Monique Dillenburg
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Available Toddlers 1:4 Not Available Preschool 1:12 Not Available
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (35), Children's Records & Files (12), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 52 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 202514 Findings14 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
- H. Smoke Detectors: Top of Steps (2nd Story).441 IAC 110.8(1)
- Use of Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
- “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.
- A. Outdoor Space.441 IAC 110.8(2)
- Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 110.8(3)
- “B” A First-aid Kit Shall Be Available and Easily Accessible Whenever Children Are in the Child Development Home, In…441 IAC 110.8(3)
“b” A first-aid kit shall be available and easily accessible whenever children are in the child development home, in the outdoor play area, in vehicles used to transport children, and on field trips. The kit shall be sufficient to address first aid related to minor injury or trauma and shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. The kit shall, at a minimum, include adhesive bandages, bottled water, disposable tweezers, and disposable plastic gloves.
- B. First Aid Kit: Tweezers.441 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.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 b. Emergency information including, at a minimum, where the parent can be reached, the name, street address, city and telephone number of the...
- Child files.Walnut Street441 IAC 110.9(4)
Child files.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 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: Monique needs a smoke detector installed at the top of the steps (2nd story). Monique needs a general clean up of the outside, specifically...
Jun 12, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 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.
- 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...
- G. Fire Extinguishers.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- N. Pet records.Walnut Street441 IAC 110.8(1)
n. Pet records.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 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: Monique needs a new 2A10BC rated fire extinguisher as hers shows 'empty'. Monique needs updated pet records for dog Buddy. Monique needs to...
Jul 11, 202316 Findings16 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
- “ 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
- A. Numbers for Each Child's Parent441 IAC 110.8(1)
a. Numbers for each child's parent, a person who can be reached when the parent cannot and child's physician is written on paper and readily accessible by the working telephone.
- H. Each Smoke Detector Is Tested Monthly, and a Record Is Kept for Inspection Purposes.441 IAC 110.8(1)
- Use of Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
- “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.
- A. Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
a. Outdoor space. A safe outdoor play area is maintained in good condition throughout the year. Is kept free from litter, rubbish, and flammable materials.
- 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.
- A. Fire and Tornado Drills Are Practiced Monthly and Documentation Kept on File for the Current Year and Previous Year.441 IAC 110.8(4)
- Files441 IAC 110.9
- A Provider File Is Maintained and Shall Contain the Following:441 IAC 110.9(1)
- “ B” (1) I-PoWeR Records or Certificates Verifying Required Training completion:Walnut Street441 IAC 110.9(1)
“ b” (1) I-PoWeR records or certificates verifying required training completion: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 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...
- b(1) Provider Training441 IAC 110.9(1)
b(1) Provider training. Certification by an approved trainer/organization in infant and child first-aid and CPR. Suggestions/Recommendations: Monique needs to update emergency numbers to include two newest enrolled children. Monique needs to resume her monthly smoke detector testing and fire/tornado drills and written documentation. Monique needs to remove the can of cigarette butts that was outside on a chair. Monique's CPR expired in June. Monique is scheduled to take this within the next week with Scott Devore. Remaining paperwork items will be reviewed at the next annual compliance visit.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And...
Dec 7, 202216 Findings16 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
- Conditions of the Home Shall Be Safe441 IAC 110.8
Conditions of the home shall be safe, sanitary, and free from hazards Monique needs to remove the WD40 and the DeCon that is in the basement hallway. Monique will need to install a safety lock on the white cabinet in the main floor bathroom.
- 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
- “ 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...
- B Electrical Outlets Monique Needs to Install 5 Tamper Resistant Outlet Covers441 IAC 110.8(1)
b Electrical Outlets Monique needs to install 5 tamper resistant outlet covers. 4 in her living room (behind couch / behind TV) and one in the front room below the glass end table. Monique did put duct tape over the two outlets in the living room, as they sit in to the outlet.
- N PETS Monique Needs to Have an Updated Physical on Her Dog, Buddy441 IAC 110.8(1)
n PETS Monique needs to have an updated physical on her dog, Buddy. This needs to be completed on form 470-5153 Pet Health Examination Veterinary Health Certificate. Monique reported that that this is scheduled for next week. Monique needs to ensure that all dog feces is picked up and disposed of in the yard, where the children play.
- Use of Outdoor Space441 IAC 110.8(2)
- “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.
- A Outdoor Space Monique Needs to Put the Outdoor Hose Away441 IAC 110.8(2)
a Outdoor Space Monique needs to put the outdoor hose away. Monique needs to remove the swing attachment and metal U shaped piece that is by the swing attachment that is laying by the firepit. Monique needs to remove the bag of garbage on the chair outside of her back door. Monique needs to remove / dispose of the glass decorative bulb that is broken (laying on top of the garbage bag. Monique needs to pick up and dispose of the dog feces in the back yard. Monique needs to dispose of the spring that was laying on the ground.
- Files441 IAC 110.9
- (4) A, B441 IAC 110.9
(4) a, b, c, d, e, f, h, i, j Child Files Monique needs initial physicals on JH, JC (6), JC (3) Monique needs annual physical on KM Monique needs to have enrollment paperwork (including emergency contact, medical consent, allergy, enrollment paperwork, who can pick up child) updated on GM Monique needs to have activity forms updated on KM and GM Suggestions/Recommendations: Corrective Action Required: An in-person follow-up will not be needed; however, Monique will need to email, or text completed non-compliance items to this worker at therbst@dhs.state.ia.us or 563-590-1536 no later than January 26, 2022. Monique should continue to utilize the supports of her CCRR worker, Lori Mueller at...
- 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...