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Bear Creek Kids Campus

Brooklyn, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$161

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About

About Bear Creek Kids Campus

Bear Creek Kids Campus is a licensed child care center in Brooklyn, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from BGM Elementary School)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bear Creek Kids Campus has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Poweshiek County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Poweshiek County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$109

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$139
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$104

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Bear Creek Kids Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52146
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2

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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  1. Aug 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(9)

      “First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
  4. Oct 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(2)

      “• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(3)a

      “Postings are required for: • The certificate of license. • Notice of exposure to communicable disease. • Notice of decision to deny, suspend, or revoke center license or reduce to provisional status. All postings shall be conspicuously placed at main entrance of center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(3)b

      “Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
  5. Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Bear Creek Kids Campus

Is Bear Creek Kids Campus licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Bear Creek Kids Campus last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bear Creek Kids Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 Bear Creek Kids Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bear Creek Kids Campus cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 715-7286 to ask.

What is Bear Creek Kids Campus' phone number?

(641) 715-7286.

Where is Bear Creek Kids Campus?

Brooklyn, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).