Lil' Cubs
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $190
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About
About Lil' Cubs
Lil' Cubs is a licensed child care center in Nevada, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $190 to $286.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Six months and 12 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Six months and 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Professionally trained staff of over 30 teachers and classroom assistants |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Children begin potty training (Lil' Ducklings classroom) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | 15% discount on the oldest child when at least one child attends full-time |
| More | Founded 2006 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Cubs lists weekly tuition from $190 to $286. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Story County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 Days: $266 per child per week (Preschool page) | $266 |
| 5 Days: $286 per child per week (Infants & Toddlers page, 6 weeks - 3 years) | $286 |
| Preschool 1/2 Days, 5 Days: $190 per child per week | $190 |
| Preschool Full-time, 5 Days: $261 per child per week | $261 |
| $50 application fee | $50 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Lil' Cubs
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #18046
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 15, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 8 visits
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Nov 4, 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.”
- Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Lil' Cubs
Is Lil' Cubs licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil' Cubs last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 15, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Cubs had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 4 of 6 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 Lil' Cubs' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil' Cubs cost?
Weekly tuition from $190 to $286, as it lists it.
What is Lil' Cubs' phone number?
(515) 382-3333.
Where is Lil' Cubs?
Nevada, IA.