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Childery

Rebecca Kremer

607 PARK DR, MONTICELLO, IA 52310Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Iowa Quality for Kids rating of IQ4K Level 1. 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.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Iowa Quality for Kids IQ4K Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 21 Findings
Most recent: Jun 10, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
21 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Building & Premises Safety (9), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 21 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 10, 20258 Findings8 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” 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. Rebecca did not have a smoke detector in the bedroom on the main level where one child naps.

    • 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. Rebecca had all of the appropriate forms in each child's file but they had not been updated annually. Suggestions/Recommendations: A re-check is not needed at this time. Corrections need to be made by 7/2/25 and will be reviewed at the next annual compliance check. Please send pictorial verification of the items where specifically noted below. I encourage you to work with Alicia Wagner with Child Care Resource and Referral if you have any ongoing compliance or training needs. Alicia can be reached at 319-538-8464. Thank you for your service in providing...

  2. Jun 29, 202313 Findings13 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)

    • I. Nonsmoking Signs441 IAC 110.8(1)

      i. Nonsmoking signs. Becky needs nonsmoking signs posted by every entrance of the home. Signs must include phone number for reporting complaints and www.iowasmokefreeair.gov.

    • Emergency Plans441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • Emergency Plans: Plans in Case of Man-made or Natural Disaster Shall Be Written and Posted by the Primary and Secondary…441 IAC 110.8(4)

      Emergency Plans: plans in case of man-made or natural disaster shall be written and posted by the primary and secondary exits. The plans shall clearly map building evacuation routes and tornado and flood shelter areas.

    • A. Emergency Plans. Becky Needs Emergency/disaster Plan for Fire and Tornado Posted by Primary and Secondary Exits of the Home.441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • 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 areasWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director • 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...

    • A. Household Physicals441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Household physicals. Becky needs updated physical for household member Alex documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.

    • b(1)Trainings441 IAC 110.9(1)

      b(1)Trainings. Becky's Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter training expired in June 2023. Becky needs to retake MART. Suggestions/Recommendations: Contact Alicia Wagner, CCRR, for needed assistance with child care items. Alicia Wagner Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa awagner@caeiowa.org T: 319-538-8464 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.org Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required, however, Becky needs to send updated physical and MART training certificate to Kathy by 8/18/2023. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. Non-compliance with any of the...

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