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St. Joseph Childcare Center

Earlville, IA

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About St. Joseph Childcare Center

St. Joseph Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Earlville, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes its programs: drop-in / hourly care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Capacity
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Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care
DiscountsSecond child discount $.50 per hour
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Joseph Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Delaware County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Delaware County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$161
Home daycare$106

Toddler

Center$138
Home daycare$104

Preschool

Center$138
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$111
Home daycare$100

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 St. Joseph Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#19206
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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. Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 19, 2023Inspection10 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.”
    • 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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)

      “• Program structure that uses developmentally appropriate practices and written program of activities planned to the developmental needs of children served. • Program complements but does not duplicate school curriculum. • Schedule of program is posted in a place visible to parents.”
    • 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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”

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 St. Joseph Childcare Center

Is St. Joseph Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was St. Joseph Childcare Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Joseph Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

No. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists no cited rules in its 5 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. Joseph Childcare Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (563) 923-2068 to confirm.

How much does St. Joseph Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (563) 923-2068 to ask.

What is St. Joseph Childcare Center's phone number?

(563) 923-2068.

Where is St. Joseph Childcare Center?

Earlville, IA.

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