Helping Hands Play School
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About Helping Hands Play School
Helping Hands Play School is a licensed child care center in Coralville, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Helping Hands Play School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Helping Hands Play School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #42008
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
109.11(3)a
109.12(4)e
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.”
- Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
Mar 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
109.11(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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
- Feb 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Helping Hands Play School licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Helping Hands Play School last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helping Hands Play School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 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 Helping Hands Play School's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Helping Hands Play School?
Coralville, IA.