Aquin Early Childhood Center
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About Aquin Early Childhood Center
Aquin Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Cascade, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Aquin Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dubuque County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for Aquin Early Childhood Center
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- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #19237
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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.”
- Mar 4, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
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.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
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.”
109.10(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.”
- Mar 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Aquin Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Aquin Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Aquin Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Aquin Early Childhood Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Aquin Early Childhood Center?
Cascade, IA.