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Child Care as a Profession
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
Welcome!Welcome!
Today’s Presentation Child care in Iowa Qualities of child care professionals Child Development Homes (CDH) Begin the journey of becoming a quality CDH provider
Welcome!
Child Care in Iowa
Child Care in Iowa
Child Care Need in Iowa
Demand exceeds supply Rural Turnover rate Both parents at work
Child Care in Iowa
Do The Math!
533,669 children 12 and under
169,856 total SPACES listed with CCR&R
363,813 potential children without care
Child Care in Iowa
Qualities of Child Care Professionals
Qualities of Child Care Professionals
Do you have?
A love for children and a passion to see them thrive in a nurturing environment.
Qualities of Child Care Professionals
Are you?A mature, patient person who is enthusiastic about
working with children, enjoys teaching new skills and great at communicating with others.
Qualities of Child Care Professionals
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Think…Qualities of Child Care Professionals
Child Development Homes
Child Development Homes (CDH)
1. Child Development Homes (Registered)2. Centers (Licensed) 3. Non-Registered Homes4. Preschools5. Family, Friends & Neighbors
5 TYPES OF
Child Development Homes (CDH)
To Be a Child Development Home…
Complete application Criminal record check Sexual offender registry check Fingerprinting Child abuse registry check
Child Development Homes (CDH)
To Be a Child Development Home… Training is required
• 1st year 12 hours training (2 health & safety) Current certification of Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter training Current certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid
• Every year after Minimum of 12 hours
Child Development Homes (CDH)
To Be a Child Development Home… Inspection
• Spot checks by DHS (once a year)
Child Development Homes (CDH)
4 Types of Child Development Homes Child Development Home A Child Development Home B Child Development Home C1 (1 provider) Child Development Home C2 (2 providers)
Child Development Homes (CDH)
Child Development Home
8 children maximum capacity
AWELCOME
Child Development Homes (CDH)
Category Provider Qualifications Facility Requirements
A
· 18 years old· 3 reference letters
· No smoking allowed· Fire safety:
– Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC or higher on every child occupied level)
– Smoke detectors (every child occupied room and top of every stairwell)
Child Development Home
12 children maximum capacity
BWELCOME
Child Development Homes (CDH)
B
· 20 years old· High school diploma or GED· Meet one of the following:
2 years experience working directly with children in child care
-OR-Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 1 year of experience working directly with children in child care
-AND-DHS approved assistant must be 14+ yrs
· 35 sq ft of child space/child indoors· 50 sq ft of child space/child outdoors· Quiet area for sick children· No smoking allowed· Fire safety:
– Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC or higher on every child occupied level)
– Smoke detectors (every child occupied room and top of every stairwell)
– Two direct exits from main level– In addition to inside stairway, a direct exit from child
occupied basement or 2nd floor– Child care is not provided above 2nd floor
Category Provider Qualifications Facility Requirements
Child Development Home (1 provider)
8 children maximum capacity
C1WELCOME
Child Development Homes (CDH)
C
· 21 years old· High school diploma or GED· Meet one of the following:
5 years experience working directly with children in child care
-OR-Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 4 years of experience working directly with children in child care
· 35 sq ft of child space/child indoors· 50 sq ft of child space/child outdoors· Quiet area for sick children· No smoking allowed· Fire safety:
– Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC or higher on every child occupied level)
– Smoke detectors (every child occupied room and top of every stairwell)
– Two direct exits from main level– In addition to inside stairway, a direct exit from
child occupied basement or 2nd floor– Child care is not provided above 2nd floor
Category Provider Qualifications Facility Requirements
Child Development Home (provider + co-provider)
16 children maximum capacity
C2WELCOME
Child Development Homes (CDH)
C
· 21 years old· High school diploma or GED· Meet one of the following:
5 years experience working directly with children in child care
-OR-Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 4 years of experience working directly with children in child care
-AND-Co-provider must meet Category B requirements
· 35 sq ft of child space/child indoors· 50 sq ft of child space/child outdoors· Quiet area for sick children· No smoking allowed· Fire safety:
– Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC or higher on every child occupied level)
– Smoke detectors (every child occupied room and top of every stairwell)
– Two direct exits from main level– In addition to inside stairway, a direct exit from
child occupied basement or 2nd floor– Child care is not provided above 2nd floor
Category Provider Qualifications Facility Requirements
Note: When considering maximum capacity, there are rules
regarding how many infants, non-school-age children and school-age children a provider can care for at one time.
Visit the DHS website for details: http://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/providerportal/
Child Development Homes (CDH)
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Step 1:Contact the Department of Human Services office
in Des Moines for a packet.1-866-448-4605
http://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/providerportal/
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Step 2:Contact Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral.
877-216-8481www.iowaccrr.org
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Step 3:Get in touch with the Child Care Consultant (CCC) in your area.
Registration Process
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Step 4:Join the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Healthy & Nutritious Food
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
Step 5:Meet with your Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC).
Healthy & Safety
Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
ConclusionConclusion
Child Care… Iowa needs more quality care Need qualified providers Child Development Homes The journey to a quality child care business begins with:
• Department of Human Services• Iowa CCR&R• Child Care Consultants• Child & Adult Care Food Program• Child Care Nurse Consultants
Conclusion
Conclusion
If your life inspires just one child... Your life has been a success.
– Mark Desaux
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
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Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund
Conclusion
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