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Elim Children's Center

Marshalltown, IA4.3· 6 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$161

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About Elim Children's Center

Elim Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Marshalltown, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Elim Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marshall County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Marshall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$109

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$139
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$103

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 Elim Children's Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#16552
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 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. Oct 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
  2. Oct 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)b

      “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.”
  3. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 11, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 5, 2022InspectionNo 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 Elim Children's Center

Is Elim Children's Center licensed?

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

When was Elim Children's Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elim Children's Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 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 Elim Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Elim Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 752-8760 to ask.

What is Elim Children's Center's phone number?

(641) 752-8760.

Where is Elim Children's Center?

Marshalltown, IA.

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