Great River Christian School & Preschool
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About Great River Christian School & Preschool
Great River Christian School & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Burlington, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational Christian) |
| Staff | State Certified and Licensed teachers |
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Great River Christian School & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Des Moines County has a median price of $163 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Great River Christian School & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #21194
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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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Feb 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.10(13)a
“The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children.”
Oct 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
109.6(4)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
109.6(4)c
“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
109.10(7)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips (away from the center).”
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.”
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.”
- Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.”
Jan 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Questions about Great River Christian School & Preschool
Is Great River Christian School & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Great River Christian School & Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great River Christian School & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Great River Christian School & Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (319) 753-2255 to confirm.
How much does Great River Christian School & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 753-2255 to ask.
What is Great River Christian School & Preschool's phone number?
(319) 753-2255.
Where is Great River Christian School & Preschool?
Burlington, IA.