DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

SMART START LEARNING CENTER, LLC

002038897

(636) 462-7678

80 TROY BUSINESS PARK DR
TROY
MO  63379

SMART START LEARNING CENTER LLC



 

MCELROY, SHANNA LYNN

SMARTSTARTLC@YAHOO.COM


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/31/2017

12:05 PM

1:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2296727576


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/03/2007
SAMPLE FORMS 08/10/2007
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/03/2007
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/03/2007
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/02/2008
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 07/02/2012
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/02/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/03/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/27/2007
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/18/2007
POLICIES 07/13/2007
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/27/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/27/2006
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/03/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/22/2007
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/22/2014
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/24/2014
STAFF SHEET 06/23/2016
APPLICATION 06/23/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/23/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 6
Total Children 32
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lauren is the caregiver.
1 1 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Shanna is the caregiver.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kayla and Lauren K. are the caregivers.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Brittany is the caregiver.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Taylor is the caregiver.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a television was sitting on a low shelf where children might pull it over and injure themselves. The provider moved the television during the inspection to a more stable table where it would not fall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/31/2017
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. The item(s) was/were located under the sink in the infant bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/31/2017
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 8 inches under the fence in the infant playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by standing water in the tire in the preschool playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Lauren K - 5 hours, Brittany - 9 hours, Katie - 8 hours, Lauren R. - 9 hours, Taylor - .75 hours, Kayla - 9 hours, Shari - 8 hours, Shanna - 9 hours, and Amanda - 3 hours for 2016.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Amanda Clark, hired on 10/5/16, did not complete safe sleep training within the required timeframe.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (B) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratio in a group child care home or child care center, licensed prior to the effective date of this rule, shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within three (3) months of the effective date of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be completed as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with instructions for administration including times and dosage amounts.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
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