Mahaska Early Learning Program
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About Mahaska Early Learning Program
Mahaska Early Learning Program is a licensed child care center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care and summer camp.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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| Programs | After-school care, before-school care and summer camp |
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Mahaska Early Learning Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mahaska County has a median price of $157 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Mahaska Early Learning Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #25017
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Mar 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 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.”
109.9(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.”
Jan 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.12(5)e
“The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.12(5)e
“The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
109.11(3)d
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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.”
- Sep 22, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.11(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.”
- Jan 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Mahaska Early Learning Program licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mahaska Early Learning Program last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mahaska Early Learning Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 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 Mahaska Early Learning Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Mahaska Early Learning Program?
Oskaloosa, IA.