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Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold

Griswold, IA

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About Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold

Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold is a licensed child care center in Griswold, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cass County has a median price of $152 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cass County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$152
Home daycare$103

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$101

Preschool

Center$131
Home daycare$101

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$98

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.

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Inspection reports for Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52459
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “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.”
  2. Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.11(2)b

      “Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
  3. Jul 19, 2024InspectionNo 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 Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold

Is Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold licensed?

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

When was Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 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 Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Lakin Foundation Childcare Devel Ctr of Griswold?

Griswold, IA.

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