Bluff's Little Thinkers
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $205
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About
About Bluff's Little Thinkers
Bluff's Little Thinkers is a licensed child care center in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $205 to $245.
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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Staff | Staff stay up to date in mandatory reporter, CPR, first aid, and universal precautions |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secured entrance with tinted windows, Parent app (Playground), Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | One week of vacation given each year to each family |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Playground) |
| More | Founded 2013 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bluff's Little Thinkers lists weekly tuition from $205 to $245. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Woodbury County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | $245 |
| Part-Time | $205 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Bluff's Little Thinkers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #42234
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 1, 2025: no rules 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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See all 4 visits
- Dec 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.”
Dec 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Nov 30, 2022Inspection2 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.”
109.9(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.”
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FAQ
Questions about Bluff's Little Thinkers
Is Bluff's Little Thinkers licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bluff's Little Thinkers last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bluff's Little Thinkers 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 Bluff's Little Thinkers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bluff's Little Thinkers cost?
Weekly tuition from $205 to $245, as it lists it.
What is Bluff's Little Thinkers' phone number?
(712) 943-2603.
Where is Bluff's Little Thinkers?
Sergeant Bluff, IA.