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Iowa Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of January 21, 2010

Iowa has two different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
Chapter 109: Child Care Centers 1/1/2009
Chapter 110: Child Development Homes 11/1/2009

Please note: Some cities and/or counties in Iowa have additional regulations. Please check with your city and county government for more information.

State Licensing Contact

Child Care Unit
Iowa Department of Human Services
DHS Division of Child and Family Services
1305 E. Walnut Street, 5th floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0114

Phone: (515) 281-0390
Web Page: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/policyanalysis/RulesPages/RulesChap.htm


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