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Beginning Memories Preschool

Council Bluffs, IA4.2· 15 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$168

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About Beginning Memories Preschool

Beginning Memories Preschool is a licensed child care center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages three, four, and five
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges three, four, and five
ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
Assistance it acceptsChildcare assistance from the state
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beginning Memories Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pottawattamie County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Pottawattamie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$168
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$112

School age

Center$116
Home daycare$108

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 Beginning Memories Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#39778
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Sep 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(8)b

      “Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(8)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.”
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
  4. Jul 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”

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 Beginning Memories Preschool

Is Beginning Memories Preschool licensed?

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

When was Beginning Memories Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Beginning Memories Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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 Beginning Memories Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beginning Memories Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (402) 578-4477 to ask.

What is Beginning Memories Preschool's phone number?

(402) 578-4477.

Where is Beginning Memories Preschool?

Council Bluffs, IA.

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