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Cherokee Daycare

Cherokee, IA

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About Cherokee Daycare

Cherokee Daycare is a licensed child care center in Cherokee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Cherokee Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cherokee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$101

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$100

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$100

School age

Center$103
Home daycare$96

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.

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Inspection reports for Cherokee Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#29147
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)b

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(4)a

      “Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
    • 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)

      “Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  2. Jul 13, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
    • 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)

      “Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(6)

      “Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(9)

      “Smoking and use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in the center and every vehicle used to transport children. Prohibited in outdoor play area during hours of operation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.10(14)a

      “The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
  5. Jun 16, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)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.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  6. Aug 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  7. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • 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.”
  9. Jul 18, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  10. Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigationNo 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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Is Cherokee Daycare licensed?

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

When was Cherokee Daycare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cherokee Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 6 of 7 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 Cherokee Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Cherokee Daycare?

Cherokee, IA.

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