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Childery

Elizabeth Weber

2634 MARILYN RD, OTTUMWA, IA 52501Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 17% 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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
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

1 Inspection Visit Since 2022 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Jun 23, 2022⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical3 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Jun 23, 20224 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • "A" The Provider Shall Follow Safe Sleep Practices as Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for Infants…441 IAC 110.8(5)

      "a" The provider shall follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants under the age of one. a. Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. b. Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. c. Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child shall be allowed to sleep in an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat, or items not designed for sleeping. d. No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. e. No...

    • 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

    • Safe Sleep441 IAC 110.8(5)
    • "A" Provider Had an Infant in Bouncy Seat441 IAC 110.8(5)

      "a" Provider had an infant in bouncy seat. Infant fell asleep in seat. Provider did not remove infant until worker requested her to. Suggestions/Recommendations: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 Corrective Action Required: 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 above-mentioned violations. Please do...

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