Sugar Plum Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $165
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About Sugar Plum Preschool
Sugar Plum Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mason City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Waldorf approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition of $165.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 3-5
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 3-5 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Waldorf |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (IQ4K) |
| More | Founded 1967 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sugar Plum Preschool lists monthly tuition of $165. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cerro Gordo County has a median price of $159 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Age 5, $165/month (school-year tuition divided into 9 equal monthly installments September - May) | $165 |
| registration fee of $25, non-refundable, holds a child's place in class | $25 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Sugar Plum Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #21917
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.4(1)
“Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(1)a
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 9, 2023Inspection2 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.”
109.10(8)
“Children’s hand washing: Center shall ensure staff assist children in personal hygiene. For each infant or child with a disability, a separate cloth for washing and one for rinsing may be used in place of running water. Children’s hands shall be washed: 1. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 2. After using the restroom or being diapered. 3. After handling animals.”
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Is Sugar Plum Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Sugar Plum Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sugar Plum Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 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 Sugar Plum Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sugar Plum Preschool cost?
Monthly tuition of $165, as it lists it.
What is Sugar Plum Preschool's phone number?
(641) 424-9316.
Where is Sugar Plum Preschool?
Mason City, IA.