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Humboldt County Head Start

Dakota City, IA5.0· 1 review

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About Humboldt County Head Start

Humboldt County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Dakota City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Humboldt County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Humboldt County has a median price of $151 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Humboldt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$102

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$100

Preschool

Center$130
Home daycare$100

School age

Center$104
Home daycare$97

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 Humboldt County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#18083
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 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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  1. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(15)d

      “Daily checks to ensure all exits are unobstructed.”

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 Humboldt County Head Start

Is Humboldt County Head Start licensed?

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

When was Humboldt County Head Start last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Humboldt County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists no cited rules in its 3 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 Humboldt County Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 332-3193 to confirm.

How much does Humboldt County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 332-3193 to ask.

What is Humboldt County Head Start's phone number?

(515) 332-3193.

Where is Humboldt County Head Start?

Dakota City, IA.

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