Story Time Childcare
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About Story Time Childcare
Story Time Childcare is a licensed child care center in Maxwell, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 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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Story Time Childcare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Story County has a median price of $170 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Story Time Childcare
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #16815
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
109.10(13)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
Apr 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
109.9(2)
“All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
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(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)c
“All files contain information regarding the specific health and medical needs of a child including information regarding any prescribed treatment. For school-age programs in the child’s school, all files include a statement signed by the parent that the immunization information is available in the school file.”
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.”
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Story Time Childcare licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Story Time Childcare last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Story Time Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 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 Story Time Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (515) 387-1259 to confirm.
How much does Story Time Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 387-1259 to ask.
What is Story Time Childcare's phone number?
(515) 387-1259.
Where is Story Time Childcare?
Maxwell, IA.