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Childery

Keyla Miles

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. 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. 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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:4Not Available
Preschool1:12Not Available

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 36 Findings
Most recent: Oct 29, 2024Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Critical34 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (14), Building & Premises Safety (13), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). Of 36 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 29, 202412 Findings12 Important
    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.14(3)
    • “ C” The Home Shall Have a Minimum of Two Direct Exits to the Outside From the Main Floor441 IAC 110.14(3)

      “ c” The home shall have a minimum of two direct exits to the outside from the main floor. 1. If the second level or the basement of the home is used for the provision of child care, other than the use of a restroom, each additional child-occupied floor shall have at least one direct exit to the outside in addition to one inside stairway. 2. All exits shall terminate at grade level with permanent steps. 3. A basement window may be used as an exit if the window can be opened from the inside without the use of tools and it provides a clear opening of not less than 20 inches in width, 24 inches in height, and 5.7 square feet in area. The bottom of the opening shall be not more than 44 inches...

    • C. Use of Basement441 IAC 110.14(3)

      c. Use of basement. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Lori Mueller Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa lomueller@caeiowa.org T: 563-362-8226 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: Keyla needs to replace the battery in the smoke detector that was chirping during the visit. Keyla needs HHS pet form completed for newest dog. Form is partially completed, but the vet wouldn't sign yet as too young for rabies vaccine. Keyla needs to resume monthly fire and tornado drill documentation as she had missed...

    • 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)
    • “ 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

    • “ 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...

    • H. Smoke Detectors.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • N. Pet Records.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • “A” Fire and Tornado Drills Shall Be Practiced Monthly and the Provider Shall Keep Documentation Evidencing Compliance…441 IAC 110.8(4)

      “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. Fire and Tornado Drill Documentation.441 IAC 110.8(4)
  2. Nov 17, 20237 Findings7 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” 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”

    • A. Provider Physical.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. The file shall contain: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child’s regular source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. c. A signed medical consent from the...

    • Child Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Child Files. Suggestions/Recommendations: Keyla needs to get her physical transferred to HHS form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report. Keyla needs to ensure all enrolled children have updated forms (signed and dated within the last year) and current physicals and immunizations. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required, however, Keyla needs to send physical exam report to Kathy by 1/5/2024. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Heather Bloome Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa...

  3. Oct 27, 202217 Findings2 Critical15 Important
    • “ G” The Home Shall Have at Least One 2A 10BC Rated Fire Extinguisher Located in a Visible and Readily Accessible Place…441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ g” The home shall have at least one 2A 10BC rated fire extinguisher located in a visible and readily accessible place on each child-occupied floor.

    • G. Fire Extinguisher441 IAC 110.8(1)

      g. Fire extinguisher. Keyla needs a 2A10BC rated fire extinguisher for her basement should she go back to a category A home and the basement can again be utilized for care.

    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.14(3)
    • “ C” The Home Shall Have a Minimum of Two Direct Exits to the Outside From the Main Floor441 IAC 110.14(3)

      “ c” The home shall have a minimum of two direct exits to the outside from the main floor. 1. If the second level or the basement of the home is used for the provision of child care, other than the use of a restroom, each additional child-occupied floor shall have at least one direct exit to the outside in addition to one inside stairway. 2. All exits shall terminate at grade level with permanent steps.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 3. A basement window may be used as an exit if the window can be opened from the inside without the use of...

    • C . Facility Requirements - Basement441 IAC 110.14(3)

      c . Facility requirements - basement. Keyla does not have a direct exit from the basement and therefore must discontinue use of the basement. Keyla is going to contact CCA Unit and change back to a category A home so the basement can be utilized. A safety plan was completed on this date regarding use of the basement. Suggestions/Recommendations: Contact Heather Bloome at CCRR for needed assistance. 563-940-7971. Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required however Keyla needs to send verification of the above items to this worker by 12/16/2022. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. If Keyla prefers an in person visit, she can...

    • 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” The Home Shall Have a Nonpay441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ a” 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

    • A. Emergency Numbers. Keyla Needs to Update Emergency Numbers to Include All Enrolled Children.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • 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”

    • “ B” (1) I-PoWeR Records or Certificates Verifying Required Training Completion: Prior to Registration: • Minimum…441 IAC 110.9(1)

      “ b” (1) I-PoWeR records or certificates verifying required training completion: Prior to registration: • minimum health and safety training, approved by the Department, in required content areas • Iowa’s Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training Prior to registration: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provider shall maintain a valid certificate indicating date of training and expiration date. During each two year registration period, the provider shall receive a minimum of 24 hours of training from approved content areas. A provider shall not use a specific training or class toWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And...

    • A. Household Physicals. Keyla Needs Her Physical Documented on DHS Form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • b(1)Trainings. Keyla Needs to Update Her Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter Training.441 IAC 110.9(1)
    • Children’s Files441 IAC 110.9(4)

      Children’s Files. An individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. The file shall contain: a. Identifying information including, at a minimum, the child’s name, birth date, parent’s name, address, telephone number, special needs of the child, and the parent’s work address and telephone number. b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the child’s regular source of health care, and the name, telephone number, and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. c. A signed medical consent from the...

    • A,b,c,d,e,f,i,j441 IAC 110.9(4)

      a,b,c,d,e,f,i,j. Child files. Keyla needs intake signed for MT and AT. Keyla needs to update all enrollment forms for RR. CS, AW, AW, and SW need all enrollment forms completed and physicals. RR needs updated physical. MT needs physical.