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Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods

Iowa City, IA4.7· 7 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods

Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods is a licensed child care center in Iowa City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 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.
Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$152
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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 Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#25153
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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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  1. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  4. Sep 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
  5. Sep 29, 2022Inspection3 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”

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 Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods

Is Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods licensed?

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

When was Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 337-8980 to ask.

What is Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods' phone number?

(319) 337-8980.

Where is Mary Jo Small Child Care Center at Brookland Woods?

Iowa City, IA.

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