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Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare

Le Mars, IA5.0· 2 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$161

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About Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare

Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare is a licensed child care center in Le Mars, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Daycare Program: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffElementary Education degree with an Early Childhood endorsement (Ms. Amber)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Plymouth County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Plymouth County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$109

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$139
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$103

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 Rascals Preschool & Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#50152
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 2

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. Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
  2. Feb 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  3. Feb 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  4. Feb 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)c

      “For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
    • 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.”

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 Rascals Preschool & Daycare

Is Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare licensed?

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

When was Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 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 Rascals Preschool & Daycare's hours?

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

How much does Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 541-6650 to ask.

What is Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare's phone number?

(712) 541-6650.

Where is Little Rascals Preschool & Daycare?

Le Mars, IA.

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