Iowa ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current Iowa HHS license posted conspicuously

Ref: IAC 441-109.4

Certificate of occupancy available

Ref: IAC 441-109.5

Fire inspection report current

Ref: IAC 441-109.5

Health inspection certificate posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.5

Liability insurance documentation current

Ref: IAC 441-109.5

Parent handbook available and current

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

Child records complete and accessible

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

Incident/accident reports documented

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

HHS complaint investigation procedures posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.4

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Emergency phone numbers posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Poison control number posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Medications stored properly and locked

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Immunization records current (IRIS verified)

Ref: Iowa Code 139A

Hand washing procedures posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Diapering/toileting area sanitary

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Cribs meet safety standards

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Cleaning supplies stored locked away from children

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Hazardous materials inaccessible to children

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Outlet covers installed throughout facility

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Water temperature safe (120°F or below)

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Food handling and storage meets standards

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

SING background checks current for all staff

Ref: IAC 441-109.6

Child/dependent adult abuse registry checks complete

Ref: IAC 441-109.6

Director qualifications documented

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

Lead caregiver qualifications documented

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

Pediatric CPR certifications current

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

First aid certifications current

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

Mandatory reporter training completed

Ref: Iowa Code 232.69

Annual training hours documented (6 hours minimum)

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

Child Care Essentials training completed (new staff)

Ref: IAC 441-109.7

Safe sleep training documented (infant caregivers)

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Food safety training current (food prep staff)

Ref: IAC 441-109.12

Staff personnel files complete

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Tornado drill records current (monthly Mar-Sep)

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Full evacuation drill completed (annual)

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Smoke detectors functional

Ref: IAC 441-109.10

Emergency contact information for all children accessible

Ref: IAC 441-109.8

Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Outdoor play area safe and enclosed

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

Children supervised at all times

Ref: IAC 441-109.11

QRS rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Iowa QRS