Pekin Child Care Center

Director or on-site supervisor on-site during the hours of operation or a minimum of six hours of center’s hours of operation. Information on on-site supervisor’s qualifications is submitted to the consultant prior to employment and is sufficient to make a determination. On-site supervisor meets qualifications or is “qualifiable” with a plan established to meet qualifications. Another responsible adult is clearly designated as the interim on-site supervisor if the on- site supervisor is temporarily absent from the center.

Rule 109.6(2).

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.

Rule 109.7(1).

Ratio maintained in center as required: •Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present •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. •When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. •For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. •Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.

Rule 109.8(2).

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

Rule 109.7(2).

Ratio maintained in center as required: •Brief absence of staff person permitted for 5 or less minutes when another staff person is present •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. •When more than eight children are present on the licensed premises, at least two staff members shall be present. •For a period of two hours or less at the beginning and end of the center’s hours of operation, one staff member may care for eight or fewer children, provided no more than four of the children are under two years of age and there are no more than eight children in the center. •Ratio exceeded for school-age children when school classes unexpectedly start late, are dismissed early, or cancelled. For no more than four hours, care is limited to children already in the program and licensed capacity is not exceeded.

Rule 109.8(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.

Rule 109.15(2).

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

Rule 109.6(6)c.

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

Rule 109.6(6)d.

All staff(within first 3 months of employment) •Two hours of approved training FOR the mandatory reporting of child abuse. •At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. •Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health institute or MEDIC 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, approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.

Rule 109.7(1).

If child between ages 18 and 24 months is placed outside infant area, ratio of 1:4 shall be maintained as would otherwise be required for the group until the child reaches the age of 2.

Rule 109.8(2)b.

Every child-occupied program room has adult supervision in the room.

Rule 109.8(2)c.

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.

Rule 109.9(1)b.

All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.

Rule 109.9(1)d.

All files contain documentation to indicate that ongoing staff training requirements are met, including current certifications in first aid/CPR and mandatory child abuse training.

Rule 109.9(1)e.

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

Rule 109.9(2)g.

The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.

Rule 109.10(16)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.

Rule 109.11(3)a.

•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.

Rule 109.15(1).

All staff(within first 3 months of employment) •Two hours of approved training FOR the mandatory reporting of child abuse. •At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control. •Certification in American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health institute or MEDIC 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, approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.

Rule 109.7(1).

All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.

Rule 109.9(1)d.