ExCel Learning Center Daycare
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $166
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About
About ExCel Learning Center Daycare
ExCel Learning Center Daycare is a licensed child care center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Staff | Founder and Director Darcel Pledge holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Performance Training & Technology, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership |
| Discounts | Limited Time Offer: Get 2 Weeks Free Childcare |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ExCel Learning Center Daycare 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).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for ExCel Learning Center Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52279
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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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Sep 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
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.”
Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(3)a
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(7)b
“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
- Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about ExCel Learning Center Daycare
Is ExCel Learning Center Daycare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was ExCel Learning Center Daycare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ExCel Learning Center Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 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 ExCel Learning Center Daycare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ExCel Learning Center Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 774-6925 to ask.
What is ExCel Learning Center Daycare's phone number?
(319) 774-6925.
Where is ExCel Learning Center Daycare?
Cedar Rapids, IA.