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Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers
Section 237A.19
Penalty
A person who establishes, conducts, manages, or operates a center without a license shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation after conviction, or notice from the department by certified mail of the violation, shall be considered a separate offense.
A person who establishes, conducts, manages, or operates a group day care home without registering under this chapter or who operates a family day care home contrary to section 237A.5, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation after conviction, or notice from the department by certified mail of the violation, is a separate offense. A single charge alleging continuing violation may be made in lieu of filing charges for each day of violation.