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Little Friends FM Childcare

Fort Madison, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$157

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About Little Friends FM Childcare

Little Friends FM Childcare is a licensed child care center in Fort Madison, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Friends FM Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lee County has a median price of $157 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$157
Home daycare$106

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$135
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

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 Friends FM Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#52134
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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. Jun 26, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  2. Mar 27, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(5)

      “Bathroom facilities: • One toilet and sink for each 15 children over two years of age in room with ventilation. • Built after 11/1/95 – at least one sink in same area as toilet. • Adequate training seats or chairs for children under two years if used in lieu of plumbed toilet. • New construction after April 1, 1998, shall have at least one sink provided in the program rooms for infants and toddlers.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
  3. Apr 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.12(4)

      “• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
    • Transportation

      109.9(2)g

      “Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)c

      “Every child-occupied program room has adult supervision in the room.”
  4. Jun 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)e

      “Ratio maintained during mealtimes and outdoor activities at the center.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(15)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  5. Jun 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)e

      “The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
  6. May 19, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.4(2)g

    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(3)b

      “Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(4)

      “Requirements and procedures for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse shall be posted where they can be read by staff and parents.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(5)

      “Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.6(2)

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)e

      “The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(1)

      “• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(15)a

    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)a

      “Centers built before 1978: Assessment and plan for remedy of lead paint hazard is conducted.”
  7. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo 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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Is Little Friends FM Childcare licensed?

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

When was Little Friends FM Childcare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Friends FM Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 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 Friends FM Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

Where is Little Friends FM Childcare?

Fort Madison, IA.

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