Barbara Fox
1314 E NEBRASKA ST, ALGONA, IA 50511Childery Rating: 2/5
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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, School-Age
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (24), Children's Records & Files (7), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 36 total findings, 2 were critical.
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Nov 13, 20249 Findings9 Important
- “B” The Provider Must Have Procedures in Place for the Following: 1441 IAC 110.8(4)
“b” The provider must have procedures in place for the following: 1. evacuation to safely leave the facility. 2. relocation to a common, safe location after the evacuation 3. shelter-in-place to take immediate shelter where you are when it is unsafe to leave that location due to the emergent issue. 4. lock down protocol to protect children and providers from an external situation. 5. communication plan and plans for reunification with families. 6. continuity of operations plans 7. Procedures to address the needs of individual children, including those with functional or access needs. The provider needs to complete an Emergency Preparedness and Response plan.
- Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)
Children’s files. An individual file is maintained for each child and updated annually or when there are changes. Each file contains: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city, and telephone of the child’s regular doctor, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency.
- Emergency Plans441 IAC 120.8(4)
- Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 120.8(4)
Emergency Plans: plans in case of man-made or natural disaster shall be written and posted by the primary and secondary exits. The plans shall clearly map building evacuation routes and tornado and flood shelter areas.
- “B” The Provider Must Have Procedures in Place for the Following: 1441 IAC 120.8(4)
“b” The provider must have procedures in place for the following: 1. evacuation to safely leave the facility 2. relocation to a common, safe location after the evacuation 3. shelter-in-place to take immediate shelter where you are when it is unsafe to leave that location due to the emergent issue 4. lock down protocol to protect children and providers from an external situation 5. communication plan and plans for reunification with families 6. continuity of operations plans 7. Procedures to address the needs of individual children, including those with functional or access needs
- Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 120.8(4)
Emergency Plans: plans in case of man-made or natural disaster shall be written and posted by the primary and secondary exits. The plans shall clearly map building evacuation routes and tornado and flood shelter areas. The provider needs emergency exit plans for fire and tornado by all exits of the home.
- Children’s Files441 IAC 120.9
- An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Child and Updated Annually or When There Are Changes441 IAC 120.9(1)
An individual file is maintained for each child and updated annually or when there are changes. 470-5430 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. 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
- The File Shall Contain: A441 IAC 120.9(2)
The file shall contain: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child’s regular source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. c. A signed medical consent from the parent authorizing emergency treatment. d. An admission physical examination report signed by a licensed physician or designee in a clinic...
Aug 7, 202327 Findings2 Critical25 Important
- “G” The Home Shall Have at Least One 2A 10BC Rated Fire Extinguisher Located in a Visible and Readily Accessible Place…441 IAC 120.8(1)
“g” The home shall have at least one 2A 10BC rated fire extinguisher located in a visible and readily accessible place on each child-occupied floor.
- “G” The Home Shall Have at Least One 2A 10BC Rated Fire Extinguisher Located in a Visible and Readily Accessible Place…441 IAC 120.8(1)
“g” The home shall have at least one 2A 10BC rated fire extinguisher located in a visible and readily accessible place on each child-occupied floor.
- Professional Development 470-5430 (Rev441 IAC 120.10
Professional Development 470-5430 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. 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
- Prior to the Issuance of a Provider Agreement441 IAC 120.10(1)
Prior to the issuance of a provider agreement, the provider shall complete minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department, in all of the following content areas: 1. Prevention and control of infectious disease, including immunizations. 2. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. 3. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. 4. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. 5. Building and physical-premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury, such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. 6....
- Prior to the Issuance of a Provider Agreement441 IAC 120.10(1)
Prior to the issuance of a provider agreement, the provider shall complete minimum health and safety trainings, approved by the department, in all of the following content areas: a. Prevention and control of infectious disease, including immunizations. b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. c. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. e. Building and physical-premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury, such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic. f....
- Prior to Issuance of a Provider Agreement441 IAC 120.10(2)
Prior to issuance of a provider agreement, the provider shall complete two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69. The provider shall maintain a valid certificate indicating expiration date. Findings:
- Prior to Issuance of a Provider Agreement441 IAC 120.10(2)
Prior to issuance of a provider agreement, the provider shall complete two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69. The provider shall maintain a valid certificate indicating expiration date. 470-5430 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. 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 Suggestions/Recommendations: Emergency numbers for police, fire, ambulance, and the poison information center need to be posted in the home. A 2A
- Facility Requirements441 IAC 120.8(1)
- “A” The Home Shall Have a Nonpay441 IAC 120.8(1)
“a” The home shall have a nonpay, working land-line or mobile telephone with emergency numbers posted for police, fire, ambulance, and the poison information center. The number for each child’s parent, for a responsible person who can be reached when the parent cannot, and for the child’s physician shall be written on paper and readily accessible by the telephone. The home must prominently display all emergency information, and all travel vehicles must have a paper copy of emergency parent contact information
- “H” The Home Shall Have at Least One Single-station441 IAC 120.8(1)
“h” The home shall have at least one single-station, battery-operated, UL-approved smoke detector in each child-occupied room and at the top of every stairway. Each smoke detector shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The provider shall test each smoke detector monthly and keep a record of testing for inspection purposes
- “I” Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products Shall Be Prohibited at All Times in the Home and in Every Vehicle in Which…441 IAC 120.8(1)
“i” Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited at all times in the home and in every vehicle in which children receiving care in the home are transported. Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in the outdoor play area during the home’s hours of operation. Nonsmoking signs shall be posted at every entrance of the child care home and in every vehicle used to transport children. All signs shall include: 1. The telephone number for reporting complaints, and 2. The Internet address of the department of public health (www.iowasmokefreeair.gov)
- “A” The Home Shall Have a Non-pay441 IAC 120.8(1)
“a” The home shall have a non-pay, working land-line or mobile telephone with emergency numbers posted for police, fire, ambulance, and the poison information center.
- “H” The Home Shall Have at Least One Single-station441 IAC 120.8(1)
“h” The home shall have at least one single-station, battery-operated, UL-approved smoke detector in each child-occupied room and at the top of every stairway. Each smoke detector shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The provider shall test each smoke detector monthly and keep a record of testing for inspection purposes
- “I” Nonsmoking Signs Shall Be Posted at Every Entrance of the Child Care Home and in Every Vehicle Used to Transport…441 IAC 120.8(1)
“i” Nonsmoking signs shall be posted at every entrance of the child care home and in every vehicle used to transport children. All signs shall include: 1. The telephone number for reporting complaints, and 2. The Internet address of the department of public health (www.iowasmokefreeair.gov)
- Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 120.8(3)
- “A” All Medicines and Poisonous441 IAC 120.8(3)
“a” All medicines and poisonous, toxic, or otherwise unsafe materials shall be secured from access by a child 470-5430 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. 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
- “A” All Medicines and Poisonous, Toxic, or Otherwise Unsafe Materials Shall Be Secured From Access by a Child441 IAC 120.8(3)
- Emergency Plans441 IAC 120.8(4)
- Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 120.8(4)
Emergency Plans: plans in case of man-made or natural disaster shall be written and posted by the primary and secondary exits. The plans shall clearly map building evacuation routes and tornado and flood shelter areas.
- “A” Fire and Tornado Drills Shall Be Practiced Monthly and the Provider Shall Keep Documentation Evidencing Compliance…441 IAC 120.8(4)
“a” Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced monthly and the provider shall keep documentation evidencing compliance with monthly practice on file for the current year and the previous year.
- “B” The Provider Must Have Procedures in Place for the Following: 1441 IAC 120.8(4)
“b” The provider must have procedures in place for the following: 1. evacuation to safely leave the facility 2. relocation to a common, safe location after the evacuation 3. shelter-in-place to take immediate shelter where you are when it is unsafe to leave that location due to the emergent issue 4. lock down protocol to protect children and providers from an external situation 5. communication plan and plans for reunification with families 6. continuity of operations plans 7. Procedures to address the needs of individual children, including those with functional or access needs
- Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 120.8(4)
Emergency Plans: plans in case of man-made or natural disaster shall be written and posted by the primary and secondary exits. The plans shall clearly map building evacuation routes and tornado and flood shelter areas.
- “A” Fire and Tornado Drills Shall Be Practiced Monthly and the Provider Shall Keep Documentation Evidencing Compliance…441 IAC 120.8(4)
“a” Fire and tornado drills shall be practiced monthly and the provider shall keep documentation evidencing compliance with monthly practice on file for the current year and the previous year.
- “B” The Provider Must Have Procedures in Place for the Following: 1441 IAC 120.8(4)
“b” The provider must have procedures in place for the following: 1. evacuation to safely leave the facility 2. relocation to a common, safe location after the evacuation 3. shelter-in-place to take immediate shelter where you are when it is unsafe to leave that location due to the emergent issue 4. lock down protocol to protect children and providers from an external situation 5. communication plan and plans for reunification with families 6. continuity of operations plans 470-5430 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. 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 7. Procedures to address the needs...
- Children’s Files441 IAC 120.9
- An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Child and Updated Annually or When There Are Changes.441 IAC 120.9(1)
- The File Shall Contain: A441 IAC 120.9(2)
The file shall contain: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child’s regular source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. c. A signed medical consent from the parent authorizing emergency treatment. d. An admission physical examination report signed by a licensed physician or designee in a clinic...
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