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Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare

Cedar Rapids, IA3.1· 24 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$166

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About Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare

Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 6 years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Linn County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Linn County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$166
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$114
Home daycare$106

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 Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51966
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 2

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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See all 14 visits
  1. May 19, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  2. Mar 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Feb 24, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)k

      “Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
    • 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)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
    • 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

      109.9(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

      109.9(1)b

      “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.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • Other rules

      109.4(2)

    • Background checks

      109.6(4)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)

      “Ratio maintained in center as required: • Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present • At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained. • When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. • For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. • Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
    • 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)k

      “Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • Other rules

      109.4(2)

  5. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  6. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  8. Jul 28, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  9. May 27, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  10. May 14, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jan 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  2. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 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 Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare

Is Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare licensed?

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

When was Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 9 of 12 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 Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 362-0207 to ask.

What is Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare's phone number?

(319) 362-0207.

Where is Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare?

Cedar Rapids, IA.

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