Carousel Preschool and Daycare
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $165
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About Carousel Preschool and Daycare
Carousel Preschool and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Spirit Lake, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carousel Preschool and Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dickinson County has a median price of $165 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Carousel Preschool and Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #29230
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
Jul 10, 2024Inspection2 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(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
- Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.7(3)
“During their first three months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training: • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. • Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department.”
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.”
109.10(1)a
109.15(5)
“Food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with NHSPS.”
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Questions about Carousel Preschool and Daycare
Is Carousel Preschool and Daycare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carousel Preschool and Daycare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carousel Preschool and Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 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 Carousel Preschool and Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:20 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carousel Preschool and Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 339-5947 to ask.
What is Carousel Preschool and Daycare's phone number?
(712) 339-5947.
Where is Carousel Preschool and Daycare?
Spirit Lake, IA.