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Stella Sanford Child Development Center

Sioux City, IA2.3· 3 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$166

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About

About Stella Sanford Child Development Center

Stella Sanford Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Sioux City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years (varies by location)
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Stella West 6:30 am-5:15 pm; West High Infant Center 6:30 am-5:15 pm; Stella East 6:30 am-5:15 pm; Le Mars 5:30 am-6:00 pm; Orange City 6:30 am-5:30 pm; open Monday-Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years (varies by location)
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffHighly equipped and trained in evidence-based models, trauma-informed approaches, and play-based curriculums
Assistance it acceptsState assistance
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
MoreFounded 1895
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Stella Sanford Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Woodbury County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Woodbury County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$166
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$114
Home daycare$106

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 Stella Sanford Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#30096
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.10(13)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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)d

      “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.”
  2. Apr 28, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(2)

      “Medical and dental emergencies: Center shall have sufficient information and authorization to meet medical and dental emergencies of children. Shall have written procedures for emergencies and shall ensure that staff are knowledgeable of and able to implement the procedures.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)b

      “• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  3. Apr 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(7)c

      “All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  4. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 26, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

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 Stella Sanford Child Development Center

Is Stella Sanford Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Stella Sanford Child Development Center last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Stella Sanford Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 Stella Sanford Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Stella Sanford Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 255-6832 to ask.

What is Stella Sanford Child Development Center's phone number?

(712) 255-6832.

Where is Stella Sanford Child Development Center?

Sioux City, IA.

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