Spring Ahead Learning Center
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
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About
About Spring Ahead Learning Center
Spring Ahead Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lime Springs, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spring Ahead Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Howard County has a median price of $153 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Toddler
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State record
Inspection reports for Spring Ahead Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #18223
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Mar 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
Mar 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(1)a
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.”
- Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(2)
“• A safe and properly equipped area is provided for infants that does not allow for intrusion by children over two years of age. • Children over 18 months are only placed outside the infant area if appropriate to the developmental needs of the child. • Children over age two who remain in the infant area are placed at the recommendation of a physician or AEA due to a significant developmental delay. Children are placed for a limited time with DHS approval if doing so does not pose a threat to the infants.”
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Spring Ahead Learning Center
Is Spring Ahead Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Spring Ahead Learning Center last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spring Ahead Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 Spring Ahead Learning Center's hours?
Monday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spring Ahead Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 566-8058 to ask.
What is Spring Ahead Learning Center's phone number?
(563) 566-8058.
Where is Spring Ahead Learning Center?
Lime Springs, IA.