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The Learning Grove Academy

North Liberty, IA4.0· 65 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$177

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About

About The Learning Grove Academy

The Learning Grove Academy is a licensed child care center in North Liberty, 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, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants to school-age
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F 6:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants to school-age
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Grove Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$177
Home daycare$119

Toddler

Center$152
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$152
Home daycare$117

School age

Center$122
Home daycare$113

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 The Learning Grove Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51478
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  2. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 2, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  4. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  5. Sep 18, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  8. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.”
  9. Jul 26, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • 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

      109.10(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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(7)

      “Staff hand washing: The center shall ensure staff demonstrate clean personal hygiene. Staff shall wash hands: 1. Upon arrival at the center. 2. Immediately before eating or participating in food service activity. 3. After diapering a child. 4. Before leaving the rest room either with a child or by themselves. 5. Before and after administering nonemergency first aid if gloves are not worn. 6. After handling animals or cleaning cages.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)c

      “For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.10(16)a

      “The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
    • Records and paperwork

      109.9(2)

      “All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.6(1)

      “Centers with multiple sites have a qualified director or on-site supervisor at all sites. Information on the director’s qualifications is submitted to consultant prior to employment and is sufficient to make a determination. Center director meets qualifications or is “qualifiable” with a plan established to meet qualifications.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(5)a

      “Sufficient refrigeration is provided appropriate to perishable food.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.15(4)a

      “• Written policies developed for food brought from home for children under five years of age not enrolled in school and is provided to parent at admission. • Food brought from home for children under five years of age not enrolled in school is monitored and supplemented if necessary to ensure CACFP guidelines maintained.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(2)b

      “Punishment which is humiliating or frightening or causes pain or discomfort is not allowed. Mechanical restrains shall never be used. If part of a treatment plan for a child with a disability, staff shall receive training.”
  10. Apr 25, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited

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 The Learning Grove Academy

Is The Learning Grove Academy licensed?

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

When was The Learning Grove Academy last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Learning Grove Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 7 of 8 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 The Learning Grove Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Grove Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (319) 626-8555 to ask.

What is The Learning Grove Academy's phone number?

(319) 626-8555.

Where is The Learning Grove Academy?

North Liberty, IA.

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