Central Preschool
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About Central Preschool
Central Preschool is a licensed child care center in Charles City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- Not listed
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Tuition and costs
Central Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Floyd County has a median price of $148 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Central Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #22860
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(1)a
Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(1)a
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Central Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Central Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on November 6, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Central Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 Central Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Central Preschool?
Charles City, IA.