
| More | Founded 1968 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Westminster Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,020 to $1,220. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Four-year-olds Full-Day Class Tuition | $1,020 |
| Three-year-olds Class Tuition (full-day and half-day sessions offered) | $1,120 |
| Two-year-olds Class Tuition | $1,220 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant room class tuition, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | $400 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Westminster Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #27278
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(2)i
“Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
109.10(1)a
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(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.”
Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Mar 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Westminster Preschool
Is Westminster Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Westminster Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Westminster Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Westminster Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Westminster Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition from $1,020 to $1,220, as it lists it.
What is Westminster Preschool's phone number?
(515) 274-1534.
Where is Westminster Preschool?
Des Moines, IA.