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Childery

Ellyn Holzhuter

9958 GINGER RIDGE, DUBUQUE, IA 52001Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Iowa Quality for Kids rating of IQ4K Level 1. 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 1 (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

1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Jul 27, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

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  1. Jul 27, 202310 Findings10 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)
    • “ E” Annual Laboratory Analysis of a Private Water Supply Shall Be Conducted to Show Satisfactory Bacteriological…441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ e” Annual laboratory analysis of a private water supply shall be conducted to show satisfactory bacteriological quality. When children under the age of two are to be cared for, the analysis shall include a nitrate analysis. When private water supplies are determined unsuitable for drinking, commercially bottled water or water treated through a process approved by the health department or designee shall be provided.

    • “ 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

    • E. An Annual Laboratory Analysis Shows Satisfactory Bacteriological Quality if a Private Water Supply Is Used441 IAC 110.8(1)

      e. An annual laboratory analysis shows satisfactory bacteriological quality if a private water supply is used. Nitrate analysis when children under 2.

    • H. Has a Minimum of One Single-station441 IAC 110.8(1)

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

    • 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. Children 18 Years of Age or Younger Residing in the Household Must Have: Admission Physical Exam Report441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Children 18 years of age or younger residing in the household must have: Admission Physical Exam report. Immunization certificate. Suggestions/Recommendations: Ellyn needs updated water test taken and results turned in to this worker by 9/16/2023. Ellyn needs a smoke detector installed in the basement of her home prior to children starting care. Ellyn needs physical and immunization certificate for her newest son Leander. Ellyn is currently not providing child care services and will not resume child care likely until the summer of 2024. The smoke detector needs to be installed in the basement before children are being cared for. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be...

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