St Joseph Hawks Club
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About St Joseph Hawks Club
St Joseph Hawks Club is a licensed child care center in Des Moines, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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St Joseph Hawks Club has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Inspection reports for St Joseph Hawks Club
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
- License number
- #25414
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 30, 2025: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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)a
“All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
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.”
Apr 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”
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.”
109.9(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(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(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
- Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
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.”
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.”
109.6(2)
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.”
109.9(2)d
“All files contain parent authorization of the persons to whom the child may be released.”
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(2)a
“All files contain sufficient information to allow the center to contact the parent or emergency contact at any time child is in center’s care.”
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)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(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.”
109.8(2)b
“If child between ages 18 and 24 months is placed outside infant area, ratio of 1:4 shall be maintained as would otherwise be required for the group until the child reaches the age of 2.”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
Sep 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
109.10(9)
“First aid kit: The center shall ensure that a clearly labeled first aid kit that is sufficient to address minor injury or trauma is available and accessible to staff at all times when children are: • In the center. • In the outdoor play area. • On field trips.”
109.4(3)b
“Postings are required for: • Mandatory reporter requirements. • Notice of availability of handbook. • Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.”
109.4(4)
“Requirements and procedures for mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse shall be posted where they can be read by staff and parents.”
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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”
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.”
109.12(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.”
109.15(2)
“• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
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 Joseph Hawks Club licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was St Joseph Hawks Club last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 30, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Joseph Hawks Club had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 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 St Joseph Hawks Club's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is St Joseph Hawks Club?
Des Moines, IA.