Douds Head Start
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About Douds Head Start
Douds Head Start is a licensed child care center in Douds, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Inspection reports for Douds Head Start
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- Licensed and operating
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- Licensed Center
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- #25012
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(8)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
Feb 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
109.11(7)c
“All centers: Annual inspection prior to heating season of all fuel-burning appliances to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and shall install one carbon monoxide detector on each floor that conforms to UL Standard 2034.”
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.9(2)g
“Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
Apr 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
109.12(4)
“• Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. • Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. • Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. • Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. • Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. • Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. • Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. • Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.”
109.12(5)b
“• Infants diapered in a sanitary manner as needed in central diapering area. • One changing table for every 15 infants/toddlers needing diaper changes. • Diapering, sanitation, and handwashing procedures posted and implemented in central diapering area.”
109.9(2)g
“Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
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Is Douds Head Start licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Douds Head Start last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Douds Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
What are Douds Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Douds Head Start?
Douds, IA.