DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LITTLE EXPLORERS ACADEMY

002500672

(573) 701-4255

113 N LONG ST
BONNE TERRE
MO  63628-1519

THURMAN, TABATHA



 

THURMAN, TABATHA

TABBYTHURMAN28@GMAIL.COM


KELLY VIVIANO

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

01/24/2017

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2297316487


DocumentDocument-Date
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 06/27/2016
APPLICATION 12/28/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/10/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/28/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/28/2015
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/28/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/28/2015
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/09/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/01/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/28/2015
POLICIES 01/28/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 01/28/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/28/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/16/2016

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   5/26/2015



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 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal
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 Reviews were missing/out of date for the following provider/employees/adult household members: assistant Christian Cooper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 3 states: After the child care provider applies for renewal of the license, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal record review (CRR) from the Missouri State Highway Patrol for the child care provider, all persons employed by the child care provider, and all adult household members. The child care provider shall request a criminal record review within ten (10) days following the employment of any person and within ten (10) days after any adult becomes a household member. The department may request a criminal record review for any adult present in the family day care home 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/9/2017
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of background reviews. Reviews were missing/out of date for the following provider/other personnel/other household members: assistant Christian Cooper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 2 states: The child care provider, other personnel and other household members shall be screened for child abuse/neglect prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/10/2017
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there are 5 wading pools with ice in them.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 5 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
1/24/2017
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not review with staff use of fire extinguishers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 3 (B) 4 states: The use of fire extinguishers.
Correction Required
Facility must review emergency plan with staff as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The facility did not review with staff use of and response to fire alarms.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 3 (B) 3 states: The use of and response to fire alarms.
Correction Required
Facility must review emergency plan with staff as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The facility did not review with staff disaster procedures in the various possible emergency situations.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 3 (B) 2 states: Disaster drill procedures such as fire drill, tornado drill, carbon monoxide exposure, power failure, bomb threat, chemical spill, intruder training, and CPR or other medical procedures.
Correction Required
Facility must review emergency plan with staff as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The facility did not review with staff their duties and responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 3 (B) 1 states: Staff duties and responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
Correction Required
Facility must review emergency plan with staff as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by there wasn't an emergency plan in the science room, and preschool rooms 1 and 2.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 2 (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of first aid certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 1 (N) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file. At least one caregiver with the certification shall be on site as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of CPR certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 1 (N) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file. At least one caregiver with the certification shall be on site as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
Requirements for an approved assistant were not met as evidenced by the assistant present was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 3 (A) states: An approved assistant shall be available. If there is a change of assistants, the provider shall notify the Child Care Licensing Unit immediately.
Correction Required
An approved assistant shall be available as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
Violation
The provider did not complete safe sleep training within the required timeframe.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 5 (B) states: The provider and assistant(s) in a family child care home licensed prior to the effective date of this rule shall complete the safe sleep training described in section (5) 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
1/24/2017
Violation
The assistant did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering as evidenced by there wasn't ant evidence of safe sleep training at the facility for Christain Cooper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 5 (D) states: The provider and any assistant hired or volunteering at the facility after initial licensure shall complete the safe sleep training described in section (5) 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 8-01-2016.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports 2 (A) states: The provider shall require, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by there was no caregiver/volunteer attendance record.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports 7 states: Daily attendance records for all caregivers shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child and caregiver/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained/retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Parent and/or guardian was not notified upon request of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when. 7. states: All public, private, and parochial day care centers, preschools, and nursery schools shall notify the parent or guardian of each child at the time of initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility that the parent or guardian may request notice of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed. Beginning December 1, 2015, all public, private, and parochial day care centers, preschools, and nursery schools shall notify the parent or guardian of each child currently enrolled in or attending the facility that the parent or guardian may request notice of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed. Any public, private, or parochial day care center, preschool, or nursery school shall notify the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in or attending the facility, upon request, of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed.
Correction Required
Parent and/or guardian shall be notified upon request of whether there are children currently enrolled in or attending the facility for whom an immunization exemption has been filed.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/24/2017
RSMo 210.252 Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance