Debra Clark
207 N MAIN ST, WHEATLAND, IA 52777Childery Rating: 1/5
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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.1 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 67% violation rate. The structural rating also includes Iowa's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:4 Not Available Preschool 1:12 Not Available
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (40), Children's Records & Files (18), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 62 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 5, 202513 Findings13 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
- 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: Needs 3441 IAC 110.8(1)
- N. Pet Records. Hansel441 IAC 110.8(1)
- 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.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
- Fire and Tornado Drill Documentation441 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” Findings:
- A. Provider Physical: Debra Suggestions/Recommendations: I Encourage You to Work with Child Care Resource and Referral…441 IAC 110.9(1)
a. Provider physical: Debra Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Alicia Wagner Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa awagner@caeiowa.org T: 319-538-8464 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Debra needs to install 3 smoke detectors - play room, top of attic steps and kitchen. Debra's cat Hansel needs pet record documented on required HHS form. Debra needs to resume her monthly smoke detector and fire/tornado drill documentation. Debra needs updated physical documented on required HHS form. Debra...
Dec 11, 20248 Findings8 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
- Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
- “ 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...
- N. Pet Records.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- 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.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. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the...
- Child files.Walnut Street441 IAC 110.9(4)
Child files.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: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Alicia Wagner Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa awagner@caeiowa.org T: 319-538-8464 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Debra needs updated pet record for her cat. Vaccines are current until 7/2025 however it's been over a year since date of exam. Debra needs to...
Jun 12, 202313 Findings2 Critical11 Important
- “ G” The Home Shall Have at Least One 2A 10BC Rated Fire Extinguisher Located in a Visible and Readily Accessible Place…441 IAC 110.8(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. Fire Extinguisher. Debra Needs to Replace the Fire Extinguisher Sign Indicating It Is Stored Under Her Kitchen Sink.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- 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)
- “ 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
- H. Smoke Detector Testing. Debra Needs to Resume Monthly Smoke Detector Testing and Written Documentation.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- 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. Debra Needs to Resume Monthly Fire and Tornado Drills and Maintain 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 Findings:
- A. Provider Physicals441 IAC 110.9(1)
a. Provider physicals. Household member Deana needs physical documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report. Suggestions/Recommendations: Contact Alicia Wagner, CCRR for needed assistance with child care items. Alicia Wagner Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa awagner@caeiowa.org T: 319-538-8464 Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required, however Debra needs to send Deana's updated physical to this worker by August 4, 2023. 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...
Oct 5, 202228 Findings28 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
- Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
- “ B” Electrical Wiring Shall Be Maintained441 IAC 110.8(1)
“ b” Electrical wiring shall be maintained, and all accessible electrical outlets shall be tamper- resistant outlets or shall be safely capped. Electrical cords shall be properly used. Improper use includes running cords under rugs, over hooks, through door openings, or other use that has been known to be hazardous
- “ 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 110.8(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)
- “ K” A Provider Operating in a Facility Built Before 1978 Shall Assess and Control Lead Hazards Before Being Issued An…441 IAC 110.8(1)
“ k” A provider operating in a facility built before 1978 shall assess and control lead hazards before being issued an initial child development home registration or a renewal of the registration. To comply with this requirement, the provider shall: 1. Determine if painted surfaces on the interior or exterior of the facility are chipping, peeling, or cracking or in need of repair. Painted surfaces include walls, ceilings, windows, doors, stairs, and woodwork; and 2. If painted surfaces are in need of repair, hire an Iowa certified lead-safe renovator to make reports or take training to become an Iowa certified lead-safe renovator. Iowa lead safe renovators shall apply interim controls on...
- “ Q” The Provider Shall Have Written Policy and Procedures for Responding to health-relatedWalnut Street, Des Moines,…441 IAC 110.8(1)
“ q” The provider shall have written policy and procedures for responding to health-relatedWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director emergencies
- B Tamper Resistant Outlets - The Outlet on the Kitchen Wall to the Left of the Living Room Entrance Needs Outlet Covered441 IAC 110.8(1)
b Tamper resistant outlets - The outlet on the kitchen wall to the left of the living room entrance needs outlet covered. The outlet on the wall to the left of the TV in the living room.
- I No Smoking Sign - A Sign Needs to Be Posted on the Door Entering the Home (This Was Completed During the Visit) No…441 IAC 110.8(1)
i No Smoking sign - A sign needs to be posted on the door entering the home (This was completed during the visit) No smoking sticker needs to be put in car (One was provided today)
- K Lead Paint- There Was Peeling Paint on the Door Frame to the House, Soffit of the House, and Door Frame of the Garage Door.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- Q Health Related Emergencies - Policy Needed.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- Use of Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
- “A” A Safe Outdoor Play Area Shall Be Maintained in Good Condition Throughout the Year441 IAC 110.8(2)
“a” A safe outdoor play area shall be maintained in good condition throughout the year. The play area shall be fenced off when located on a busy thoroughfare or near a hazard which may be injurious to a child, and shall have both sunshine and shade areas. The play area shall be kept free from litter, rubbish, and flammable materials and shall be free from contamination by drainage or ponding of sewage, household waste, or storm water.
- A Outdoor Space - There Was a Tv Outside the House Door That Needs to Be Disposed Of441 IAC 110.8(2)
a Outdoor Space - There was a tv outside the house door that needs to be disposed of, a yellow cracked dust pan for play, a toy that had wheels was cracked on towards the back wheel, a big wheel that had a crack on it. A grill needed to be covered with a grill cover. There also was a nail on the left side of the garage door molding that was sticking out where the wood was rotted that needs to be removed.
- Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 110.8(3)
- “A” All Medicines and Poisonous, Toxic, or Otherwise Unsafe Materials Shall Be Secured From Access by a Child441 IAC 110.8(3)
- A Medications - Medications Need to Be Secured From Access by the Child441 IAC 110.8(3)
a Medications - Medications need to be secured from access by the child. The residence uses the upper wall cabinet to the right of the kitchen sink. This door needs to have a lock put on it.
- 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 Emergency Plans- There Needs to Be a Map / Evacuation Route for Flood and Address for Relocation.441 IAC 110.8(4)
- Safe Sleep441 IAC 110.8(5)
- Activity Program441 IAC 110.8(8)
Activity Program. There is an activity program and it promotes self-esteem and exploration. a. Activity program includes active play. b. Activity program includes quiet play. c. Activity program includes activities for large muscle development, such as running, climbing and riding toys. d. Activity program includes activities for small muscle development, such as coloring, puzzles, finger plays and play dough. e. Play equipment and materials in a safe condition, for both indoor and outdoor activities which are developmentally appropriate for the ages and number of children present.
- E Play Equipment - a Yellow Cracked Dust Pan for Play441 IAC 110.8(8)
e Play Equipment - a yellow cracked dust pan for play, a toy that had wheels was cracked on towards the back wheel, a big wheel that had a crack on it.
- 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...
- A, C, J Intake Enrollment Registration441 IAC 110.9(4)
a, c, j Intake Enrollment Registration, Emergency Treatment, and Activity Form - These need to be updated yearly, signed and dated by the parent.
- E Annual Physical- This Is Needed for SCC.441 IAC 110.9(4)
- H Allergy Emergency Plan - This Needs to Be Written for CCC441 IAC 110.9(4)
h Allergy emergency plan - This needs to be written for CCC. Suggestions/Recommendations: This worker suggested, even if the children do not go to the basement, that outlet covers in the basement be covered, as the children reside there. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be needed. All information / verification can be provided via email to therbst@dhs.state.ia.us, no later then November 28, 2022. I can also be reached at 563-590-1536. A packet of DHS forms was provided to Debra today, including information for CCRR, Food Program and Nurse Consultant Please remember if you would administer any medication, in the future to make sure it is properly documented on the...