North Star Child Care Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $445
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About North Star Child Care Center
North Star Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Iowa City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $445 to $1,627.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 8 weeks to school age
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 8 weeks to school age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Highly qualified and experienced in early childhood education |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended hours after 6:10pm (planned $20/day) |
| Discounts | 12% sibling discount on the older child's rate |
| Transportation | Transportation (Transportation to/from school for Pre-K half days) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
North Star Child Care Center lists monthly tuition from $445 to $1,627. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before & After School: Kindergarten - 5th grade | $445 |
| Before & After School: Pre-K | $645 |
| Monthly Tuition: 8 Weeks - 23 Months | $1,627 |
| Monthly Tuition: Four Years & Five Years | $1,324 |
| Monthly Tuition: Three Years | $1,408 |
| Monthly Tuition: Two Years | $1,528 |
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| Pre-K (Half Days with Transportation to/from School) | $795 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Extended Hours: Planned/Pre-arranged (after 6:10pm) | $20 |
| Pre-K (No School days) | $65 |
| Summer camp enrollment fee ($20, includes camp t-shirt) | $20 |
| $50 application fee | $50 |
| Summer Camp (enrolled currently at North Star): $350 per child per week | $350 a week |
| Summer Camp (newly enrolled): $365 per child per week | $365 a week |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for North Star Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #53025
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
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Questions about North Star Child Care Center
Is North Star Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was North Star Child Care Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has North Star Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists no cited rules in its 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 North Star Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does North Star Child Care Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $445 to $1,627, as it lists it.
What is North Star Child Care Center's phone number?
(319) 351-9531.
Where is North Star Child Care Center?
Iowa City, IA.