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Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center

Waukee, IA5.0· 8 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185

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About

About Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center

Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Waukee, 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, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 6 weeks – 12 years
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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 6 weeks – 12 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
EnrichmentSpanish, Sign Language, Yoga, Fine Arts Program (through Westside Dance Academy)
StaffAll staff hold certification in CPR, First Aid, and Universal precautions
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% discount on tuition at Westside Dance Academy fine arts program when enrolled with Little Wonders
Languagessign language, Spanish
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$123

Preschool

Center$160
Home daycare$123

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$119

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 Wonders Child Care & Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#33397
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  2. Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  3. May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  4. May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      109.9(2)f

      “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.”
  5. Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigationNo 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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Questions about Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center

Is Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 Wonders Child Care & Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 987-0443 to ask.

What is Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center's phone number?

(515) 987-0443.

Where is Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center?

Waukee, IA.

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