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:::excerpt Child care regulations vary by state, territory, program type, and location. This guide explains how parents and providers can find official licensing rules, inspection reports, complaint contacts, background-check requirements, local zoning and pe…
:::excerpt Families in the United States may be able to lower child care costs through state subsidies, Head Start, public prekindergarten, military fee assistance, employer benefits, tax credits, scholarships, and local programs. This guide explains how the …
:::excerpt A home daycare can offer a warm, personal setting, but quality varies from one provider to another. Learn how to evaluate licensing, caregiver interactions, supervision, household safety, visitors, daily routines, discipline, communication, and bac…
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Iowa Child Care Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Human ServicesDivision of Adult and Children Family Services
Bureau of Child Care and Community Services
Hoover Bldg., 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114
Phone: 515-281-0429
Web Site: http://dhs.iowa.gov/licensure-and-registration
Note: will refer to local licensing contacts
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