Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
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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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 6 weeks – 12 years
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks – 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Handwriting Without Tears |
| Enrichment | Spanish, Sign Language, Yoga, Fine Arts Program (through Westside Dance Academy) |
| Staff | All staff hold certification in CPR, First Aid, and Universal precautions |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Discounts | 10% discount on tuition at Westside Dance Academy fine arts program when enrolled with Little Wonders |
| Languages | sign language, Spanish |
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).
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Wonders Child Care & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #33397
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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Apr 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 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.”
109.12(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.”
May 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
May 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Apr 18, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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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.