Hugging Tree Nature Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $54
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About
About Hugging Tree Nature Preschool
Hugging Tree Nature Preschool is a group home daycare in Waterloo, Iowa. It is registered with the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $54 to $211.25. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ages 3-5 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3-5 years old |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hugging Tree Nature Preschool lists weekly tuition from $54 to $211.25. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Black Hawk County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day 2 Days: Tuesday/Thursday (2026-27) | $84.50 |
| Full Day 3 Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday (2026-27) | $126.75 |
| Full Day Monday - Friday (2026-27) | $211.25 |
| Half Day 2 Days: Tuesday/Thursday (2026-27) | $54 |
| Half Day 3 Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday (2026-27) | $76.95 |
| Half Day 5 Days: Monday - Friday (2026-27) | $112.50 |
| registration fee | $50 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Hugging Tree Nature Preschool
License
- Status
- Registered with the state and operating
- License type
- Registered Child Development Home C1
- License number
- #51433
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2025: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 2 visits
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 3 visits
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Hugging Tree Nature Preschool
Is Hugging Tree Nature Preschool licensed?
Yes. Hugging Tree Nature Preschool is registered with the state and operating. This is how Iowa authorizes this type of child care.
When was Hugging Tree Nature Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hugging Tree Nature Preschool had rules cited by the state?
No. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists no cited rules in its 2 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 Hugging Tree Nature Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hugging Tree Nature Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition from $54 to $211.25, as it lists it.
What is Hugging Tree Nature Preschool's phone number?
(319) 423-9798.
Where is Hugging Tree Nature Preschool?
Waterloo, IA. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.