DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE, LLC

002664675

(573) 546-5566

305 HWY 21 NORTH
PILOT KNOB
MO  63663

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE, LLC

PO BOX 488
PILOT KNOB
MO  63663-0488

SCHNEDLER, MEGAN LEA

MSCHNEDLER9311@HOTMAIL.COM


RONDA TUSCHHOFF

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

40

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

01/30/2019

10:20 AM

11:34 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2349392866


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/21/2017
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/17/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/30/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/07/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/07/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/20/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/19/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/20/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/20/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/20/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/07/2017
POLICIES 07/20/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 08/31/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/07/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/31/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/31/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/31/2017
APPLICATION 07/20/2017
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 06/20/2017
STAFF SHEET 06/20/2017




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Present: Nancy Inman.
2 17 MIXED Staff Present: Patricia Paulin and Heather Dunn. Children Present: 17 children including 4 children 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 premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there are no curb stops to prevent vehicles from running into the fence or the side of the building.
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

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
Violation
The use of potty chairs/junior commode/adaptor seat did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was no potty chair/junior commode/adaptor seat provided.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (C) 2. states: One (1) potty chair, junior commode or toilet with an adapter seat shall be provided for every four (4) children being toilet trained. Potty chairs shall be located in the bathroom and shall be emptied, cleaned and disinfected after each use.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide and clean/sanitize potty training equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
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 feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, the cube climber, in the outdoor playground was not free of loose parts as evidenced by the platform is ripped and poses a pinching hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the playhouse, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the "wall area" is no longer secured. This poses a pinching hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the little tikes climber with the pink tunnel, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic is torn/ripped and presents a laceration hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
Violation
Outdoor play equipment, the large canopy had 1 stake protruding vertically from the metal frame, was not safe as evidenced by exposed bolts or screws were not recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (H) states: Exposed bolts and screws shall be recessed into the frame, covered or filed to avoid sharp edges.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Nancy Inman must have 6 additional hours to meet 2018 requirements; Megan Schnedler and Michele Strange must have 9.5 additional training hours on file to complete 2018 requirements.
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

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include date care begins and ends.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (A) states: The child's full name, address, birth-date and the date care begins and ends;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
2 child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
1/30/2019
Violation
Enrollment, medical and attendance records were removed from the facility during hours the facility is open and operating.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (8) states: All enrollment records, medical examination records and attendance records shall be filed in a place known to caregivers and shall be accessible at all times. Records shall not be in a locked area or removed from the facility during the hours the facility is open and operating.
Correction Required
All required records shall be kept on file at the facility and accessible at all times.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Records were not available for inspection by the department upon request as evidenced by the children's records and staff records were not on the premises. Children's emergency documentation was on site.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Not Observed
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Not Observed