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Grandma's House Daycare

Clarinda, IA4.0· 4 reviews
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$180

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About Grandma's House Daycare

Grandma's House Daycare is a licensed child care center in Clarinda, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and preschool. It lists weekly tuition of $180.

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

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care and preschool
Assistance it acceptsApproved to Accept Child Care Assistance: Yes
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grandma's House Daycare lists weekly tuition of $180. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Page County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant (up to 24 months) Weekly rate$180
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Page County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$104

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$103

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$107
Home daycare$99

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 Grandma's House Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#3057
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 22, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Mar 22, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  4. Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
  5. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 7, 2023InspectionNo 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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Is Grandma's House Daycare licensed?

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

When was Grandma's House Daycare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grandma's House Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Grandma's House Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grandma's House Daycare cost?

Weekly tuition of $180, as it lists it.

What is Grandma's House Daycare's phone number?

(712) 542-5502.

Where is Grandma's House Daycare?

Clarinda, IA.

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