Lewis Central Lucky Children
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About Lewis Central Lucky Children
Lewis Central Lucky Children is a licensed child care center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Tuition and costs
Lewis Central Lucky Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pottawattamie County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$168
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$145
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$145
Home daycare$112
School age
Center$116
Home daycare$108
State record
Inspection reports for Lewis Central Lucky Children
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #7215
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 3
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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required: • Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present • At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained. • When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. • For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. • Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.”
109.9(1)d
“Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
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.”
109.10(13)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.10(14)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.11(3)a
May 27, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
109.4(2)b
109.4(2)e
“Written plan for ongoing staff development that complies with 441 IAC 109.7.”
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.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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.”
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.10(15)a
109.10(1)b
“School-age (for children five years and older and enrolled in school): Annual statement of health status signed by parent is submitted prior to admission, certifies that the child is free of communicable disease, and lists allergies, medications and acute/chronic conditions.”
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.”
109.9(2)b
“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.”
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.6(6)d
“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
109.15(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.”
109.15(5)a
“Sufficient refrigeration is provided appropriate to perishable food.”
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.”
109.9(1)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
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.”
109.10(15)b
“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
109.10(15)a
- Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Lewis Central Lucky Children licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lewis Central Lucky Children last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lewis Central Lucky Children had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 3 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 Lewis Central Lucky Children's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (712) 366-8301 to confirm.
How much does Lewis Central Lucky Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 366-8301 to ask.
What is Lewis Central Lucky Children's phone number?
(712) 366-8301.
Where is Lewis Central Lucky Children?
Council Bluffs, IA.