Growing Minds Early Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $168
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About
About Growing Minds Early Learning Center
Growing Minds Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Waterloo, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- At least 6 weeks old to preschool-aged
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | At least 6 weeks old to preschool-aged |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| More | Founded 1943 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Growing Minds Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Black Hawk County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Growing Minds Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #30419
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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See all 5 visits
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.13(3)f
“Cleaned and sanitized bottles and nipples shall be used for bottles prepared on site. Prepared bottles shall be kept under refrigeration when not in use.”
109.12(4)b
“Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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Questions about Growing Minds Early Learning Center
Is Growing Minds Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Growing Minds Early Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Growing Minds Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 Growing Minds Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Growing Minds Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 236-2063 to ask.
What is Growing Minds Early Learning Center's phone number?
(319) 236-2063.
Where is Growing Minds Early Learning Center?
Waterloo, IA.