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Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk

Norwalk, IA4.5· 31 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$169

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About Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk

Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk is a licensed child care center in Norwalk, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Cost

Tuition and costs

Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $169 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Warren County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$169
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$146
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$146
Home daycare$112

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$109

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 Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#51820
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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. May 14, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2026Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  6. Jul 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      109.12(5)g

      “Infant walkers are not used.”
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)f

      “Crib or crib like furniture, waterproof mattress covering and sufficient bedding that meets CPSC or ASTM standards is provided for each child under 2 years of age.”
    • Safe sleep

      109.12(5)e

      “The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”
    • 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.”
    • 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.”
  7. Nov 3, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  8. Aug 3, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
  10. Feb 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Transportation

      109.9(2)g

      “Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      109.8(2)

      “Ratio maintained in center as required by age.”

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 Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk licensed?

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

When was Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 7 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 - Norwalk's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (515) 981-0089 to ask.

What is Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk's phone number?

(515) 981-0089.

Where is Yellow Brick Road ECDC - Norwalk?

Norwalk, IA.

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