DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE SHEPHERDS TREE HOUSE,LLC

002423201

(417) 778-6003

308 SHEPHERDS LANE
ALTON
MO  65606

THE SHEPHERDS TREE HOUSE, LLC

PO BOX 429
ALTON
MO  65606-0429

GAZAWAY, VIRGINIA MAY

shepherdstreehouse@outlook.com


RONDA TUSCHHOFF

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

11/01/2016

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N/A

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COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

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DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 05/11/2015
STAFF SHEET 09/05/2013
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/26/2013
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/04/2013
POLICIES 08/26/2013
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/26/2013
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/26/2013
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 09/05/2013
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/26/2013
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/26/2013
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/21/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/11/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 08/26/2013
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/23/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/26/2013
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/26/2013
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/26/2013
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/26/2013
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/05/2013

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:45PM   5:45PM   9/5/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following owner(s), board president or chairperson, center director or group day care home provider, employees or volunteers counted in staff/child ration: Michaela King (background screening has been received, but director unable to find).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (L) . states: The child care provider shall request and have on file the results of a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol as defined by 19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information and 19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal. The child care provider shall request a criminal record review within ten (10) days following a change of the facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, the center director or group day care home provider, employees of the provider, or volunteers counted in staff/child ratios. The department may request a criminal record review from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for any adult present in the facility when child care children are present. The criminal record reviews shall include records of criminal convictions, pending criminal charges, and suspended imposition of sentence during the term of probation. Requests for criminal record reviews shall be made on a form provided by the highway patrol.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/26/2016
Violation
Michaela King did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (D) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/26/2016
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline were not used as evidenced by Carol Reynolds, staff, said she would spank her grandchild. There are no related children at facility because of LLC organization; therefore, even threats of physical punishment are not allowed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (1) (C) 3. states: Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
Correction Required
Constructive, age-appropriate discipline shall be used; no physical punishment is permitted.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/26/2016
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Drinking water was not conveniently located for children's use as evidenced by children were not free to drink as they wish.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (1) (L) states: Drinking water shall be located conveniently near playrooms and the playground so children may be free to drink as they wish. Water fountains or individual cups shall be used.
Correction Required
Drinking water shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/28/2016
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance