Itty Bitty Childcare
3960 WILLOWBROOK DR, MARION, IA 52302Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
- 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Iowa Quality for Kids rating of IQ4K Level 4. 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 4 (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
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Available Toddlers 1:4 Not Available Preschool 1:12 Not Available
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (13) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20246 Findings6 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)
- “ 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)
- “ 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...
- “I” Nonsmoking Signs Shall Be Posted at Every Entrance of the Child Care Home and in Every Vehicle Used to Transport…441 IAC 110.8(1)
“i” 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: The telephone number for reporting complaints, and The Internet address of the department of public health (www.iowasmokefreeair.gov) Lanie did not have a nonsmoking sign at her primary exit.
- “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. 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). Lanie did not have an updated pet exam for the dog. Suggestions/Recommendations: A re-check is not needed at this time. Corrections need to be made by 4/30/24 and will be...
Jun 30, 20239 Findings9 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)
- “ A”441 IAC 110.8(1)
- “ I” The Home Shall Have a Nonpay441 IAC 110.8(1)
“ i” 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 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...
- “A- Lainie Did Have Numbers for Each Parent441 IAC 110.8(1)
“a- Lainie did have numbers for each parent, a person to reach when the parent cannot be reached and the child's physician written on paper and accessible by a phone but it needs to be updated.
- “I” - Lainie Did Not Have Non Smoking Signs at Her Front and Back Entrance.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.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: This worker did an unannounced visit on 6/29/23 and the following was observed:
- A. Lainie Did Not Have Her Emergency and Disaster Plan for Fire and Tornado Posted at Her Secondary Exit441 IAC 110.8(4)
a. Lainie did not have her emergency and disaster plan for fire and tornado posted at her secondary exit. Suggestions/Recommendations: - Lainie needs to update her written document of numbers for each parent, a person to reach when the parent cannot be reached and the child's physician. - Lainie needs to put non smoking signs at her front and back entrance. - Lainie needs to post her emergency and disaster plan for fire and tornado posted at her secondary exit. You may contact your local CCR&R for further assistance if needed. Corrective Action Required: Lainie agreed to send pictorial documentation of the missing items noted above. Please email pictorial documentation of compliance to me...
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