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


MELISSA JILL SMITH

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

07/20/2017

12:29 PM

1:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2309602053


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: 7
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 1
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED One child under 2 years. One related child also present.

 
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no soap.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 2 (C) 1 C states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/20/2017
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: soiled mop. The item(s) was/were located in the bathtub in the bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (J) 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
7/20/2017
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by a large trashcan full of trash, including dirty diapers, is on the playground with no lid. Children have access to the trash.
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

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by back bathroom being used as a storeroom was unlocked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there were dirty dishes piled on the sinks and on the countertops. The provider stated they have been there for a couple of days.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (J) 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
7/20/2017
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 2 (C) 1 C states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the front main room (both doors), used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 4 (F) states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Toys and equipment was observed on the stair landing.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 4 (I) states: Stairways, landings, and ramps shall be free of all objects.
Correction Required
Steps/landings/ramps shall be free of objects.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care 4 (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.252 Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance