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Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency has not established a standard for building and physical premises safety, including the identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic for licensed centers, as required by 98.41(a)(1)(v). (Plan Questions 5.3.5ai, 5.3.5bi, and 5.3.5ci) • The Lead Agency does not require an annual unannounced inspection for licensed centers for compliance with a standard for building and physical premises safety, including the identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, as required by 98.42(b)(2)(i)(B). (Plan Question 5.5.1aii) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/01/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 Draft new language for Iowa Administrative Code (Chapter 441.109) to include safety standards for identification and protection from bodies of water and vehicular traffic. 10/01/2024 2 Finalize Iowa Administrative Code (Chapter 441.109) for licensed centers to include a safety standard for identification and protection from bodies of water and vehicular traffic. 07/01/2025 3 Update Child Care Center Licensing Standards and Procedures document (COMM 204) to remove the term recommendation and provide 07/01/2025 clarified guidance to child care center staff regarding licensing standards. 4 Update compliance checklist used by licensing inspectors to reflect the updated licensing standards in Iowa Administrative Code (Chapter 441.109) 07/01/2025