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Childery

Debora Schumacher

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
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 2023 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Mar 5, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
45 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (25), Building & Premises Safety (15), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). None of the 45 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 5, 202522 Findings22 Important
    • 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

    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • “ A” The Home Shall Have a Nonpay441 IAC 110.8(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 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

    • A. Emergency Numbers.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • H. Smoke Detector Testing.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • 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.

    • “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. Emergency Plans. Fire and Tornado Testing/written Documentation.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”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”(2) Documentation From the Department Confirming the Record Checks Required Under441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “A” Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “a” have been completed and authorizing or conditionally limiting the person’s involvement with child care. 2. A completed Form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report. The examination shall include any necessary testing for communicable diseases; a discussion of recommended vaccinations; completed no more than six months prior to approval to assist or be a household member; completed by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner; and repeated at least every three years. 3. Certification of two hours of approved training related to identification and reporting of child abuse as required by Iowa Code...

    • A. Provider/Household Physicals: Debora, Marquist, Jay, Malia, MJ441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • B,c. Assistants: Physical and Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training.441 IAC 110.9(2)
    • An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Substitute and Contains: 1441 IAC 110.9(3)

      An individual file is maintained for each substitute and contains: 1. Documentation from the department confirming the record checks required under

    • B,c,d,e. Substitutes: Physical, MART, CPR/1st Aid, Essentials.441 IAC 110.9(3)
    • 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. Audrie Aden Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa aaden@caeiowa.org T: 563-940-9927 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Debora needs to update her emergency numbers for enrolled children. Debora needs to resume monthly smoke detector testing, fire/tornado drills and written documentation. Debora could not locate all of her files. Debora needs physicals for herself and all household members - Marquist, Jay, Malia, and MJ. Debora needs to locate MART...

  2. Apr 4, 20245 Findings5 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

    • 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” Findings:

    • “ A”. Household Physicals441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “ a”. Household physicals. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Heather Bloome Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa hbloome@caeiowa.org T: 563-940-7971 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Deb could not locate household member Warren's physical during the visit. Deb found the physical shortly after this worker left the home and texted it. Nothing further is needed at this time.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim...

  3. Feb 16, 202318 Findings18 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
    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • “ A” The Home Shall Have a Nonpay441 IAC 110.8(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

    • Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • “D” The Provider Shall Establish Procedures Related to Infectious Disease Control and Handling of Any Bodily Excrement…441 IAC 110.8(3)

      “d” The provider shall establish procedures related to infectious disease control and handling of any bodily excrement or discharge, or blood. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.

    • E. Infectious Disease. Debora Will Begin Using Container with Lid for Soiled Diapers.441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • 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” (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 contentWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director 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...

    • A. Household Physicals441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Household physicals. Debora needs a physical for household member Warren documented on from 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.

    • b(1) Training. Debora Needs to Locate Her CPR/1st Aid Training Certificate or Retake.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Staff Assistant and Contains: 1441 IAC 110.9(2)

      An individual file is maintained for each staff assistant and contains: 1. Documentation from the department confirming the record checks required under subrule 110.11(3) have been completed and authorizing or conditionally limiting the person’s involvement with child care 2. A completed Form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report. The examination shall include any necessary testing for communicable diseases; a discussion of recommended vaccinations; completed no more than six months prior to approval to assist or be a household member; completed by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant or advanced registered nurse practitioner; and repeated...

    • C. Assistants. Approved Assistant Jay Needs to Take Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training Within Six Months of Employment.441 IAC 110.9(2)
    • 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...

    • E.g. Child Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      e.g. Child Files. Updated physical and immunization report needed for JB. Suggestions/Recommendations: Contact Heather Bloome at CCRR for needed assistance with the above items. 563-940-7971. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required however Debora needs to send verification of the above items to this worker. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. 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 steps are necessary to completely address each of the violations noted above. It is essential you correct all...