Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona
Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona is a licensed child care center in Altoona, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Polk County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52696
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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Sep 18, 2026Inspection3 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(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.”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required: • Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present • At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained. • When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. • For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. • Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.”
Aug 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
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.”
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(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.”
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.”
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.”
109.11(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.”
109.11(4)b
“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”
- Apr 7, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
109.8(2)
“Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Is Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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 Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 381-2774 to ask.
What is Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona's phone number?
(515) 381-2774.
Where is Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Altoona?
Altoona, IA.