Lil Scholars Preschool - Des Moines IA Licensed Center

756 9th Street , DES MOINES IA 50309
(515) 285-2256
3 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Lil Scholars was created, when I started looking into preschools for my own children. I found that there were very few quality preschool programs that taught reading, writing, and math by an accredited/licensed teacher. I was disappointed in the size of the classes and the curriculum used. I wanted my children to learn the academic and social skills that would prepare them for kindergarten and give them that head start they would need! When I found out that other parents felt the same way, I decided to open my own preschool.

Additional Information: QRS Level: 3; QRS RATING: 3 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 27820
  • Capacity: 181
  • Rate Range Infant (up to 24 months) Half-Day/25.70| Infant (up to 24 months) Half-Day/25.70| Infant (up to 24 months) Half-Day/25.70| Infant (up to 36 months) Half-Day/25.70| Infant (up to 36 months) Half-Day/25.70| Infant (up to 36 months) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (24 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (24 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (24 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (36 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (36 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| Preschool (36 to Kindergarten) Half-Day/25.70| School Age (K and up) Half-Day/25.70| School Age (K and up) Half-Day/25.70| School Age (K and up) Half-Day/25.70
  • Quality Rating System (QSR) Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: Jun 15, 2020
  • District Office: Iowa Department of Human Services - Child Care Assistance Unit
  • District Office Phone: 1-866-448-4605 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Report Date Report Type
2020-08-21 Compliance Report
2019-10-08 Compliance Report
2018-08-21 Compliance Report
2018-07-17 Complaint Report
2017-11-08 Complaint Report
2017-08-18 Compliance Report

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Reviews

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Bianca Apr 21, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Would not ever put my children in the care of such a childish and immature group of people. A staff member named alia sent threats to my oldest daughters friend over a boy. She publicly claims to work here so for that I am leaving this review.

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Very Disappointed Apr 11, 2017
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The Owner intentionally didn't follow state mandated numbers in the older room, because of the financial issues caused by opening the second site. The teacher told me anytime the state visited, she would put an additional teacher in the room. I believe that my daughter was moved to the older room, because of her height and they didn't think anyone would notice she wasn't 3. I saw my very happy toddler change and hate school. Crying and saying she didn't want to go to the mean school again. They used a color system, so anytime a child misbehaved they were publically shamed and had to move their color in front of the entire class. This is not reasonable discipline for a 2 1/2 year old. The Owner's reaction was one that made me feel very uncomfortable with her ability to make rationale decisions and I called 20+ daycares the next day until I was thankfully able to move her immediately out of the center. The teachers are great, it is an ownership issue and the result of a financially insecure daycare making business decisions instead of setting teachers up to run a successful classroom.

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One dissatisfied parent Jul 22, 2016
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Worst daycare ever. When we demanded proof of diaper changes as they were only recorded in 3-6 hours increments (plus our babies who've never had diaper rashes had the worst ones I've ever seen), owner said to take it up with her attorney. DHS is investigating at least one of their centers currently. They refused to accomodate a child covered under the Americans with disabilities act. The center owes us $442.50 for over 2 months now with no sign of a refund in sight. I wouldn't trust these folks to watch my dogs for even an hour.

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