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Little Hawks Childcare Center

Manilla, IA
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$154

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About Little Hawks Childcare Center

Little Hawks Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Manilla, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

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

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 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 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hawks Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Crawford County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Crawford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$104

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$102

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$102

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$99

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 Hawks Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51706
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 26, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jan 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
    • 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.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “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.”
  2. Aug 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(5)

      “Staff hand washing: The center shall ensure staff demonstrate clean personal hygiene sufficient to prevent or minimize the transmission of illness or disease”
    • 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  3. Jun 19, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 15, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  8. Sep 7, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)b

      “Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”
    • 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

      109.10(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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(8)

      “Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”

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 Hawks Childcare Center

Is Little Hawks Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Little Hawks Childcare Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hawks Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 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 Hawks Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Hawks Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 654-5500 to ask.

What is Little Hawks Childcare Center's phone number?

(712) 654-5500.

Where is Little Hawks Childcare Center?

Manilla, IA.

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