Carolyn Harper

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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...

Independence, IA 50644 | www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Carolyn needs to ensure that all enrolled children have updated physicals and immunization records within the last year. Carolyn does not need to send this worker any paperwork. Child files will be reviewed again next year for compliance. Non-compliance with any of the mandated requirements listed above may lead to the cancellation or...

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

“ 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 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)

h. Has a minimum of one single-station, battery-operated, UL-approved smoke detector in each child occupied room and at the top of every stairway.

i. Nonsmoking signs are posted at every entrance of the home and in every vehicle used to transport children. Signs include telephone number for reporting complaints, and www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.

“ 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 toWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And...

b(1) Provider training. Approved Health and Safety training obtained prior to registration. Suggestions/Recommendations: Carolyn needs a smoke detector installed at the top of her stairway. Carolyn needs to make sure all entrances of the home have a nonsmoking sign. Additional signs were left with Carolyn. Carolyn could not locate her Essentials certificates. This worker will send and Carolyn will place in her file. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required. Carolyn needs to send verification of the above items to Kathy by 11/6/2023. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and...