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Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Cherokee, IA

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About Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Cherokee, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $160 to $175.

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

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPart-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian – Trinity Lutheran Church)
Staff-to-child ratioTeacher to student ratio 1:8
TransportationTransportation (local bus transportation available for $6/day)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Trinity Lutheran Preschool lists monthly tuition from $160 to $175. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $150 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3-day program (3-year-old Morning Class)$160
4-day program (4-year-old Afternoon Class)$175
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Cherokee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$101

Toddler

Center$129
Home daycare$100

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$100

School age

Center$103
Home daycare$96

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 Trinity Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#44020
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 2 rules cited

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

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(3)a

      “All volunteers shall be at least 16 years of age and shall: 1. Have signed statements indicating no conviction of any law in any state or record of founded child or dependent adult abuse. 2. Signed statements indicating no communicable disease or other health concerns that poses a threat to children.”
    • 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.”
  2. Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(3)

      “Signed and dated Iowa immunization certificates are on file for each child enrolled.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “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.”
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

  3. Nov 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • 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.”
  4. Nov 16, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      109.10(1)a

    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.9(1)e

      “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(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.”

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 Trinity Lutheran Preschool

Is Trinity Lutheran Preschool licensed?

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

When was Trinity Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Trinity Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 3 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 Trinity Lutheran Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (712) 225-4332 to confirm.

How much does Trinity Lutheran Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $160 to $175, as it lists it.

What is Trinity Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(712) 225-4332.

Where is Trinity Lutheran Preschool?

Cherokee, IA.

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