Lakes Early Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About Lakes Early Learning Center
Lakes Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Polk City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 4th grade
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through 4th grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lakes Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Lakes Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51907
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 12, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(1)b
“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.”
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(3)a
“All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name.”
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Questions about Lakes Early Learning Center
Is Lakes Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lakes Early Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on November 12, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lakes Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 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 Lakes Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lakes Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 452-0560 to ask.
What is Lakes Early Learning Center's phone number?
(515) 452-0560.
Where is Lakes Early Learning Center?
Polk City, IA.