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Burds Nest LLC

3113 KAUFMANN AVE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Iowa Quality for Kids rating of IQ4K Level 3. 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.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Iowa Quality for Kids IQ4K Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Available
Toddlers1:4Not Available
Preschool1:12Not Available

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 51 Findings
Most recent: Aug 7, 2024Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical50 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (23), Children's Records & Files (20), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 51 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Aug 7, 202413 Findings1 Critical12 Important
    • b(2) HHS Completed Background Check Letter.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care.441 IAC 110.11(3)
    • 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

    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 110.8(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.

    • Emergency Plans.441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following:441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “ A” A Physician’s Examination Report for the Provider and All Members of the Provider’s Household Aged 18 Years Or…441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “ a” A physician’s examination report for the provider and all members of the provider’s household aged 18 years or older. Acceptable physical examinations shall be documented on Form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report. All children residing in the household must have medical documentation outlined in 110.9(4) “d”, 110.9(4) “f”, and 110.9(4) “g”

    • “ b”(2) Documentation From the Department Confirming the Record Checks Required Under441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • A. Household Physicals: Catrina and Dennis.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. 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...

    • Child Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Child Files. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Child Care Resource & Referral of Northeast Iowa 2728 Asbury Road, #215 Dubuque, IA 52001 563-557-1628Walnut 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: Catrina needs to add flood/evacuation address to emergency plans and post by both primary and secondary exits. Catrina has physicals for herself and her husband, however she does not have the second page. Catrina needs to get second page completed...

  2. Feb 7, 202316 Findings16 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

    • Provider Requirements441 IAC 110.7
    • Standards. Conditions in the Home Are Safe, Sanitary, and Free of Hazards.441 IAC 110.8
    • Conditions of the Home Shall Be Safe, Sanitary, and Free From Hazards.441 IAC 110.8
    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • “ H” The Home Shall Have at Least One Single-station441 IAC 110.8(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

    • “ N” Providers Shall Inform Parents of the Presence of Any Pet in the Home441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ n” Providers shall inform parents of the presence of any pet in the home. 1. Each dog or cat in the household shall undergo an annual health examination by a licensed veterinarian. Acceptable veterinary examinations shall be documented on Form 470-5153, Veterinary Health Certificate. This examination shall verify that the animal’s routine immunizations, particularly rabies, are current and that the animal shows no evidence of endoparasites (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms) and ectoparasites (fleas, mites, ticks, lice). 2. Each pet bird in the household shall be purchased from a dealer licensed by the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship and shall be examined by a...

    • H Smoke Detectors Catrina Needs to Test Smoke Detectors Monthly and Document the Date and Time of Each Test441 IAC 110.8(1)

      h Smoke Detectors Catrina needs to test smoke detectors monthly and document the date and time of each test. Two years worth of records need to be maintained in the file.

    • N Pets Catrina Needs to Obtain a Yearly Physical for Her Dog, Daisey441 IAC 110.8(1)

      n Pets Catrina needs to obtain a yearly physical for her dog, Daisey. This needs to be put on form 470-5153 Pet Health Examination Veterinary Health Certificate and signed off by a veterinarian.

    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • “A” Fire and Tornado Drills Shall Be Practiced Monthly and the Provider Shall Keep Documentation Evidencing Compliance…441 IAC 110.8(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.

    • A Fire and Tornado Drills Catrina Needs to Practice Fire and Tornado Drills Monthly441 IAC 110.8(4)

      a Fire and Tornado Drills Catrina needs to practice fire and tornado drills monthly. These need to be documented with the date and time of the test. Two years worth of records need to be maintained in the file.

    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following:441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. 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...

    • C, D, E Child Files C- Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization / Consent This Is Needed for MW D - Admission Physical…441 IAC 110.9(4)

      c, d, e Child Files C- Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization / Consent This is needed for MW D - Admission Physical This is needed for BS E- Annual Statement of Health / physical signed by a physician This is needed for JB Suggestions/Recommendations: Catrina has a really nice set up for her child care home. She has a lot of activities for the children to do and was attentive and interacting with them during the visit. Catrina can contact Kelsey Hill to attend an upcoming medication administration training. Kelsey can be reached at 563 -207-1548. Catrina was provided some blank forms for future use, on today's date. Corrective Action Required: An in person follow up is not needed;...

  3. Jun 27, 202222 Findings22 Important
    • Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care.441 IAC 110.11(3)
    • Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care441 IAC 110.11(3)

      have been completed and authorizing or conditionally limiting the person’s involvement with child care. **This worker will request documentation form CCA Registration unit on her behalf.

    • 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

    • Provider Requirements441 IAC 110.7
    • Standards. Conditions in the Home Are Safe, Sanitary, and Free of Hazards.441 IAC 110.8
    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • “ O” The Provider Shall Document All Injuries That Require First Aid or Medical Care Using an Injury Report Form441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ o” The provider shall document all injuries that require first aid or medical care using an injury report form. The form shall be completed on the date of occurrence, shared with the parent, and maintained in the child’s file

    • “O” Catrina Shall Document All Injuries That Require First Aid or Medical Care Using an Injury Report Form and Keep in Child's File.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • Use of Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
    • “C” If Children Are Allowed to Use an Aboveground or In-ground Swimming Pool: 1441 IAC 110.8(2)

      “c” If children are allowed to use an aboveground or in-ground swimming pool: 1. Written permission from parents shall be available for review. 2. Equipment needed to rescue a child or adult shall be readily accessible. 3. The child care provider shall accompany the children and provide constant supervision while the children use the pool. 4. The child care provider shall complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants, toddlers, and children, according to the criteria of the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

    • “C” Catrina Needs to Complete the in Classroom Hands on Part of CPR to Be in Compliance, She Only Has the Online Completed to Date.441 IAC 110.8(2)
    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 110.8(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.

    • Emergency Plans: Catrina Needs to Write Clear Instructions for Evacuation Routes on the Emergency Maps for Fire,…441 IAC 110.8(4)

      Emergency Plans: Catrina needs to write clear instructions for evacuation routes on the emergency maps for fire, tornado and flood shelter areas.

    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the following:Walnut Street441 IAC 110.9(1)

      A provider file is maintained and shall contain the following: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

    • “ B” (1) I-PoWeR Records or Certificates Verifying Required Training Completion: Prior to Registration: • Minimum…441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “ b” (1) I-PoWeR records or certificates verifying required training completion: Prior to registration: • minimum health and safety training, approved by the Department, in required content areas • Iowa’s Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training Prior to registration: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provider shall maintain a valid certificate indicating date of training and expiration date. During each two year registration period, the provider shall receive a minimum of 24 hours of training from approved content areas. A provider shall not use a specific training or class to meet minimum continuing education requirements more than one time every five years A provider who...

    • “ b”(2) Documentation From the Department Confirming the Record Checks Required Under441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “B” (1) Catrina Needs to Complete the in Class Room Hands on Part of CPR to Be in Compliance, She Only Has the Online Completed to Date.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “b”(2) Catrina Needs to Obtain Documentation From the Department Confirming the Record Checks Required Under441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. 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...

    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. Catrina needs to have an enrollment packet to be completed by the parent for each child files. Worker will send enrollment packet to provider. Suggestions/Recommendations: Please contact your Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) worker if you need any assistance. Corrective Action Required: Please ensure your findings are corrected by this date 08/01/2022, to avoid cancellation of your Child Care Development Home Registration. Please contact this worker if you have any questions or need more time. Non-compliance with any of the mandated requirements listed above may lead to the cancellation or revocation of your Child Development Home Registration. Please take whatever...

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