A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald
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About A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald
A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald is a licensed child care center in Waterloo, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald
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- Licensed and operating
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- #21731
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 19, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.12(4)a
“• A safe and properly equipped area is provided for infants that does not allow for intrusion by children over two years of age. • Children over age two who remain in the infant area are placed at the recommendation of a physician or AEA due to a significant developmental delay. Children are placed for a limited time with HHS approval if doing so does not pose a threat to the infants.”
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.10(13)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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.”
- May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.11(2)
“• A safe and properly equipped area is provided for infants that does not allow for intrusion by children over two years of age. • Children over 18 months are only placed outside the infant area if appropriate to the developmental needs of the child. • Children over age two who remain in the infant area are placed at the recommendation of a physician or AEA due to a significant developmental delay. Children are placed for a limited time with DHS approval if doing so does not pose a threat to the infants.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
109.9(4)
“Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
Jun 13, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
109.11(2)
“• A safe and properly equipped area is provided for infants that does not allow for intrusion by children over two years of age. • Children over 18 months are only placed outside the infant area if appropriate to the developmental needs of the child. • Children over age two who remain in the infant area are placed at the recommendation of a physician or AEA due to a significant developmental delay. Children are placed for a limited time with DHS approval if doing so does not pose a threat to the infants.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
109.10(1)a
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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.”
109.8(2)d
“• At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained.”
- Jan 4, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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Questions about A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald
Is A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 19, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 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 A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Donald?
Waterloo, IA.