Exploration & Learning Station
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $164
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About Exploration & Learning Station
Exploration & Learning Station is a licensed child care center in Stuart, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 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
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Approach | Play-based |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Exploration & Learning Station has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guthrie County has a median price of $164 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Exploration & Learning Station
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51214
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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 8, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.13(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
Jan 24, 2025Inspection2 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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
Jan 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
237A.7
“Information regarding a child in a child care center or their relative is confidential. If this information is released by visual, verbal or written means, written consent from the parent or guardian is in the file or a court order allowing the release of the information.”
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
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.”
Jan 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
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Questions about Exploration & Learning Station
Is Exploration & Learning Station licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Exploration & Learning Station last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Exploration & Learning Station had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 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 Exploration & Learning Station's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Exploration & Learning Station cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 523-1946 to ask.
What is Exploration & Learning Station's phone number?
(515) 523-1946.
Where is Exploration & Learning Station?
Stuart, IA.