DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING UNDER THE SON PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE

002527779

(573) 764-4919

450 E FITZGERALD AVE
GERALD
MO  63037-2520

LEARNING UNDER THE SON PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE



 

VOGT, SUSAN

lutspcc2015@gmail.com

Incorporated

CARON AHLEMEYER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

10/03/2018

9:04 AM

10:33 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2341278553


DocumentDocument-Date
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/30/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/30/2016
APPLICATION 11/09/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/18/2015
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/09/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/09/2017
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/02/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/19/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/12/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/12/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/18/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/18/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/18/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/24/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 11/24/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/07/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/24/2015
POLICIES 11/24/2015




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 16
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 2
Total Children 11
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 11 MIXED three 1-year-olds, five 2-year-olds, two 3-year-olds, and one 5-year-old with Maria Garth & Brenda Baumbach Director was not 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
Compliance
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 the chest freezer was not locked or latched and a mop bucket of dirty water was accessible in the walkway to the outdoor playspace.
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
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Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for state or local sanitation as evidenced by the sanitation inspection conducted on 10/1/2018 was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

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Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach and spray cleaners. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked closet in the walkway to the outdoor playspace.
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
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Violation
The ceilings located the infant room and the front foyer area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by at the 5/30/2018 inspection, brown water stained tile in the back right corner (infant room) and on right side of the foyer. At the 10/3/2018 inspection, there was not evidence that this violation was corrected. Ms. Brenda stated that while she did fix both ceiling tiles, both now have problems again.
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
There was evidence of insects in the kitchen, the front lobby, and the preschool room (gnats).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 7 inches .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/3/2018
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in all rooms on the floors.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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 large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the openings measured 10 inches near the rear gate area. The bottom of the fencing can be pushed out and open allowing a child to elope.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by the fire safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2018 was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by a fitted sheet was not used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. D. states: The crib mattress or playpen pad shall be sized correctly to the crib or playpen, in good condition, waterproof and kept clean and dry, be firm and maintain its shape even when the fitted sheet designated for that model is used, such that there are no gaps between the mattress and the side of the crib or playpen. Only fitted sheets shall be used. Only fitted sheet shall be used and shall be changed immediately when soiled or wet.
Correction Required
Sleeping equipment shall meet safety and sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/3/2018
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: Tamara Garth, Brenda Baumbach, Maria Garth, Angie Schuenmeyer, and Hope Sullivan (Ms. Brenda stated no longer employed).
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
10/3/2018
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: Tamara Garth, Brenda Baumbach, Maria Garth, Angie Schuenmeyer, and Hope Sullivan (Ms. Brenda stated no longer employed).
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/3/2018
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. 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. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification and approved by the department. 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty as required, as evidenced by at the 5/30/2018 inspection the approved director had no attendance records on site to verify her work hours. At the 10/3/2018 inspection, attendance was observed but did not indicate Ms. Susan worked 40 hours each week. Additionally, Ms. Susan was not present for today's inspection and due to staff being needed for ratios it was difficult for Ms. Brenda (in charge) to complete the Director's duties while still maintain ratios and supervising children. Ms. Brenda had to continuously keep leaving the group to obtain documents in the front office and therefore it was decided that instead of continuing to look, she would stay in the classroom. Additionally, Ms. Brenda stated that today may be Susan Vogt's last day. She will contact CCFS Dixon with more information.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group day care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group day care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group day care home provider shall be routinely on duty as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
In the absence of the center director, there was no responsible individual designated to be in charge of the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 4. states: In the absence of the center director or group day care home provider, another responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility.
Correction Required
A responsible individual shall be designated to be in charge of the facility when the director/group day care home provider is not present.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
10/3/2018
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: Brenda Baumbach needs 9 additional hours, Susan Vogt needs 1 additional hour, Maria Garth needs 8 additional hours and Angie Schuenmeyer needs 12 additional 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
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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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The daily activities for preschool and school-age children did not include developmentally appropriate play experience and activities as evidenced by upon arrival at 9:04am, all eleven children were observed sitting in the main preschool room watching television. Three toddlers and one 2-year-old was required to sit strapped into high chairs to watch television without any other toys. One toddler was observed pulling on another child's high chair for something to do and one 2-year-old appeared to be trying to climb out of the high chair. At 9:25am CCS Ahlemeyer asked Ms. Maria how long she was going to require the toddlers to stay seated in the seats. Ms. Maria stated that she has never required the toddlers to sit in the high chairs before today. This was the first time this was ever done. Ms. Maria proceeded to let the children out of the high chairs and let them play..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (2) (B) 1. states: Developmentally appropriate play experiences and activities planned to meet the interests, needs, and desires of the children;
Correction Required
Daily activities for preschool and school-age children shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The daily activities for infants and toddlers did not include developmental and exploratory play experiences.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program (2) (C) 1. states: Developmental and exploratory play experiences and free choices of play appropriate to the interests, needs, and desires of infants and toddlers;
Correction Required
The facility shall provide appropriate activities for infants/toddlers as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.192 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 one child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 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 immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the 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 on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Infant formulas and special baby foods provided by parents were not labeled.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service (2) (C) states: If preferred, formulas and special baby foods may be provided by the parent(s) with individual identification on each container.
Correction Required
Formula and food, provided by parents, shall be appropriately identified.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
10/3/2018
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.222 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 30-62.222 Records and Reports (7) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained/retained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by Ms. Susan took her own file and Ms. Brenda's out of the building.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (16) states: All records shall be available in the facility for inspection by the department upon request.
Correction Required
Records shall be available at the facility for inspection.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance