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YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin

Council Bluffs, IA5.0· 3 reviews
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$168

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About YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin

YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin is a licensed child care center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care and preschool.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks-6 years
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Bergan: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-6:00 pm; Creighton: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks-6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care and preschool
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
DiscountsMember discount on Early Learning Centers
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pottawattamie County has a median price of $168 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Pottawattamie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$168
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$145
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$145
Home daycare$112

School age

Center$116
Home daycare$108

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 YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#49422
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “Files contain a photocopy of a valid driver’s license if the staff will be involved in the transportation of children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
  2. Dec 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      109.6(4)d

      “Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • 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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      109.12(1)a

      “Program provides a curriculum or program of activities that promotes self-esteem and positive self-image, social interaction, self-expression and communication, creative expression, and problem-solving skills.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.10(3)

      “Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
  3. Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin

Is YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin licensed?

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

When was YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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 YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (712) 322-6606 to ask.

What is YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin's phone number?

(712) 322-6606.

Where is YMCA Early Learning Center - Charles E Lakin?

Council Bluffs, IA.

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