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Childery

Michelle Zeglen

315 16TH ST NW, MASON CITY, IA 50401Childery 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 67% 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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 43 Findings
Most recent: Feb 13, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical42 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (22), Children's Records & Files (12), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (9). Of 43 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Feb 13, 202510 Findings10 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” 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

    • “ 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...

    • “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

    • “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).

    • FilesWalnut Street441 IAC 110.9

      FilesWalnut 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 File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following: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...

    • 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 signed medical consent from the parent authorizing emergency treatment. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage Michelle to work with Kathy Lloyd from Child Care Resource and Referral with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Kathy can be reached at: (319) 231-9405 Corrective Action Required: 1. Michelle needs to update her current phone numbers list with the parent contact for several of her newer children. 2. Michelle's 2 dogs and cat have been seen recently by a vet, though she does not have the visit documented on the...

  2. Mar 14, 202416 Findings16 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.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” 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. 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 above the floor, with permanent steps inside leading up to the window Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage Michelle to work with Kathy Lloyd from Child Care Resource and Referral with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Kathy can be reached at: (319) 231-9405Walnut Street, Des...

    • 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

    • “ 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...

    • “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

    • “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). All animal waste shall be immediately removed from the children’s areas and properly disposed of. Children shall not perform any feeding or care of pets or cleanup of pet...

    • Medications and Hazardous MaterialsWalnut Street441 IAC 110.8(3)

      Medications and Hazardous MaterialsWalnut 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” All Medicines and Poisonous, Toxic, or Otherwise Unsafe Materials Shall Be Secured From Access by a Child441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • “A” All Medicines and Poisonous, Toxic, or Otherwise Unsafe Materials Shall Be Secured From Access by a Child441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • Files441 IAC 110.9
    • A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following: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...

    • 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: For children under the age of 6, a statement of health condition signed by a physician or designee submitted annually from the date of the admission physical. For a child who is enrolled in school, a statement of health status signed by the parent or legal guardian may be substituted for the physician statement. A signed and dated immunization certificate provided by the state department of public health. For the school-age child, a copy of the most recent immunization record shall be acceptable.

  3. Jun 14, 20233 Findings3 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...

    • 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

  4. Oct 31, 202214 Findings1 Critical13 Important
    • "A" The Provider Shall Follow Safe Sleep Practices as Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for Infants…441 IAC 110.8(5)

      "a" The provider shall follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for infants under the age of one. a. Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. b. Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. c. Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child shall be allowed to sleep in an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat, or items not designed for sleeping. d. No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. e. No...

    • 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

    • “ 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...

    • Use of Outdoor SpaceWalnut Street441 IAC 110.8(2)

      Use of Outdoor SpaceWalnut 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” A Safe Outdoor Play Area Shall Be Maintained in Good Condition Throughout the Year441 IAC 110.8(2)

      “a” A safe outdoor play area shall be maintained in good condition throughout the year. The play area shall be fenced off when located on a busy thoroughfare or near a hazard which may be injurious to a child, and shall have both sunshine and shade areas. The play area shall be kept free from litter, rubbish, and flammable materials and shall be free from contamination by drainage or ponding of sewage, household waste, or storm water.

    • Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • “A” All Medicines and Poisonous, Toxic, or Otherwise Unsafe Materials Shall Be Secured From Access by a Child441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • Safe Sleep441 IAC 110.8(5)
    • 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”

    • 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...

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