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Childery

Melissa Scheidel

615 W COURT ST, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659Childery Rating: 1/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    1 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    1 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 60% violation rate. The structural rating also includes Iowa's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
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 2022 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Dec 6, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (7), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 6, 20244 Findings4 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

    • Provider Requirements441 IAC 110.7
    • Standards441 IAC 110.8

      Standards. Conditions in the home are safe, sanitary, and free of hazards. Findings: Per our 12/3/2024 spot check visit, the following correction needs to be made:

    • Standards441 IAC 110.8

      Standards. Conditions in the home are safe, sanitary, and free of hazards. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Teri Orr from Child Care Resource and Referral with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Teri can be reached at: (563) 419-5868 Corrective Action Required: 1. During your renewal this past summer, you removed adult son Tyler from your registration as he had moved out of the home. He is now returning to the home and needs to be added back onto your registration as an active household member. I will check the Kindertrack system by 12/31/2024 to be sure the Registration Unit has received the request and/or has activated Tyler. No re-check is required at...

  2. Feb 20, 20233 Findings3 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)
    • “ 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 Findings: This worker arrived to the home and noted seven total children present. Of these seven children two are under 24 months and of these children one is under 12 months. Provider is within her allowed category B numbers. This worker completed a tour of the entire home and outdoor area. During the tour it was noted that Melissa needs smoke...

  3. Sep 30, 20225 Findings5 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

    • Provider Requirements441 IAC 110.7
    • Standards. Conditions in the Home Are Safe, Sanitary, and Free of Hazards.441 IAC 110.8
    • Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • “ B” Electrical Wiring Shall Be Maintained441 IAC 110.8(1)

      “ b” Electrical wiring shall be maintained, and all accessible electrical outlets shall be tamper- resistant outlets or shall be safely capped. Electrical cords shall be properly used. Improper use includes running cords under rugs, over hooks, through door openings, or other use that has been known to be hazardous Findings: This worker arrived to the home and noted three total children present. Provider is within her allowed category B numbers. A complete tour of the home and outdoor area was completed and found the home to be clean and organized. While in the sunroom/play room area there was a TV cord accessible that was previously secured. Melissa indicated she will purchase a cord cover...

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