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Holy Ghost Early Childhood

Dubuque, IA5.0· 1 review
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$166

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About Holy Ghost Early Childhood

Holy Ghost Early Childhood is a licensed child care center in Dubuque, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Faith-based approach.

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

Faith-basedBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachBilingual / immersion (English/Spanish dual-language Pre-K Plus), Faith-based (Catholic)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Holy Ghost Early Childhood 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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Dubuque County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$166
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$115
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 Holy Ghost Early Childhood

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#18745
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  2. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Apr 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
  5. Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  7. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 1, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  10. Sep 20, 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 Holy Ghost Early Childhood

Is Holy Ghost Early Childhood licensed?

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

When was Holy Ghost Early Childhood last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Holy Ghost Early Childhood had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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 Holy Ghost Early Childhood's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Holy Ghost Early Childhood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 582-2578 to ask.

What is Holy Ghost Early Childhood's phone number?

(563) 582-2578.

Where is Holy Ghost Early Childhood?

Dubuque, IA.

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