St Francis Child Care
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About St Francis Child Care
St Francis Child Care is a licensed child care center in Marshalltown, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 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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- Child care center
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St Francis Child Care has not listed its tuition. 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).
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State record
Inspection reports for St Francis Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #16556
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jul 1, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
109.9(1)c
“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.”
109.9(1)b
“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.”
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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.”
109.10(1)b
“School-age (for children five years and older and enrolled in school): Annual statement of health status signed by parent is submitted prior to admission, certifies that the child is free of communicable disease, and lists allergies, medications and acute/chronic conditions.”
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
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.”
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2022Inspection1 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.”
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Is St Francis Child Care licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St Francis Child Care last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Francis Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 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 St Francis Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is St Francis Child Care?
Marshalltown, IA.