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Childery

Kelli Thompson

1413 GOODING LN, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158Childery 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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 21 Findings
Most recent: Feb 13, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
21 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), and Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 21 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 13, 20259 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)
    • “ 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” 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).

    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following:441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “A” Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “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. TheWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director 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...

    • An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Substitute and Contains: 1441 IAC 110.9(3)

      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 and Contains: A Completed Form 470-5152441 IAC 110.9(3)

      An individual file is maintained for each substitute and contains: 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. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage Kelli to work with Julia Green from Child Care Resource and Referral with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Julia can be reached at:...

  2. Apr 29, 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

    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following:441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • “A” Have Been Completed and Authorizing or Conditionally Limiting the Person’s Involvement with Child Care441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “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: 1441 IAC 110.9(3)

      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 and Contains: Certification of Two Hours of Approved Training…441 IAC 110.9(3)

      An individual file is maintained for each substitute and contains: Certification of two hours of approved training related to identification and reporting of child abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69 within 3 months of employment. Certification in infant and child first aid 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. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage Kelli to work with Julia Green from Child Care Resource and Referral with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Julia can be reached at: (515) 202-1830 Corrective Action Required: 1. Kelli needs...

  3. Apr 14, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME CATEGORY "B"441 IAC 110.14
    • “A” No More Than Eight Children Not Attending Kindergarten or a Higher Grade Level Shall Be Present at Any One Time441 IAC 110.14(1)
    • “ E” If More Than Eight Children Are Present at Any One Time for a Period of More Than Two Hours441 IAC 110.14(1)

      “ e” If more than eight children are present at any one time for a period of more than two hours, the provider shall be assisted by a department-approved assistant who is at least 14 years old, unless extra children are present as a result of an emergency school closingWalnut 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: Per our 4/12/2023 spot check visit, the following corrections need to be made as described in the policy sections above: 1. During the time of my visit, you had accepted two under school age children that usually attend later in the...

    • 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

    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • “B” The Provider Must Have Procedures in Place for the Following: 1441 IAC 110.8(4)

      “b” The provider must have procedures in place for the following: 1. evacuation to safely leave the facility 2. relocation to a common, safe location after the evacuation 3. shelter-in-place to take immediate shelter where you are when it is unsafe to leave that location due to the emergent issue 4. lock down protocol to protect children and providers from an external situation 5. communication plan and plans for reunification with families 6. continuity of operations plans 7. Procedures to address the needs of individual children, including those with functional or access needs

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