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Childery

Shining Stars Daycare LLC

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
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 · 30 Findings
Most recent: Apr 11, 2024Download Latest Report (PDF)
30 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (13), Building & Premises Safety (11), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6). None of the 30 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 11, 202425 Findings25 Important
    • SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME CATEGORY "B"441 IAC 110.14
    • “ C” In Addition to the Eight Children Not in School, No More Than Four Children Who Attend School May Be Present441 IAC 110.14(1)
    • “ E” If More Than Eight Children Are Present at Any One Time for a Period of More Than Two Hours441 IAC 110.14(1)

      “ e” If more than eight children are present at any one time for a period of more than two hours, the provider shall be assisted by a department-approved assistant who is at least 14 years old, unless extra children are present as a result of an emergency school closing Findings:

    • C.,e. Category B Number of Children441 IAC 110.14(1)

      c.,e. Category B number of children. Suggestions/Recommendations: I encourage you to work with Child Care Resource and Referral for ongoing child care needs. Heather Bloome Child Care Consultant Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa Community Action of Eastern Iowa hbloome@caeiowa.org T: 563-940-7971 500 E 59th St.| Davenport, IA 52807| www.iowaccrr.orgWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director Corrective Action Required: Sharesa needs to complete emergency numbers for all enrolled children to include child's parent, emergency contact and...

    • 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. Emergency Numbers.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • H. Monthly Smoke Detector Testing.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • Medications and Hazardous Materials441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • “C” Medications Shall Be Given Only with the Parent’s or Doctor’s Written Authorization441 IAC 110.8(3)

      “c” Medications shall be given only with the parent’s or doctor’s written authorization. Each prescribed medication shall be accompanied by a physician’s or pharmacist’s direction. Both nonprescription and prescription medications shall be in the original container with directions intact and labeled with the child’s name. All medications shall be stored properly and, when refrigeration is required, shall be stored in a separate, covered container so as to prevent contamination of food or other medications. All medications shall be stored so they are inaccessible to children. Any medication administered to a child shall be recorded, and the record shall indicate the name of the medication,...

    • C. Medications Labeled.441 IAC 110.8(3)
    • 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. Monthly Fire and Tornado Drills.441 IAC 110.8(4)
    • 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)
    • “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...

    • Assistants File.441 IAC 110.9(2)
    • 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

    • Substitutes File.441 IAC 110.9(3)
    • 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...

    • Child Files.441 IAC 110.9(4)
  2. Aug 31, 20235 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)
    • “ 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” Findings:

    • A. Provider441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Provider. A physical exam report documented on form 470-5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report, for all household members over the age of 18. Physical exams should be repeated every three years. Children 18 years of age or younger residing in the household must have: admission physical exam report, immunization certificate. For school age: Documentation of physical exam completed at time of school enrollment or since that time. Suggestions/Recommendations: Sharesa needs the TB section of her physical completed by physician. Household member Cheranya needs physical documented on 470-5152. Household members Beyonce and Breante need immunizations transferred to State...