Loud House Learning Center

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.

Staff hand washing: The center shall ensure staff demonstrate clean personal hygiene sufficient to prevent or minimize the transmission of illness or disease

Rule 109.10(5).

Program space must meet the following conditions: •Room must be arranged so as not to obstruct the direct observation of children by staff. •Individual covered mats, bed, or cots and appropriate bedding will be provided for all children who nap. •Equipment and materials are maintained in a sanitary manner. •Sufficient spacing must be maintained. •The center will have sufficient toilet articles for each child for hand washing.

Rule 109.11(2)b.

109.11(3)a

Rule 109.11(3)a.

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.

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

Rule 109.11(4)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.

Rule 109.11(8)b.

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.

Rule 109.11(8)c.

•Children under six months held or fed in sitting-up position. •Bottles not propped for any child, given to a child in a crib or left sleeping with a bottle. •Spoon feeding is adapted to developmental capabilities of child.

Rule 109.13(3)c.

Written policies on: •Enrollment and discharge. •Field trips and non-center activities. •Discipline/Behavior/Biting. •Nutrition. •Health and safety policies. •Transportation if applicable. •Assurance people do not have unauthorized access to children at the center. •Protecting children’s confidentiality.

Rule 109.4(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.

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)c.

All files contain sufficient information to allow the center to contact the parent or emergency contact at any time child is in center’s care as well as who can pick up the child as authorized by the parent.

Rule 109.9(2)a-c.

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.

All medications shall be stored in original containers with physician or pharmacist directions. Labels should be intact and stored so they are inaccessible to children and public. Nonprescription medications shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Rule 109.10(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.

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.

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.

Rule 109.11(7)c.

•Sufficient toilet articles are provided for handwashing. •Sufficient and safe indoor play equipment, materials, and furniture that conforms with CPSC or ASTM. •Play equipment, materials, and furniture meet the developmental, activity, and special needs of the children. •Room’s arrangement does not obstruct the direct observation of children. •Individual covered mats, beds, or cots, and appropriate bedding is provided for all children who nap. •Procedures are developed and implemented to maintain equipment and materials in a sanitary manner. •Sufficient spacing is maintained between equipment to reduce transmission of disease and allow ease of movement by children and staff to respond to activities and care needs. •Sanitary procedures are followed for use and storage of personal hygiene articles.

Rule 109.12(4).

•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).

•Sanitary and safe methods in food preparation, serving, and storage sufficient to prevent transmission of disease, infestation, and spoilage are followed. •Staff preparing food that have injuries on hands wear protective gloves. •Staff serving food use clean serving utensils and have clean hands/wear protective gloves.

Rule 109.15(5)b.

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).

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

Rule 109.7(2).

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.

Daily written records are maintained for each child under two years of age and include time periods slept, amount of/time food consumed, time/irregularities of elimination patterns, general disposition, and general summary of activities.

Rule 109.9(4).

109.10(1)a

Rule 109.10(1)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.

•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).

Postings are required for: •Mandatory reporter requirements. •Notice of availability of handbook. •Program activities. These shall be posted in area frequented by parents or public.

Rule 109.4(3)b.

Child Care Centers and Preschool Licensing Standards and Procedures shall be available in the center and a notice stating a copy is available for review. Contact information of the child care consultant shall be included in the notice.

Rule 109.4(5).

Ratio maintained during mealtimes and outdoor activities at the center.

Rule 109.8(2)e.

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.

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

Rule 109.9(2)g.