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Childery

Sunshine Kids Daycare

5405 PARK PLACE, ASBURY, IA 52002Childery 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
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 45 Findings
Most recent: Jun 10, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
45 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (21), Children's Records & Files (16), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (5). None of the 45 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)
    • “ 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

    • B. Electrical Outlets - Bathroom.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • 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. Household Physicals - TheoWalnut Street441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Household physicals - TheoWalnut 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. Child Care Resource & Referral of Northeast Iowa 2728 Asbury Road, #215 Dubuque, IA 52001 563-557-1628 Corrective Action Required: This was a change of address visit as well as annual compliance visit. Rebecca needs to send picture verification of the above items to Kathy by 6/26/2025. Items can be emailed to kathy.huinker@hhs.iowa.gov or texted to...

  2. Aug 8, 20244 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)
    • “ 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...

    • 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. Child Care Resource & Referral of Northeast Iowa 2728 Asbury Road, #215 Dubuque, IA 52001 563-557-1628 Corrective Action Required: Rebecca needs an updated annual examination for Hank documented on HHS form 470-5153, Pet Health Examination Veterinary Health Certificate. Vaccines are up to date, but need annual examination. Rebecca will send this to Kathy by 9/27/2024. This...

  3. Jan 24, 20238 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)
    • “ 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...

    • N. Pet Records. Rebecca Submitted Pet Record on Required Form via Email on 6/30/2022.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • 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”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 Findings:

    • A. Household Physicals441 IAC 110.9(1)

      a. Household physicals. Rebecca submitted needed physical via email on 7/18/2022. Rebecca is fully compliant as of 7/18/2022. Suggestions/Recommendations: No further action is required. Corrective Action Required: Non-compliance with any of the mandated requirements listed above may lead to the cancellation or revocation of your Child Development Home Registration. Please take whatever steps are necessary to completely address each of the violations noted above. It is essential you correct all above-mentioned violations. Please do not hesitate to contact me at DHS at 563-949-6971 or khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Kathy Huinker Social...

  4. Jan 18, 202317 Findings17 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

    • Limit. Except as Provided in Subrule 110.6(3)441 IAC 110.6

      Limit. Except as provided in subrule 110.6(3), no greater number of children shall be received for care at any one time than the number authorized on the registration certificate.

    • No More Children Are in Care Then the Number Authorized on the Registration Certificate441 IAC 110.6

      No more children are in care then the number authorized on the registration certificate. Rebecca cannot have more than (a total) of 8 children in care (including her own, since they are not school age) at any given time. (a safety plan was put in place on 1-17-2023 regarding being over numbers)

    • 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 Safe, Sanitary, and Free From Hazards.441 IAC 110.8
    • 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

    • A Emergency Numbers Posted for Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Poison Information Center441 IAC 110.8(1)

      a Emergency Numbers posted for police, fire, ambulance, and poison information Center. Rebecca needs to post Emergency numbers. (Rebecca was provided a sheet filled out today that she needed to hang up)

    • A Number for Each Child's Parent441 IAC 110.8(1)

      a Number for each child's parent, a person who can be reached when parent cannot, and child's physician is written on paper and readily accessible by the working telephone. Rebecca needs to complete a list that includes all of the information. (Rebecca was provided this form on today's date and explained how to complete it.)

    • 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.

    • Outdoor Space Rebecca Needs to Pick Up and Dispose of Dog Feces in the Back Yard441 IAC 110.8(2)

      Outdoor Space Rebecca needs to pick up and dispose of dog feces in the back yard. There was a significant amount of feces in the back yard. Rebecca needs to fix or replace lattice fencing that is broken below the wood deck, in multiple areas.

    • 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: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 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...

    • A, B, I, J A- Identifying Information Including Child Name441 IAC 110.9(4)

      A, B, I, J A- Identifying information including child name, DOB, parent name, address, telephone number, special needs of child, parent work address, and telephone number. NS, RS B- Emergency information including where the parent can be reached, the name, street address and telephone number of the child's regular doctor, and the name, Telelphone number and relationship to the child of another adult available in case of emergency. NS, RS I - Documentation signed by parents of who is authorized to pick up child, their telephone number and relationship to the child. NS, RS J- Written permission by the parents for the child to attend activities away from the child development home. NS, RS...

  5. Jun 20, 20228 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)
    • “ 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...

    • N. Pet Records. Hank Needs Updated Pet Exam Documented on DHS Form 470-5153, Pet Health Examination Veterinary Health Certificate.441 IAC 110.8(1)
    • 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...

    • E,g. Becca Needs Updated Physical and Immunization Record for NS441 IAC 110.9(4)

      e,g. Becca needs updated physical and immunization record for NS. Suggestions/Recommendations: Contact CCRR Cherie Kennedy as needed for assistance. 563-557-1628.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 Corrective Action Required: A follow up visit will not be required. Becca needs to send verification of the above items to this worker. Items can be emailed to khuinke@dhs.state.ia.us or texted to 563-949-6971. If you would like to get Thomas approved as an assistant and/or substitute within you child development home, contact the CCA Unit at...

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