Tabitha Donaldson

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“ 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 provider shall test each smoke detector monthly and keep a record of testing for inspection purposes. Tabitha did not have documentation of monthly testing of smoke detectors. This worker did provide her an updated form to use for documentation purposes.

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 individual file for each child shall be maintained and updated annually or when the provider becomes aware of changes. Tabitha had the appropriate documentation in each child's file she just needs to make sure that the parents sign and date annually to ensure the information is current. Suggestions/Recommendations: A re-check is not needed at this time. Corrections need to be made by 12/19/24 and will be reviewed at the next annual compliance check. I encourage you to work with your local support worker from Child Care Resource and Referral (563-324-3236) with any ongoing compliance or training needs. Thank you for your service in providing childcare in your community....

“ c” The home shall have a minimum of two direct exits to the outside from the main floor. 1. If the second level or the basement of the home is used for the provision of child care, other than the use of a restroom, each additional child-occupied floor shall have at least one direct exit to the outside in addition to one inside stairway. 2. All exits shall terminate at grade level with permanent steps. 3. A basement window may be used as an exit if the window can be opened from the inside without the use of tools and it provides a clear opening of not less than 20 inches in width, 24 inches in height, and 5.7 square feet in area. The bottom of the opening shall be not more than 44 inches...

c. Egress window. The bottom of the window opening is not more than 44 inches above the floor with permanent steps inside leading up to the window. Suggestions/Recommendations: Tabitha needs to update her posted emergency numbers for all enrolled children. Tabitha needs the completed background check letter for her assistant and substitute. This worker will request and send to Tabitha. Tabitha's egress window is more than 44 inches from the ground and therefore can not be used for a secondary exit from the basement. Tabitha needs to contact the CCA Unit at 866-448-4605 and request that she change back to a category A provider.Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA...

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

“ 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. Number 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.

“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. TheWalnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Governor Adam Gregg Lt. Governor Kelly K. Garcia Director 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...

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...

a. Assistants. Documentation from the Department confirming record checks have been completed and authorizing or limiting the person's involvement with child care.

An individual file is maintained for each substitute and contains: 1. Documentation from the department confirming the record checks required under

a. Substitutes. Documentation from the Department confirming record checks have been completed and authorizing or limiting the person's involvement with child care.