Mt. Pleasant Childcare Center

109.11(4)b

“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”

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.”

109.11(8)b

“Centers at ground level that use basement area as program space, or have a basement beneath program space: Testing and plan for remedy of radon is conducted.”

109.6(4)c

“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”

109.6(4)d

“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”

109.7(1)

“All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”

109.8(1)a

“All staff in ratio: • At least sixteen years of age. • Those staff persons who are under the age of 18 shall: i. Not be the sole provider on the premises ii. Not provide transportation to children in care iii. If staff person under the age of 18 are providing care without an adult, they shall only provide care to school-aged children iv. May be utilized for brief periods of absence (not to exceed 5 minutes) and scheduled nap periods for children over two years of age”

109.10(13)b

“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”

109.10(15)b

“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”

109.11(3)d

“Record of monthly inspections of outdoor recreation area and equipment shall be kept.”

109.10(1)a

109.11(3)a

“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”

109.15(2)

“• Center shall follow minimum CACFP menu patterns for meals and snacks. • Menus planned one week in advance, made available to parents, and kept on file with substitutions noted. • Avoid foods with high incident rate of causing choking.”

109.12(5)e

“The provider shall follow safe sleep practices recommended by AAP for infants under one year of age: • Infants shall always be placed on their back for sleep. • Infants shall be placed on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission federal standards. • Infants shall not be allowed to sleep on a bed, sofa, air mattress or other soft surface. No child will be allowed to sleep in any items not designed for sleeping but not limited to, an infant seat, car seat, swing, bouncy seat. • No toys, soft objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or loose bedding shall be allowed in the sleeping area with the infant. • No co-sleeping shall be allowed. • Sleeping infants shall be actively observed by sight and sound. • If an alternate sleeping position is needed, a signed physician or physician assistant authorization with statement of medical reason is required.”

109.10(15)b

“Emergency instructions, phone numbers, and diagrams for fire, tornado, and flood shall be visibly posted and documented at least once a month for fire and tornado. Records shall be maintained for current and previous year.”

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.”

109.9(2)g

“Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”

109.7(2)

“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”

109.7(1)

“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”

109.6(6)d

“Center repeats national criminal history checks at a minimum of every four years or when aware of additional history that occurs.”

109.6(6)c

“Center repeats Iowa record checks at a minimum of every two years or when aware of additional child abuse or criminal history that occurs.”