West Town Charlie Brown
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About West Town Charlie Brown
West Town Charlie Brown is a licensed child care center in Mason City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Town Charlie Brown 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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State record
Inspection reports for West Town Charlie Brown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #22023
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
109.4(1)
“Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
109.11(4)a
“Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: • Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. • Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. • Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.”
109.4(1)
“Written policies on: • Enrollment and discharge. • Field trips and non-center activities. • Discipline/Behavior/Biting. • Nutrition. • Health and safety policies. • Transportation if applicable. • Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. • Protecting children’s confidentiality.”
- Jul 31, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
109.9(1)b
“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.”
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.”
109.10(13)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.”
109.12(4)b
“Each infant and toddler shall be diapered in a sanitary manner as frequently as needed at a central diapering area. Diapering, sanitation, and hand-washing procedures shall be posted and implemented in every diapering area. There shall be at least one changing table for every 15 infants.”
Jun 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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.”
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.”
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.”
109.15(3)b
“• Children under six months held or fed in sitting-up position. • Bottles not propped for any child, given to a child in a crib or left sleeping with a bottle. • Spoon feeding is adapted to developmental capabilities of child.”
May 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
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Is West Town Charlie Brown licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Town Charlie Brown last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Town Charlie Brown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 5 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 West Town Charlie Brown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does West Town Charlie Brown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (641) 424-0065 to ask.
What is West Town Charlie Brown's phone number?
(641) 424-0065.
Where is West Town Charlie Brown?
Mason City, IA.