Jenny Young

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The provider shall meets the following requirements: a. Gives careful supervision at all times. b. Exchange information with the parent of each child frequently to enhance the quality of care. c. Give consistent, dependable care and be capable of handling emergencies d. Be present at all times except when emergencies occur or an absence is planned, at which time care shall be provided by a department-approved substitute. When an absence is planned, the provider shall give parents at least 24 hours’ prior notice. e. Shall be free of the use of illegal drugs and shall not be under the influence of alcohl or any of the prescription or non-prescription drug that could impair their ability to...

d. Be present at all times except when emergencies occur or an absence is planned, at which time care shall be provided by a department-approved substitute **Compliance staff arrived at the childcare home and a substitute was present. Compliance staff did not realize the substitute was not an approved provider until compliance staff was going through the paperwork. Compliance staff talked with the substitute to understand why the provider had left the childcare on this date. The provider returned to the childcare home and a discussion was held regarding the situation. The provider has been working through medical issues and was called in last minute for an appointment. Her approved...

“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...

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

An individual file is maintained for each substitute b. A completed Form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report e. Certification or other documentation that minimum health and safety training has been completed **One of the approved substitutes does not have a physical on file. Two of the approved substitutes do not have verification of completion of the essentials training. Suggestions/Recommendations: If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact compliance staff. Your CCR&R representative is Kelly Phelps. Her contact number is 515-802-7292. Corrective Action Required: The provider and compliance staff had a conversation about the situation using an...

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

“ 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 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” 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. **The providers pet form was over 30 days expired.

“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

“a” ** Provider has not documented monthly drills or smoke detector checks since July 2022. The provider is encouraged to start with April 2023 and resume the monthly practice of documentation of these actions in her childcare home.

“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...

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

An individual file is maintained for each substitute Certification or other documentation that minimum health and safety training has been completed within 3 months or prior to providing substitute care, whichever occurs first. **A recheck of I-Power training shows the substitute has modules 2 thru 9 on I Power. Compliance staff is not sure if module 1 is missing along with 10-12. Suggestions/Recommendations: For your drills and smoke detector checks. Please start documentation of drills and checks in April 2023 for the next year. Hang on to this information for your next check. The update for your pet is to be completed annually. The last form was completed by your veterinarian in January...