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Tracy Edminster

5125 SARATOGA RD, DUBUQUE, IA 52002Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Iowa Quality for Kids rating of IQ4K Level 3. 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 3 (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 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Feb 2, 2023⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
8 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 2, 20231 Finding1 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

  2. Feb 1, 20237 Findings7 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

    • 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
    • (1)a Smoke Detectors - at Top of Each Stairway Tracy Needed to Move the Smoke Detector at From the Kitchen Wall to The…441 IAC 110.8

      (1)a Smoke Detectors - at top of each stairway Tracy needed to move the smoke detector at from the kitchen wall to the stop of the stairway. (This was completed during the visit.) Please note: Tracy was in full compliance of all items prior to the end of the visit.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: Tracy is very organized. Her records are in fantastic order. Keep up the great work!! She has binders and file cabinet to organize all of her items. Tracy has a great set up for her childcare and it is bright and...

    • 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 Findings: On January 31, 2023, Tammi Herbst completed a compliance check at the home. The following was found to be in non- compliance.

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