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Kids Corral Inc

A licensed child care center in Washington, Iowa

Iowa’s own record, on secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us

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The short answer

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean3
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

Iowa lists 17 reports: 5 compliance reports, 6 complaint reports and 6 regulation checklists, the latest dated Jun 4, 2026.

On its 5 regulation checklists from the last three years, Iowa marked 27 rules not met, 5 of them on the latest, on Jun 4, 2026.

What its other reports found is in each one, linked with it; this page doesn’t count it.

Source:

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Childcare Compliance and Complaint Reports and Regulation checklists (PDF), Childcare Compliance and Complaint Reports. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Regulation checklists (PDF), Childcare Compliance and Complaint Reports. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Jun 4, 2026: regulation checklist5 deficiencies
  • 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.

    Rule 109.10(13)b.

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

    Rule 109.11(4)b.

  • Bathroom facilities: •One toilet and sink for each 15 children over two years of age in room with ventilation. •Built after 11/1/95 – at least one sink in same area as toilet. •Adequate training seats or chairs for children under two years if used in lieu of plumbed toilet. •New construction after April 1, 1998, shall have at least one sink provided in the program rooms for infants and toddlers.

    Rule 109.11(5).

  • 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).

  • Preschool (for children five years and younger not enrolled in school): Physical exam report submitted within 30 days of admission, was obtained no more than 12 months prior to admission, is signed by a licensed MD, DO, Chiropractor, PA, or ARNP, and contains health history; present health status including allergies, medications, and acute/chronic conditions; and recommendations for continued care if necessary.

    Rule 109.9(2)i.

Oct 1, 2025: regulation checklist9 deficiencies
  • The center and supervisor shall ensure that staff knows names and number of children assigned. Staff shall provide careful supervision.

    Rule 109.10(14)a.

  • 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 a significant change in health status. •An incident includes the 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. Serious injuries and deaths must be reported to the Department within 24 hours.

    Rule 109.10(8).

  • 109.12(4)e

    Rule 109.12(4)e.

  • 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).

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

    Rule 109.7(2).

  • 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

    Rule 109.8(1)a.

  • 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).

  • 109.8(2)k

    Rule 109.8(2)k.

  • Any child with special health needs, a written emergency plan. Copy shall accompany child if they leave the premises.

    Rule 109.9(2)k.

Jun 30, 2025: regulation checklist5 deficiencies
  • 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.

    Rule 109.10(12)d.

  • Center shall develop procedures for annual staff and volunteer training on emergency plans.

    Rule 109.10(15)c.

  • 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.

    Rule 109.12(5)e.

  • 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).

Jun 20, 2025: regulation checklist1 deficiency
  • 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.

May 20, 2024: regulation checklist7 deficiencies
  • 109.10(1)a

    Rule 109.10(1)a.

  • 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.

    Rule 109.10(12)d.

  • 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.

    Rule 109.10(15)b.

  • 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.

    Rule 109.12(5)e.

  • 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.

  • All files are updated at least annually and when a change occurs.

    Rule 109.9(2).

All 17 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jun 4, 2026Child Care Center Evaluation and Recommendation for LicenseFindings are in Iowa’s report
Jun 4, 2026Regulation checklist5 rules marked not met
Apr 9, 2026Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Oct 1, 2025Child Care Center Evaluation and Recommendation for LicenseFindings are in Iowa’s report
Oct 1, 2025Regulation checklist9 rules marked not met
Sep 30, 2025Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Sep 30, 2025Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Jun 30, 2025Child Care Center Evaluation and Recommendation for LicenseFindings are in Iowa’s report
Jun 30, 2025Regulation checklist5 rules marked not met
Jun 20, 2025Regulation checklist1 rule marked not met
May 20, 2024Child Care Center Evaluation and Recommendation for LicenseFindings are in Iowa’s report
May 20, 2024Regulation checklist7 rules marked not met
May 16, 2024Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Sep 15, 2023Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Sep 12, 2023Child Care Center ComplaintFindings are in Iowa’s report
Apr 19, 2023Child Care Center Evaluation and Recommendation for LicenseFindings are in Iowa’s report
Apr 19, 2023Regulation checklistFindings are in Iowa’s report

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, Iowa provider number 39488.
Source:

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Childcare Compliance and Complaint Reports. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Iowa acted against it?

  • Iowa’s report list doesn’t show enforcement actions; any are written in the reports themselves.

Who does the caring?

  • Iowa’s report list doesn’t show staffing. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Iowa’s report list doesn’t name owners.

How is it rated?

  • Iowa’s quality rating (IQ4K) isn’t in its report list, so it isn’t shown here.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Providers aren’t compared: Iowa’s checklists don’t cover every visit, and complaint findings aren’t on them.
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Kids Corral Inc This child care providerNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • Findings here are the rules Iowa’s regulation checklists from the last three years mark as not met, in the checklists’ own words. What evaluations, letters and complaint investigations found is in those reports, linked with each one, and isn’t counted here.
  • Iowa lists a report once it is written up: most within two weeks of the visit, some six weeks or more after it, so a recent visit may not be listed yet.
  • Each report is dated the day Iowa created it, which can be weeks after the visit; a checklist is dated the day of the inspection it records.
  • Iowa’s report list gives only a provider’s city and county, not its street address, ZIP code or phone number.
  • Iowa’s report list doesn’t show quality ratings (IQ4K), capacity, ages served, hours, owners or enforcement actions.

Sources

If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Iowa’s own record is on secureapp.dhs.state.ia.us. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 19, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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Paid listing

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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