DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BLUE GOOSE CHILD CARE, LLC

002320349

(314) 704-0683

598 VIRGINIA AVE
ST LOUIS
MO  63119-4211

BLUE GOOSE CHILD CARE, LLC



 

GOBER, KAREN A

karengober@sbcglobal.net


LEATRICE L DIXON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

8

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 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 8 CHILDREN IN CARE, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS
 
Inspection Information

09/13/2018

7:05 AM

10:08 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2339556959


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/07/2011
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 01/10/2013
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 04/24/2012
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 02/01/2013
SAMPLE FORMS 10/21/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/21/2011
POLICIES 10/21/2011
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/21/2011
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/21/2011
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/21/2011
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 10/21/2011
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/21/2011
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/13/2018
APPLICATION 08/31/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/16/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/08/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 4
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 4 MIXED Karen Gober, Brian Gober and Heather Gober with children ages 1 to 5 years

 
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
The walls located (the door) to the basement stairwell was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a large hole, through which children could crawl in the door leading to the basement.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
Violation
Children were observed in the kitchen with no caregiver present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 2 (D) 4 states: Kitchens shall not be used for children's play activities unless the activities are part of the learning program and the children are supervised by adults.
Correction Required
Children shall not be in the kitchen except for supervised activities.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by hazards observed included a large piece of glass (2 " x 4" approx), lawn mower, wheel barrow, construction debris such as wood, downed tree branches, .
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
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 6 inches (there are 3 fence slats missing).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 1 states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: toaster with dangling cord, kitchen knife. The item(s) was/were located on the kitchen counter (children were unattended in the room).
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
9/13/2018
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by children were observed, unattended in the kitchen.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness 1 (A) states: The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency, including a written plan for:
Correction Required
Facility must have plan on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by there is no emergency plan onsite.
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

19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, large wooden play structure, in the new playground area was unsafe as evidenced by the slats on the top of the climber are constructed to allow climbing by the children. There is insufficient railing/barrier on the top sides to prevent children from going over the side. .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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 01.04.07 (Child 2 has no medical exam form).
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

19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not have a completed and signed form for related children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures 7 . states: If care is provided for children related to the provider who do not live in the home, the parent(s) shall complete and sign a form which is supplied by the department. The form shall be on file at the home before related children are accepted for care and shall contain the following identifying information:
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
Violation
The facility's written policies did not contain information pertaining to safe sleep practices for children less than 1 year of age.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures 1 states: The provider shall establish, implement and maintain written policies pertaining to the program goals, admission, safe sleep practices for children less than one (1) year of age, care and discharge of children, and shall provide a copy to the parent(s) at the time of enrollment.
Correction Required
The provider's written policies shall be provided to the parent(s) as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 1 (Child 6 is missing multiple doses) child(ren).
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports 2 (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/13/2018
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