Andrea Boughton
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Iowa's licensing baseline. Iowa caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Available Toddlers 1:4 Not Available Preschool 1:12 Not Available
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Check with the Appropriate Authorities to Determine How the Following Local441 IAC 110.5(1)
Check with the appropriate authorities to determine how the following local, state, or federal laws apply to you: • Zoning code • Building code • Fire code • Business license • State and federal income tax • Unemployment insurance • Worker’s Compensation • Minimum wage and hour requirements • OSHA • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
- Safe Sleep441 IAC 110.8(5)
- Discipline441 IAC 110.8(6)
Discipline. Discipline shall conform to the following standards: a. Corporal punishment including spanking, shaking and slapping shall not be used. b. Punishment which is humiliating or frightening or which causes pain or discomfort to the child shall not be used. c. Punishment shall not be administered because of a child’s illness, or progress or lack of progress in toilet training, nor shall punishment or threat of punishment be associated with food or rest. d. No child shall be subjected to verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family. e. Discipline shall be designed to help the child develop self-control, self-esteem, and respect for the rights of...
- Discipline441 IAC 110.8(6)
Discipline. Discipline shall conform to the following standards: Corporal punishment including spanking, shaking and slapping shall not be used. Suggestions/Recommendations: A recheck is not needed at this time. The below correction needs to be made immediately. I will make a referral to Child Care Resource and Referral (Katie Kytola 515-631-2913) to review appropriate behavior interventions with frustrating behaviors. Please communicate with Katie.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director Corrective Action Required: 1. Corporal punishment cannot...