Children's Choice Early Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $168
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About
About Children's Choice Early Learning Center
Children's Choice Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Eldridge, 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 and before-school care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants to 12 years old
- 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
| Ages | Infants to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| More | Founded 2011 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children's Choice Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scott County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Children's Choice Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #35651
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safety and hazards 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 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.12(4)b
“Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.10(3)
“The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
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.”
Jul 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
109.10(3)
“The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
109.10(15)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.”
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 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.15(3)e
“Clean and sanitized bottles and nipples used for on-site formula preparation and kept refrigerated.”
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.”
109.12(1)
“• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
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.”
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Questions about Children's Choice Early Learning Center
Is Children's Choice Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Children's Choice Early Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children's Choice Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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 Children's Choice Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children's Choice Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 285-6500 to ask.
What is Children's Choice Early Learning Center's phone number?
(563) 285-6500.
Where is Children's Choice Early Learning Center?
Eldridge, IA.