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Sprout Kids Academy

Tiffin, IA4.5· 38 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About Sprout Kids Academy

Sprout Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Tiffin, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:15 am - 6:00 pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp
Daily lifeSnacks provided
TransportationTransportation (school bus and Sprout Kids Academy passenger van transport between the center and elementary schools)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sprout Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. 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).

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Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$152
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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 Sprout Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#47699
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 16, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. Dec 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(2)a

      “The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)

      “Centers shall ensure that food preparation and storage procedures are consistent with the recommendations of the CACFPs.”
    • 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.”
  2. Oct 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(8)

      “Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
  3. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 7, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)e

      “The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(3)b

      “• Children under six months held or fed in sitting-up position. • Bottles not propped for any child, given to a child in a crib or left sleeping with a bottle. • Spoon feeding is adapted to developmental capabilities of child.”
  6. Dec 28, 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 Sprout Kids Academy

Is Sprout Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Sprout Kids Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on December 16, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sprout Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 4 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 Sprout Kids Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sprout Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 545-5437 to ask.

What is Sprout Kids Academy's phone number?

(319) 545-5437.

Where is Sprout Kids Academy?

Tiffin, IA.

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