Headstart ProgramsDes Moines, IA

House Of Mercy Child Development Center

3.7(7 reviews)

About

House Of Mercy Child Development Center is a headstart programs daycare located at 1409 Clark St, Des Moines, Iowa IA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

House of Mercy Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the welcoming and professional staff, particularly front desk personnel and therapists. However, one reviewer criticized rigid policies and lack of accommodations during quarantine situations.

Friendly and welcoming staffprofessional and caring therapistskind front desk personneleasy assessment processsupportive community resource
Overly punitive policieslack of f

Recent Reviews

3 months ago

Hi , I'm looking at doing inpatient rehab in your facility. I'm in my changes of life and have a drug and alcohol problem. Am I reading this right that you have women and children at the same facility? I'm just asking because I'm not sure if I can handle all that. Thank you

Edited 6 months ago

This place saved my life! Lisa is incredibly welcoming and helped out tremendously. It's was super easy to walk in and get an assessment done. Karen was very professional and kind. She guided me all of the way and I couldn't be more grateful. Craig has helped me along the way. He is incredibly kind and caring. I looked forward to our meetings every week. He has done so much research for me when I was unable to. Again without this place I have no clue where I'd be to this say. We as a community are very lucky to have this as a resource. Bryon is an amazing therapist and I couldn't be luckier to have him. He has helped me through some hard times and gas gave me very sound advice.

3 years ago

Lisa @ the front desk is awesome. She's truly a kind soul to each and everyone who walks through the door. She has an awesome way with people. Generally when people are walking through the doors of house of mercy they are not in the best of circumstances and are sometimes at the lowest points of their lives. She treats everyone with dignity and respect. House of mercy is lucky to have her. I hope she's recognized for her uncanny ability to make a person like myself feel un judged . Cm x

4 years ago

I understand the many rules that govern a facility such as this, however it seems to me to be overly punitive. Their attitude seems to be "if you don't like it, take you and/or your kids elsewhere. However one must realize there are not a lot of options for these women/families. For instance while being quarantined due to Covid, they cannot leave their rooms, food (whatever food they choose to send) is brought to them. Children have no access to any food outside what is brought to them and only three times a day. Many of the women receive EBT benefits and must pay for food with them. They decided to allow, those who could afford it, to order food on New Years eve. However denied that opportunity to the women and children in quarantine. One would think or hope that the warden (resembles a correction facility) or director would make some special arrangements for these moms and their kids. Hopefully I'm proven wrong and they have made arrangements to brighten these children's new years eve.

a year ago

Place is always full no matter what time you show up. Pathetic staff.

Frequently asked questions

House Of Mercy Child Development Center is a headstart programs childcare facility located in Des Moines, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 88 children.
House Of Mercy Child Development Center has a Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 7 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at House Of Mercy Child Development Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of House Of Mercy Child Development Center through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Iowa must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
1409 Clark St, Des Moines, Iowa 50314
County
POLK

Details

Daycare Type
Headstart Programs
Capacity
88 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
41.6064, -93.63735