Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $165
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About
About Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
Little Sprouts Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Milford, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Sprouts Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dickinson County has a median price of $165 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #51477
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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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May 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.15(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.”
May 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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)e
“All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.”
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.”
Jun 1, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(3)
“Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
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.”
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FAQ
Questions about Little Sprouts Early Learning Center
Is Little Sprouts Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Sprouts Early Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Sprouts Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Sprouts Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Where is Little Sprouts Early Learning Center?
Milford, IA.