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

07/14/2017

10:30 AM

12:29 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2301762453


DocumentDocument-Date
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/14/2017
APPLICATION 05/24/2017
STAFF SHEET 05/24/2017
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 04/26/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/24/2017
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   5:00PM   2/22/2017
  7:15AM   8:00AM   2/22/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 3
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff: Jessica Marcum
2 8 MIXED Staff Present: Chelsea Gwatney and Jessica Marcum. Children Present: 2 children age 2 years present; 2 school-age children present; 3 preschool children present.

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 there are crates stacked that are not secured that poses a falling hazard to children.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2017
Violation
An animal, a turtle, which may pose a threat was accessible to the children in care as evidenced by the turtle is kept inside the facility. Turtles are not allowed due to the possibility of transmitting salmonella.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (8) (A) states: Animals which may pose a threat to the health or safety of children shall not be permitted on the premises or shall be penned securely in an area which is inaccessible to the children.
Correction Required
Potentially dangerous animals shall be inaccessible to the children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2017
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: Chelsea Gwaltney needs 4.5 additional hours; Carol Reynolds needs 4.5 additional training hours; Ginger Gazaway needs 3.5 additional training hours.
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
Brittany Fettig 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
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Compliance
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