Little Raptor Daycare
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About Little Raptor Daycare
Little Raptor Daycare is a licensed child care center in Holstein, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Little Raptor Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ida County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$154
Home daycare$101
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$100
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$100
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$96
State record
Inspection reports for Little Raptor Daycare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #50355
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 25 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 3
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Other rules 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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Jul 7, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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.”
109.9(2)g
“All files contain parent authorization for attendance at center-sponsored field trips and non- center activities. If an inclusive authorization form for activities is used, a copy is kept on file at the center.”
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.”
109.13(5)
“Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
109.9(2)g
“All files contain parent authorization for attendance at center-sponsored field trips and non- center activities. If an inclusive authorization form for activities is used, a copy is kept on file at the center.”
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.”
109.13(5)
“Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
109.10(13)a
“The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children.”
- Oct 13, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Aug 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
109.9(2)d
“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.”
109.10(13)a
“The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children.”
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.”
109.11(3)a
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
- Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 3, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
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.”
Jul 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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(1)a
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.”
109.9(1)a
“All files contain statement signed by staff indicating whether they have a criminal conviction or founded child/dependent adult abuse.”
109.9(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(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)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
Aug 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
109.15(5)a
“Sufficient refrigeration is provided appropriate to perishable food.”
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.”
109.11(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.”
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.”
- Aug 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Little Raptor Daycare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Raptor Daycare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Raptor Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 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 Little Raptor Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Little Raptor Daycare?
Holstein, IA.