Nicole Booker
305 N SYCAMORE ST, SHENANDOAH, IA 51601Childery Rating: 1/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.1 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 1 out of 5 star overall. Structural quality reflects a 50% 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
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 3 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (13), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), and Building & Premises Safety (3). Of 23 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20245 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
- 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 Files An Admission Physical Examination Report Signed by a Licensed Physician A Signed and Dated…441 IAC 110.9(4)
Children’s Files An admission physical examination report signed by a licensed physician A signed and dated immunization certificate provided by the state department of public health. **There were four children in care at the time of the compliance visit. One of these files did not have an intake physical or immunization record in the file. Suggestions/Recommendations: If you have any questions about this letter, please contact compliance staff. Your CCR&R representative is Jamie Needham. 2. Jamie Needham, CCR&R’s IQ4K Specialist, will be away from WCCA: CCR&R services starting March 20, 2024, through May 3, 2024. If you are actively working on a Go NAPSACC project, a Building Blocks for...
May 25, 202314 Findings1 Critical13 Important
- “A” No More Than 14 Children Not Attending Kindergarten or a Higher Grade Level Shall Be Present at Any One Time If…441 IAC 110.15(1)
“a” No more than 14 children not attending kindergarten or a higher grade level shall be present at any one time If only one approved provider is present, no more than 6 of 8 children may be 24 months of age or younger and of these 6 children, no more than 3 are 12 months of age or younger. ** Upon arrival to the childcare home, the main provider was alone on her main floor with eleven children. At the same time as compliance staff arrival, a parent was bringing a twelvth child into the home. Once the provider noticed compliance staff, she left the front door area and then an assistant came down the stairs. Within 5 minutes, the co-provider walked into the home stating that she had left to...
- SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME CATEGORY "C"441 IAC 110.15
- “ A” No More Than 14 Children Not Attending Kindergarten or a Higher Grade Level Shall Be Present at Any One Time441 IAC 110.15(1)
- “ A” One Provider Who Meets the Following Qualifications Must Always Be Present (Unless This Provider Has A…441 IAC 110.15(2)
“ a” One provider who meets the following qualifications must always be present (unless this provider has a substitute): 1. At least 21 years of old. 2. Has a high school diploma or GED. 3. Meets one of the following: 1. Has five years of experience as a registered or nonregistered child careWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director provider. 2. Has child development associate degree or any two-or four-year degree in a child related field and four years of experience as a registered or nonregistered child care provider. Findings:
- 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 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia DirectorWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA
- 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 Staff Assistant and Contains: 1441 IAC 110.9(2)
An individual file is maintained for each staff assistant and contains: 1. Documentation from the department confirming the record checks required under subrule 110.11(3) 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...
- An Individual File Is Maintained for Each Staff Assistant Certification of Two Hours of Approved Training Related To…441 IAC 110.9(2)
An individual file is maintained for each staff assistant 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. ** Assistant Sydney is expired for Mandatory Reporter training.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: The providers need to be in compliance with staff standards. This visit is not the first visit that the main provider has been on the main level of the home and over numbers for a C1...
- 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 **Substitute Grant Booker Does Not Have a Current Verification Of…441 IAC 110.9(3)
An individual file is maintained for each substitute **Substitute Grant Booker does not have a current verification of Frist Aid/Cpr on file. The last one expired March 2023.
- 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. **Compliance staff checked 5 files of children who were in the home at the time of the visit. One file did not have an intake physical. Provider contacted the parent, who brought the physical while compliance staff was present. Providers are reminded that this information should be in their files prior to any new child starting in their care.
Jun 28, 20224 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
- Facility Requirements441 IAC 110.8(1)
- “ I” Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products Shall Be Prohibited at All Times in the Home and in Every Vehicle in Which…441 IAC 110.8(1)
“ i” Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited at all times in the home and in every vehicle in which children receiving care in the home are transported. Smoking and the use of tobacco products shall be prohibited in the outdoor play area during the home’s hours of operation. Nonsmoking signs shall be posted at every entrance of the child care home and in every vehicle used to transport children. All signs shall include: 1. The telephone number for reporting complaints, and 2. The Internet address of the department of public health (www.iowasmokefreeair.gov) Findings:
- “I” ** Summer Substitutes Are Also Transporting and Are in Need of No Smoking Signs in Their Vehicles441 IAC 110.8(1)
“i” ** Summer substitutes are also transporting and are in need of no smoking signs in their vehicles. Provider can reach out to Jaime Needham from CCR&R for the stickers. Suggestions/Recommendations: From the April Inspection: most paperwork has been turned in. One pet form will be received later today after a Veterinarian appointment. Child and staff ratios were in place for the C2 home. Corrective Action Required: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 Non-compliance with any of the mandated requirements listed above may lead to the...
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