Early Explorers
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About Early Explorers
Early Explorers is a licensed child care center in Iowa City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Potty training: Green Room focuses on potty training |
| More | Founded Serving families since 1982 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Explorers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Toddler
Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Explorers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #24240
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
109.10(14)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
109.9(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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
Apr 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
Oct 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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FAQ
Questions about Early Explorers
Is Early Explorers licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Early Explorers last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Explorers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 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 Early Explorers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Explorers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 338-0763 to ask.
What is Early Explorers' phone number?
(319) 338-0763.
Where is Early Explorers?
Iowa City, IA.