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TLC Preschool

Vinton, IA

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About TLC Preschool

TLC Preschool is a licensed child care center in Vinton, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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TLC Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Benton County has a median price of $163 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Infant

Center$163
Home daycare$107

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$105

Preschool

Center$141
Home daycare$105

School age

Center$112
Home daycare$102

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.

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Inspection reports for TLC Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#25168
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 12 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      109.13(5)a

      “Sufficient refrigeration appropriate to perishable food is provided.”
    • Safety and hazards

      109.11(8)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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      109.11(6)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)c

      “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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
    • 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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)h

      “Signed and dated valid Certificate of Immunization, Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization, provided by the department must be on file for each child enrolled as required by Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(2)i

      “Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.”
    • 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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.4(1)c

      “Written plan developed for staff orientation regarding center’s policies and licensing regulations. Orientation is in accordance with center’s staff orientation plan.”
  2. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      109.11(3)a

  3. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • 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.”
  5. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo 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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Is TLC Preschool licensed?

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

When was TLC Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has TLC Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 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 TLC Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is TLC Preschool?

Vinton, IA.

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