Stevie's Busy Bees
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About Stevie's Busy Bees
Stevie's Busy Bees is a licensed child care center in Fort Madison, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Infant
Center$157
Home daycare$106
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$104
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Stevie's Busy Bees
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #52114
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 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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May 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
109.10(13)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
109.10(13)a
“The center shall have written emergency plans and diagrams for responding to fire, tornado, flood, and plans responding to intoxicated parents and lost or abducted children.”
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(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
- Aug 8, 2025Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 24, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2024Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Sep 15, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
- Aug 29, 2023Complaint investigationNo rules cited
Jul 27, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.8(2)d
“• At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained.”
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.”
109.4(2)e
“Written plan for ongoing staff development that complies with 441 IAC 109.7.”
109.4(2)d
“Written plan developed for staff orientation regarding center’s policies and licensing regulations. Orientation is in accordance with center’s staff orientation plan.”
109.10(12)d
“Vehicles that are owned or leased by the center shall receive regular maintenance and inspection according to manufacturer-recommended guidelines for vehicle and tire maintenance and inspection.”
109.10(6)
“Quiet area: The center shall provide a quiet area under supervision for a child who appears to be ill or injured. Parents or designated person shall be notified of child’s status in event of serious illness or emergency.”
109.10(5)
“Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
109.10(3)d
“Staff shall not provide medications to a child if preservice/orientation training for medication management has not been completed”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
109.12(2)c
“Punishment or threat of punishment associated with illness, toilet training, or food or rest is not be used.”
109.12(2)b
“Punishment which is humiliating or frightening or causes pain or discomfort is not allowed. Mechanical restrains shall never be used. If part of a treatment plan for a child with a disability, staff shall receive training.”
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.”
109.10(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.”
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Jul 27, 2023Complaint investigation17 rules cited
109.9(1)b
“All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
109.8(2)d
“• At least one staff is present in every room where children are resting. • If ratio reduced to one staff per room during nap time, does not exceed one hour and ratio in center is still maintained. • Ratio in infant rooms is always maintained.”
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.”
109.4(2)e
“Written plan for ongoing staff development that complies with 441 IAC 109.7.”
109.4(2)d
“Written plan developed for staff orientation regarding center’s policies and licensing regulations. Orientation is in accordance with center’s staff orientation plan.”
109.10(12)d
“Vehicles that are owned or leased by the center shall receive regular maintenance and inspection according to manufacturer-recommended guidelines for vehicle and tire maintenance and inspection.”
109.10(6)
“Quiet area: The center shall provide a quiet area under supervision for a child who appears to be ill or injured. Parents or designated person shall be notified of child’s status in event of serious illness or emergency.”
109.10(5)
“Infectious disease control: Centers shall establish policies and procedures related to infection disease control and use of universal precautions with handling of bodily fluid. Soiled diapers shall be stored in containers separate from other waste.”
109.10(3)d
“Staff shall not provide medications to a child if preservice/orientation training for medication management has not been completed”
109.10(3)c
“For ongoing, long term medications, authorization shall be obtained for a period not to exceed the duration of prescription.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
109.12(2)c
“Punishment or threat of punishment associated with illness, toilet training, or food or rest is not be used.”
109.12(2)b
“Punishment which is humiliating or frightening or causes pain or discomfort is not allowed. Mechanical restrains shall never be used. If part of a treatment plan for a child with a disability, staff shall receive training.”
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.”
109.10(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.”
May 15, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
109.10(16)a
“The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.”
109.10(10)
“Recording incidents: Parents shall be notified on the day of the incident involving a child that includes: • Minor injuries. • Minor changes in health status. • Minor behavioral concerns. • Incidents resulting in injury to a child. Shall be verbally notified immediately when there is: • A serious injury to a child. • An incident resulting in significant change in health status. • An incident includes child being involved in inappropriate, sexually acting out behavior. A WRITTEN report, fully documenting every incident, shall be provided to the parent or authorized person. This should be completed by staff that witnessed the incident and retained in child file.”
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.”
109.10(15)c
“Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.”
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.”
109.6(5)a
“All volunteers shall be at least 16 years of age and shall: 1. Have signed statements indicating no conviction of any law in any state or record of founded child or dependent adult abuse. 2. Signed statements indicating no communicable disease or other health concerns that poses a threat to children.”
109.9(2)g
“Any child with allergies, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.”
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.”
109.15(1)
“• Center shall serve each child a full, nutritionally balanced meal as defined by CACFP guidelines. • Staff shall provide supervision at table during snacks and meals. • Children at center two hours or longer shall be offered food of not less than two hours and no more than three hours apart unless child is asleep.”
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Is Stevie's Busy Bees licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Stevie's Busy Bees last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Stevie's Busy Bees had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 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 Stevie's Busy Bees' hours?
Its hours are not listed.
Where is Stevie's Busy Bees?
Fort Madison, IA.