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Little Clippers Child Development Center

Tiffin, IA4.5· 15 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Little Clippers Child Development Center

Little Clippers Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tiffin, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and summer camp.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Clippers Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$152
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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 Little Clippers Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#28603
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(8)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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(2)a

      “The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
  2. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  3. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”

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 Little Clippers Child Development Center

Is Little Clippers Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Little Clippers Child Development Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Clippers Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Little Clippers Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Clippers Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 545-4033 to ask.

What is Little Clippers Child Development Center's phone number?

(319) 545-4033.

Where is Little Clippers Child Development Center?

Tiffin, IA.

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