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Each dog or cat in the household shall undergo an annual health examination by a licensed veterinarian. Acceptable veterinary examinations shall be documented on Form 470-5153, Veterinary Health Certificate. This examination shall verify that the animal’s routine immunizations, particularly rabies, are current and that the animal shows no evidence of endoparasites (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms) and ectoparasites (fleas, mites, ticks, lice).
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Each pet bird in the household shall be purchased from a dealer licensed by the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship and shall be examined by a veterinarian to verify that it is free of infectious diseases. Acceptable veterinary examinations shall be documented on Form 470-5153, Veterinary Health Certificate. Children shall not handle pet birds.
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Aquariums shall be well maintained and installed in a manner that prevents children from accessing the water or pulling over a tank.
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All animal waste shall be immediately removed from the children’s areas and properly disposed of. Children shall not perform any feeding or care of pets or cleanup of pet waste.
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These need to be turned in by December 20, 2024. In regards to the physicals on the adults, please send photo verification of completed physicals to 712-435-0576. These need to be turned in by December 20, 2024. Non-compliance with any of the mandated requirements listed above may lead to the cancellation or revocation of your Child Development Home Registration. Please take whatever steps are necessary to completely address each of the violations noted above. It is essential you correct all above-mentioned violations. Please do not hesitate to contact me at DHS at 712-435-0576 or [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Stacy Burris Social Worker II Sheila Aunspach Social Work Supervisor Always Remember: 470-5431 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114 Iowa Department of Health And Human Services Kim Reynolds Adam Gregg Kelly K. Garcia Governor Lt. Governor Director Child Care Resource and Referral is an excellent resource for providers to access training options and support in your area. You can reach Child Care Resource and Referral at 877-216-8481 As you plan your future trainings to meet your 24 hours of training requirement, please remember that you can access the approved training by going to http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child_Care/Professional_Development.html You may also access training at: https://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/trainingregistry/ All providers need to maintain compliance with rules set out in Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 110, which includes: 441 IAC 110.5(1): Check with the appropriate authorities to determine how the following local, state, or federal laws apply to you: • Zoning code • Building code • Fire code • Business license • State and federal income tax • Unemployment insurance • Worker’s Compensation • Minimum wage and hour requirements • OSHA • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 470-5431 (Rev. 8/17) 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0114