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Singing Cedars

Fairfield, IA

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About Singing Cedars

Singing Cedars is a licensed child care center in Fairfield, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Waldorf approach, with preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-5 years old are eligible for our Early Childhood Program
Hours today
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Capacity
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Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-5 years old are eligible for our Early Childhood Program
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachWaldorf
Assistance it acceptsCCA (Child Care Assistance)
Discounts$50 discount for returning families who complete re-enrollment on or before March 2, 2026
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Singing Cedars has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $160 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$160
Home daycare$108

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$106

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$103

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 Singing Cedars

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51137
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Other rules 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. May 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(13)b

      “Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(13)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
  2. Apr 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(3)

      “During their first three months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training: • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. • Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(5)c

      “Undergo record check process if: 1. It is included in meeting the required child/staff ratio. 2. Has direct responsibility for a child or children. 3. Has access to child or children when no other staff is present.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
  4. Jan 31, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(3)

      “During their first three months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training: • Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. • Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(5)c

      “Undergo record check process if: 1. It is included in meeting the required child/staff ratio. 2. Has direct responsibility for a child or children. 3. Has access to child or children when no other staff is present.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(6)c

      “Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”
  5. Apr 26, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(15)b

      “Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(15)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
  6. Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(14)

      “Pets: Animals kept on site shall be in good health with no evidence of disease, does not pose a safety threat, and is maintained in clean manner. Documentation of current vaccinations shall be available for cats and dogs. Pets shall not be allowed in food prep or kitchen areas. Animals prohibited from being kept on site: ferrets, reptiles, turtles, birds of the parrot family.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

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

      109.6(5)c

      “Undergo record check process if: 1. It is included in meeting the required child/staff ratio. 2. Has direct responsibility for a child or children. 3. Has access to child or children when no other staff is present.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.6(5)b

      “Signed statement indicating they have been informed of responsibilities as mandatory reporters.”
    • Background checks

      109.6(5)a

      “All volunteers shall be at least 16 years of age and shall: 1. Have signed statements indicating no conviction of any law in any state or record of founded child or dependent adult abuse. 2. Signed statements indicating no communicable disease or other health concerns that poses a threat to children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)d

      “Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.10(15)c

      “Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)c

      “All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  8. Oct 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(15)b

      “Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(3)a

      “All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name.”
    • 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.”
  9. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Singing Cedars

Is Singing Cedars licensed?

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

When was Singing Cedars last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Singing Cedars had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 6 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 Singing Cedars' hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (641) 632-2230 to confirm.

How much does Singing Cedars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 632-2230 to ask.

What is Singing Cedars' phone number?

(641) 632-2230.

Where is Singing Cedars?

Fairfield, IA.

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