Sonshine Preschool
- open each week
- 4 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $200
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About
About Sonshine Preschool
Sonshine Preschool is a licensed child care center in Marshalltown, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition of $200.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based) |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 1991 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sonshine Preschool lists monthly tuition of $200. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marshall County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 4-5 YEAR OLDS, 8:45AM - 11:45AM, 4 Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | $200 |
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Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Sonshine Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #16467
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 17, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.6(3)b
“Signed statement indicating they have been informed of responsibilities as mandatory reporters.”
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Sep 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
Nov 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
Sep 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
109.4(5)
“Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.”
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.”
109.9(2)b
“All files contain sufficient information and authorization to allow the center to secure emergency medical and dental services at any time child is in center’s care.”
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Questions about Sonshine Preschool
Is Sonshine Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sonshine Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 17, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sonshine Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 5 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 Sonshine Preschool's hours?
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sonshine Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition of $200, as it lists it.
What is Sonshine Preschool's phone number?
(641) 753-3082.
Where is Sonshine Preschool?
Marshalltown, IA.