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Children Of Christ Preschool

Altoona, IA5.0· 1 review

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About Children Of Christ Preschool

Children Of Christ Preschool is a licensed child care center in Altoona, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition of $165.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3–5-year-olds
Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (515) 978-8880 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3–5-year-olds
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christ the King Lutheran Church)
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
StaffCertified in CPR, First Aid & Universal Precautions
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children Of Christ Preschool lists monthly tuition of $165. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Four Days: M/Tu/Th/F (4-5 years old)$165
Registration Fee$50
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Polk County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$153
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$153
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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.

State record

Inspection reports for Children Of Christ Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#28369
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
  2. Jan 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  3. Feb 19, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.”
  4. Apr 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  5. Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo 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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Questions about Children Of Christ Preschool

Is Children Of Christ Preschool licensed?

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

When was Children Of Christ Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children Of Christ Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 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 Children Of Christ Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 978-8880 to confirm.

How much does Children Of Christ Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition of $165, as it lists it.

What is Children Of Christ Preschool's phone number?

(515) 978-8880.

Where is Children Of Christ Preschool?

Altoona, IA.

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