DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE ABC SCHOOLHOUSE & CHILDCARE CENTER LLC

002447838

(573) 760-1600

120 HOLLY TREE LANE
FARMINGTON
MO  63640

THE ABC SCHOOLHOUSE & CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC



 

LARKINS, KIMBERLY DAWN

abcschoolhouse@att.net


RONDA TUSCHHOFF

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

80

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/15/2019

11:00 AM

1:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2354683091


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/26/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/26/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/26/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/26/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/27/2018
POLICIES 06/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 06/26/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/26/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/26/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 06/26/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/26/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/26/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/26/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 03/05/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/26/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/27/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/27/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/15/2018




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 9
Total Children 34
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Present: Denise Tidwell and Amy Becker.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Staff Present: Andrea Derousse and Amber Branson.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Present: Karen Gale (Cook)
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff Present: Kimberly Larkins (Director)
2 14 PRESCHOOL Staff Present: Jolene Rigdon and Kristy Eaves.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Staff Present: Latosha Carter.

 
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are two holes in the vinyl fencing that have sharp edges. In addition, there is cloth protruding through pea gravel.
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.

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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 was not in good condition in that the latch on the gate has come off. The gate will not fully close.
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.

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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
An exit located in the infant/toddler unit was blocked by a shelf that had been placed in the entryway of one infant/toddler room. The shelf prevented access to an egress door.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall keep passageways to all exits clear.

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Compliance Date
4/15/2019
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the metal climber, in the outdoor playground was unsafe as evidenced by a piece of the wood plank has broken. This has created a gap as well as jagged edges.
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.

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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: Latosha Carter must obtain 11 additional training hours for 2018; Kimberly Larkins must have 10 additional training hours on file to complete 2018 training hours; Danielle Heifner must have 10.5 additional training hours to complete 2018 training hours; Jolene Rigdon must have 3.5 additional training hours on file to complete 2018 training 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.

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Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by Kimberly Larkins does not have current safe sleep on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in section (3)(B) of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

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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
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 7/5/18.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a 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
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Compliance Date
4/15/2019
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Facility did not submit the 2018-2019 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled by January 15.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (D) states: The administrator of each day care facility shall prepare a record of immunization of each child enrolled in or attending the facility. An annual summary report shall be made by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled, using forms provided by the department (see 19 CSR 40-61.185). The immunization records shall be available for review by department personnel upon request.
Correction Required
Facility shall submit an annual summary report by January 15 showing the immunization status of each child enrolled.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/22/2019
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
Compliance
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requesting a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check for Latosha Carter, Andrea Derousse, Amy Becker, Karen Gale, Danielle Heifner, Kimberly Larkins, Denise Tidwell, Jolene Rigdon prior to January 31, 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules. 2. (3) states: A family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt child care facility that has child care staff members at the time this section becomes effective* shall request the results of a criminal background check for all child care staff members by January 31, 2019, unless the requirements of subsection 5 of this section are met by the child care provider and proof is submitted to the department of health and senior services by January 31, 2019.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of a criminal background check. A child care staff member(s), Hannah Bracket, Kristy Eaves, and Amber Branson, was/were employed/present prior to the provider requesting the results of a criminal background check.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 210.1080 Background checks required--definitions--procedures—ineligible for employment, when--exemption, when--emergency rules. 2. (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt child care facility, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department of health and senior services.
Correction Required
Required requests/results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

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