Nature Explorers
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About Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers is a licensed child care center in Estherville, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Nature Explorers
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- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52923
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 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 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(2)a
“The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
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.”
- Oct 29, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(2)b
“Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Nature Explorers licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Nature Explorers last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Nature Explorers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 Nature Explorers' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Nature Explorers?
Estherville, IA.