ChildCare Discovery Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
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About
About ChildCare Discovery Center
ChildCare Discovery Center is a licensed child care center in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff | Trained, caring, and loving staff |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded April of 2001 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ChildCare Discovery Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Webster County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for ChildCare Discovery Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #17939
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 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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- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(4)
“Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
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.”
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
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.”
May 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(15)d
“Daily checks to ensure all exits are unobstructed.”
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FAQ
Questions about ChildCare Discovery Center
Is ChildCare Discovery Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was ChildCare Discovery Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ChildCare Discovery Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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 ChildCare Discovery Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ChildCare Discovery Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 576-6771 to ask.
What is ChildCare Discovery Center's phone number?
(515) 576-6771.
Where is ChildCare Discovery Center?
Fort Dodge, IA.