TUG's Daycare & Preschool
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About TUG's Daycare & Preschool
TUG's Daycare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mason City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- 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 |
Cost
Tuition and costs
TUG's Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).
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Preschool
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State record
Inspection reports for TUG's Daycare & Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #22036
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 28, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(14)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.11(2)a
“The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(2)a
“The center will provide sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture. It must meet the developmental, activity and special needs of the children.”
109.11(2)b
“Program space must meet the following conditions: • Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. • Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. • Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing must be maintained. • The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.”
- Feb 21, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
109.15(5)b
“• Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. • Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. • Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.”
109.10(15)d
“Daily checks to ensure all exits are unobstructed.”
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.”
109.9(4)
“Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.”
109.12(4)
“• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
109.15(2)
“• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
Jul 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
109.10(1)a
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
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 TUG's Daycare & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was TUG's Daycare & Preschool last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has TUG's Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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 TUG's Daycare & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does TUG's Daycare & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 424-9023 to ask.
What is TUG's Daycare & Preschool's phone number?
(641) 424-9023.
Where is TUG's Daycare & Preschool?
Mason City, IA.