The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $45
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About
About The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills
The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills is a licensed child care center in Malvern, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $45 to $205.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Safety | Secure Check-In/Out via Brightwheel app |
| Discounts | 10% discount on 2nd child (lowest rate); 15% discount on 3 or more children (next lowest rate) |
| Transportation | Transportation (Bus route for before & after school childcare) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills lists weekly tuition from $45 to $205. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mills County has a median price of $163 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 Year old Preschool 8am-11am (no meals included) | $75 |
| 3-4 Years | $165 |
| 3-4 Years, Part Time (Up to 30 Hours) | $105 |
| 6 Weeks – 24 Months, Full Time (Up to 50 Hours) | $205 |
| 6 Weeks – 24 Months, Part Time (Up to 30 hours) | $145 |
| 24months-36months | $185 |
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| 24months-36months $125 | $125 |
| After School, After Only Care | $45 |
| Before/After, Before and After Care | $75 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 Year old Preschool per day | $15 |
| 4 Year, No School Monday | $35 |
| School Age, No School Day | $35 |
| yearly non-refundable registration of $35 per child | $35 |
| School Age – Drop in Rate, Before/After School | $25 a day |
| Any Age – Drop in Rate, Full Day | $45 a day |
| School Age – Summer, Part Time (2 days – Tuesday/Thursday) | $65 a week |
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Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52983
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 2 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 2
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 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.10(3)
“Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
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Questions about The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills
Is The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on January 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 1 visit 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 The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills cost?
Weekly tuition from $45 to $205, as it lists it.
What is The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills' phone number?
(712) 399-4881.
Where is The Lakin Foundation CDC of East Mills?
Malvern, IA.