DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BETH ACADEMY LLC

002240391

(636) 928-0505

4301 KEATON CROSSING BLVD
O FALLON
MO  63368

BETH ACADEMY LLC



 

BETH, CARLA ANN

CARLA@BETHACADEMY.COM


LAURA ROGERS

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

164

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 42 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/25/2017

9:25 AM

12:58 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2316319688


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 12/23/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/09/2009
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 02/22/2011
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/23/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/23/2010
SAMPLE FORMS 12/28/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/23/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/23/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/23/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/23/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/28/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/23/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 12/28/2010
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/23/2010
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 12/23/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/17/2011
APPLICATION 09/23/2016
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/23/2016
STAFF SHEET 10/14/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/14/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/21/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/17/2016




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 11
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 26
Total Children 112
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Gabbert and Tina Leonard with children ages 4 months to 9 months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Reyna Kerr and Samantha Whiles with children ages 8 months to 1 year.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kristy Henry, Sara Cottingham, and Katelyn McSpadden with children ages 1-2 years.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Rachel Dairaghi with children ages 1-2 years.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Michelle Cosios and Dakota Dieckhoff with children ages 18 months to 2 years.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Maria Ruiz with children ages 18 months to 2 years.
2 13 MIXED Debbie Lord and Leslie Sage with three 2-year-olds and ten 3-year-olds.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Emily Podhorsky (assistant director), Stephanie Collins (administrative assistant), Carla Beth (managing member).
3 20 PRESCHOOL Kelsee Mairn, Kathy Abbott, and Shannon Fox with children ages 4-5 years.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Russ from Soccer Shots observed alone with children all age 3 years. Morgan Carlson came out and joined Russ from Soccer Shots after directed by assistant director, Emily Podhorsky.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Megan Moreland with children all age 3 years.
2 13 PRESCHOOL Haley Westbrook and Megan Perry with children ages 3-4 years.
3 10 TWO YEAR OLDS Dawn Morgan, Kelly Hannibal, and Maria Cornliuz with children all age 2 years.

 
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 fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: large plastic trash bags, one large bottle of hand sanitizer, and one aerosol bottle of Febreeze. The item(s) was/were located in the following places: plastic bags were in an unlocked, child-height drawer in the Butterfly room; hand sanitizer was on the children's hand-washing sink in the Rainbow room; Febreeze was on the children's hand-washing sink in the Sunshine room.
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
10/25/2017
Violation
The walls located near the bathroom in the Enchanted room, and in the Sunshine room near the exit to the outdoor play space was/were not clean as evidenced by there were large areas with visible dirt smudges on the walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the preschool playground has several large rocks protruding through the resilient material, as well as the edge of the concrete sidewalk is exposed which has sharp, jagged edges and poses a tripping hazard. In the side playground, the window ledge outside the Canary room has dried bird excrement.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in the Cupcake room and Butterfly room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there were several small areas of the walls with chipping paint.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility’s name, address and telephone number was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. A. states: The name, address, and telephone number of the facility;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2017
Violation
The facility’s list of emergency numbers was not posted in each room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (B) 1. B. states: A list of emergency numbers, including 911, if available, the fire department, police department, ambulance service, poison control center, and local radio station;
Correction Required
Facility must post information as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2017
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, two broken basketball hoops, in the side outdoor play space was not in good condition as evidenced by the basketball hoops were in pieces and had bird excrement on them.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, caregivers or other personnel: Russ from Soccer Shots.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) states: Volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, caregivers, and other personnel shall be screened for child abuse/neglect. The screening shall be requested by the provider within ten (10) days of any individual beginning employment or volunteering in the facility. Any investigated allegation of child abuse or neglect involving these persons in which the investigator finds reasonable cause to believe that the individual is the alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect shall be evaluated by the department. After review, the department may prohibit the person from being present in the facility during child care hours. A copy of the screening request and the response shall be filed in the employee's record.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of current background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 ratio: Russ from Soccer Shots.
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

Violation
Russ from Soccer Shots 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

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report was not on file for Russ from Soccer Shots as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Debbie Lord, Rhonda Bettey, and Russ from Soccer Shots.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by the medical exam for Kelsee Nairn clears patient for school/sports activities, and the medical exam for Megan Moreland only states "essential job functions." Neither of these medical exams include all of the required information on the department's medical exam form.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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
Medication was not stored out of children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (E) states: All medication shall be stored out of reach of children or in a locked container.
Correction Required
Medication shall be inaccessible to children and handled as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
10/25/2017
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