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Osage Community Day Care

Osage, IA

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About Osage Community Day Care

Osage Community Day Care is a licensed child care center in Osage, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Osage Community Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mitchell County has a median price of $154 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Mitchell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$154
Home daycare$104

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$102

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$102

School age

Center$106
Home daycare$99

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 Osage Community Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#22415
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(6)

      “Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.4(1)

      “Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
  2. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(4)b

      “Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
  3. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 25, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.12(5)b

      “• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
  6. Jul 18, 2023Inspection4 rules 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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(2)

      “• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
    • 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.”

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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Is Osage Community Day Care licensed?

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

When was Osage Community Day Care last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Osage Community Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Osage Community Day Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is Osage Community Day Care?

Osage, IA.

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