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Garner Community Christian Child Care

Garner, IA3.0· 2 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$163

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About Garner Community Christian Child Care

Garner Community Christian Child Care is a licensed child care center in Garner, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “5:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Program: Teacher-to-child-ratio 1:4
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Assistance (CCA) program
DiscountsFamilies with multiple children and those who pay on the 1st of every month
TransportationTransportation (to/from Garner-Hayfield-Ventura (GHV) Schools and Little Lambs Preschool at no cost)
MoreFounded 2017
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Garner Community Christian Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hancock County has a median price of $163 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.
Hancock County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$163
Home daycare$107

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$105

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$105

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$102

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 Garner Community Christian Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#48449
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Other rules 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. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(2)a

      “The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(13)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.”
    • 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.”
  3. Mar 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(4)

      “Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(15)d

      “Daily checks to ensure all exits are unobstructed.”
  4. Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  6. Feb 24, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(4)

      “Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(5)b

      “• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”

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 Garner Community Christian Child Care

Is Garner Community Christian Child Care licensed?

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

When was Garner Community Christian Child Care last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Garner Community Christian Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 5 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 Garner Community Christian Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Garner Community Christian Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 925-1270 to ask.

What is Garner Community Christian Child Care's phone number?

(641) 925-1270.

Where is Garner Community Christian Child Care?

Garner, IA.

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