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Hand In Hand

Bettendorf, IA4.5· 28 reviews

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About Hand In Hand

Hand In Hand is a licensed child care center in Bettendorf, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Not listed
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (563) 332-8010 to confirm.
Call to confirmHours it lists: “open for care 7 AM - 5:30 PM; open year round in Bettendorf”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum; Teaching Strategies GOLD
StaffPreschool program led by a licensed teacher in the classroom
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Evening and weekend recreation programs
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hand In Hand has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Scott County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Scott County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$168
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$111

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$111

School age

Center$116
Home daycare$107

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 Hand In Hand

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#19482
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(1)

      “Medications: The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications. • Staff must be over 18 to administer medication. • All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name. • For every day an authorization for medication is in effect and child is in attendance, there shall be a notation of administration including the name of medicine, date, time, dosage, given or applied, and the initials of the person administering the medication or the reason the medication was not given. • For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription. • Staff shall not provide medications to a child if pre-service/orientation training for medication management has not been completed.”
  2. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
    • 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.”
  4. Nov 15, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
  6. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 24, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
  8. Oct 21, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • 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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)c

      “Sanitary methods are used for dishwashing sufficient to prevent transmission of disease.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
  9. Sep 13, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Hand In Hand

Is Hand In Hand licensed?

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

When was Hand In Hand last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hand In Hand had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 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 Hand In Hand's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (563) 332-8010 to confirm.

How much does Hand In Hand cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 332-8010 to ask.

What is Hand In Hand's phone number?

(563) 332-8010.

Where is Hand In Hand?

Bettendorf, IA.

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