Drake University Head Start - Knoxville

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

Rule 109.10(13)c.

Center must have safe outdoor program area adjacent to the center, with sufficient square footage to accommodate at least 30 percent of the enrollment capacity at any one time at 75 spear feet per child. Outdoor space must: •Be free from litter and unsafe materials and free from contamination by the drainage or ponding of sewage or storm water. •Include safe play equipment and an area of shade. •Include fencing to protect from bodies of water or vehicular traffic.

Rule 109.11(4)a.

Kitchen appliance or microwaves: •Gas or electric ovens are not in program area. •Area housing kitchen appliances in program area is sectioned off and not counted in useable floor space.

Rule 109.11(7).

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).

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(4)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(4)d.

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).

All files contain: 1.Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2.Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3.Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4.Copies of national criminal history check results. 5.Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.

Rule 109.9(1)a.

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)b.

Undergo record check process if: 1.It is included in meeting the required child/staff ratio. 2.Has direct responsibility for a child or children. 3.Has access to child or children when no other staff is present.

Rule 109.6(5)c.

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

Rule 109.10(15)c.

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.

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.

Rule 109.11(7)b.

109.10(15)a

Rule 109.10(15)a.

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

Rule 109.10(15)c.

109.6(2)

Rule 109.6(2).

109.10(15)a

Rule 109.10(15)a.

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.

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

Rule 109.11(3)d.