Hills & Dales Childcare
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About Hills & Dales Childcare
Hills & Dales Childcare is a licensed child care center in Dubuque, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes its programs: special-needs / inclusion care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Hills & Dales Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dubuque County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for Hills & Dales Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #18820
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jun 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
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.”
109.10(3)
“The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
109.10(15)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(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.”
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.10(3)
“The center shall have written procedures for dispensing, storage, and authorization, and recording of all prescription and non-prescription medications.”
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.”
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
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.”
- Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2023Inspection3 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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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.”
- Oct 3, 2022Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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Is Hills & Dales Childcare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Hills & Dales Childcare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hills & Dales Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 7 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 Hills & Dales Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (563) 556-7878 to confirm.
How much does Hills & Dales Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 556-7878 to ask.
What is Hills & Dales Childcare's phone number?
(563) 556-7878.
Where is Hills & Dales Childcare?
Dubuque, IA.