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- 1. Child Care as a Profession Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
- 3. 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!
- 4. Child Care in Iowa Child Care in Iowa
- 5. Child Care Need in Iowa Demand exceeds supply Rural Turnover rate Both parents at work Child Care in Iowa
- 6. 533,669 children 12 and under 169,856total SPACES listed with CCR&R 363,813 potential children without care Child Care in Iowa
- 7. Qualities of Child Care Professionals Qualities of Child Care Professionals
- 8. Do you have? A love for children and a passion to see them thrive in a nurturing environment. Qualities of Child Care Professionals
- 9. 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
- 10. Copyright 2015 Made on tagxedo.com Think… Qualities of Child Care Professionals
- 11. Child Development Homes Child Development Homes (CDH)
- 12. 1. Child Development Homes (Registered) 2. Centers (Licensed) 3. Non-Registered Homes 4. Preschools 5. Family, Friends & Neighbors 5 TYPES OF Child Development Homes (CDH)
- 13. To Be a Child Development Home… Complete application Criminal record check Sexual offender registry check Fingerprinting Child abuse registry check Child Development Homes (CDH)
- 14. 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)
- 15. To Be a Child Development Home… Inspection • Spot checks by DHS (once a year) Child Development Homes (CDH)
- 16. 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)
- 17. 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)
- 18. 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
- 19. Child Development Home (1 provider) 8 children maximum capacity C1 WELCOME 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
- 20. Child Development Home (provider + co-provider) 16 children maximum capacity C2 WELCOME 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
- 21. 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)
- 22. Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
- 23. 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
- 24. Step 2: Contact Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral. 877-216-8481 www.iowaccrr.org Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
- 25. 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
- 26. Step 4: Join the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Healthy & Nutritious Food Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
- 27. Step 5: Meet with your Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC). Healthy & Safety Begin the Journey of Becoming a Quality CDH Provider
- 29. 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
- 30. Conclusion If your life inspires just one child... Your life has been a success. – Mark Desaux
- 31. Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral Find us on social media Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund Conclusion
Editor's Notes
- Hello and welcome to the Child Care as a Profession presentation. Today we want to open your eyes to a job path that you may have never considered – child care.
- In today’s presentation, we will review what child care looks like in the State of Iowa and why more quality child care options are needed. Second, we will go over the qualities it takes to become a quality child care provider. We will then dive into Child Development Homes and the importance of being registered. Lastly, we will go over how you can begin the process of becoming a CDH provider.
- Child Care in Iowa
- In most communities, especially in rural Iowa, the demand for child care far exceeds supply. With the high provider turnover rate, there is always a constant need for new, fresh and quality providers. Nowadays, both parents are working, thus needing child care (job security). We believe parents should have multiple options on where their children go to child care, but with such few providers, many parents may need to settle for what is available in their communities. Children are the most precious things in parents’ lives, and they should have the option of high quality child care. That is why we are here today; we are looking for individuals who may feel a calling to work with children and potentially see child care as a career path.
- Right now there is a tremendous need for more quality child care options in Iowa. There are around 533,669 children 12 and under in Iowa who may potentially need child care and only 169,856 TOTAL spaces listed with Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral. If you are as good at math as me, you will see that that leaves A LOT of children who may need child care without a place to go – 363,813.
- Qualities of Child Care Professionals
- Becoming a child care provider is not for everyone. Today we are going to go through qualities you may need to become a Child Development Home Provider. Let’s start by saying if you have, “A love for children and passion to see them thrive in a nurturing environment,” you may be well on your way to finding the right career for you!
- When we think of quality child care providers, we also think of them being, “A mature, patient person who is enthusiastic about working with children, enjoys teaching new skills and great at communicating with others.”
- Let’s dig deeper and see if becoming a child care provider is for you. Close your eyes and imagine yourself doing these things: Supervising play, instructing children in games, teaching children to draw/count/read/paint, changing diapers, handling behaviors, teaching good habits such as sharing/cleaning/handwashing/eating/resting/toileting, building children’s self-esteem/independence, attending to children’s physical/emotional/social/intellectual growth, preparing nutritious meals/snacks, reading to children, meeting/communicating with parents, monitoring emotional/behavioral issues, AND keeping records of children’s daily activity. This is just the tip of the iceberg when considering child care. But ultimately, your role is to ensure children are gaining the social and cognitive skills they need to be successful in school.
- Types of Child Development Homes
- As you can see, there are 5 types of care: Child Development Homes, which is what we will be focusing on, along with centers, unregulated homes, preschools and family/friends/neighbors.
- If you are considering becoming a Child Development Home provider, you will need to complete a state registration application form and provide information or experience for the level you are applying for. Registration requirements include a criminal record check, sexual offender registry check, fingerprinting on you and anyone over 18 in the household and a child abuse registry check on you, your assistant, your substitute, and any other members of your household 14 years of age or older. If all checks come back acceptable and you agree to comply with rules and regulations of the State of Iowa, you’ll receive a registration certificate in about 6 – 8 weeks. Registration and background checks are then renewed every 2 years.
- You must complete a minimum number of training hours to comply with DHS registration requirements. During your first year of registration you will need to have twelve hours of training; two of those hours must be in the area of “Health and Safety”. You will also need current certification of Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter training and current certification in infant, child and adult CPR and First Aid . Both Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid need to be completed within the first 3 months of registration. These two required trainings will not count towards the required 12 hours of continuing education training. Every year after your first year, you will need a minimum of 12 training hours.
- When you sign your registration application, you have committed to the DHS registration requirements and you are certifying to DHS that you are meeting all the requirements of the DHS checklist. DHS will conduct unannounced spot checks to evaluate whether or not your program meets the minimum registration requirements once per fiscal year, plus more if there are complaints to follow up on.
- There are four types of Child Development Homes. We will go through each type. Try to find one that would fit you!
- A Child Development Home A has a maximum capacity to care for 8 children. There is no experience required, and provider must be 18 years of age. Your home must be a non-smoking environment and follow the facility requirements on fire safety by having both fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
- CDH B’s are able to care for a maximum of 12 children. If more than 8 children present for more than 2 hours at a time, a DHS-approved assistant is required. The main provider must be at least 20 years old and have their high school diploma or GED. They also need to meet one of the following: 1) Have 2 years experience working directly with children in child care OR 2) Have their Child Development Associate (CDA) or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 1 year of experience working directly with children in child care. CDH B homes are different than CDH A homes because the home will have additional fire safety and spacing requirements, plus a quiet area for sick children.
- CDH C1’s are able to watch a maximum of 8 children. The provider must be at least 21 years old and must meet one of the following: 1) Have 5 years experience working directly with children in child care OR 2) Have their CDA or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 4 years of experience working directly with children in child care.
- CDH C2’s are able to watch a maximum of 16 children. The provider must be at least 21 years old and must meet one of the following: 1) Have 5 years experience working directly with children in child care OR 2) Have their CDA or 2 or 4 year degree in child care related field AND 4 years of experience working directly with children in child care. The co-provider must then meet the Category B requirements.
- When looking at the maximum capacity a Child Development Home can care for, please understand that there are rules regarding how many infants, non-school-age children and school-age children a provider can care for at one time. If you’d like to learn details, you can visit the DHS website at this link http://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/providerportal/.
- How to Begin the Journey of Becoming a CDH Provider
- To become a Child Development Home, contact DHS for a packet by calling 1-866-448-4605. or visiting their website dhs.iowa.gov for an application. Review the DHS requirements outlined in the packet, complete the state registration application form, provider information or experience for the level you are applying for and return it to the Des Moines DHS office.
- If you’d like assistance understanding the requirements, completing the application or have other questions, we recommend you contact Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral by calling the phone number 877-216-8481 or visiting the website iowaccrr.org. CCR&R is able to put you into contact with the people who can make this career go smoothly for you. CCR&R will then lead you to step #3.
- All 99 counties in Iowa have a Child Care Consultant. Consultants work alongside child care providers to create a quality child care program. They will work with you on the registration process and answer any questions you may have about rules, regulations, environment, ratios, the training registry, etc. As a child care provider, you are not alone. Child Care Consultants will continue to provide consultations to meet your individualized needs as long as your business is in operation.
- Each county has a CACFP sponsor who is able to start on a program that will help providers feed children healthy & nutritious snacks. This program will reimburse child care providers for serving healthy meals and snacks to children in their care up to age 12. This program helps providers increase their income without raising rates and helps children learn how to develop good eating habits.
- Some counties in Iowa have a Child Care Nurse Consultant available. They are experts in child health, child care and child safety. CCNCs work with child care homes and centers to answer questions about policies, programs and specific issues regarding the health and safety of children.
- Conclusion
- Iowa’s vision is that, “All children, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful.” In order for this vision to be met, there must be more quality child care options for parents. In order for quality child care to happen, individuals going into this profession must have the right qualities and passion. When considering starting your own child care business, choose the CDH option that best fits you, your home and your education. Reach out to DHS and Iowa CCR&R – they will put you on the right path to be successful. CCR&R will also get you in touch with wonderful resources such as the Child Care Consultants, Child & Adult Care Food Program and Child Care Nurse Consultants.
- The beauty in child care is that you can change the lives of so many children and make their childhood a happy and memorable one. So that is our challenge to you, go out and inspire a child.