DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

MVCAA HIGGINSVILLE HEAD START CENTER

000744118

(660) 584-6334

15 E 22ND ST
HIGGINSVILLE
MO  64037

MISSOURI VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY



 

MONROE, TARA GAIL

MONROET@MVCAA.NET

Incorporated

AMY C KENNEDY

36 MONTHS - 5 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

05/02/2019

12:20 PM

2:35 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2356119311


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 11/15/2017
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/06/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/06/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/02/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/07/1995
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/07/1995
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/07/1995
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/1995
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/05/1995
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/07/1995
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/05/1995
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/05/1995
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/13/1995
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 11/09/2011
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/05/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/05/2018




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 2
Total Children 15
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 15 PRESCHOOL

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the SCCR office information was not posted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (P) states: The address and telephone number of the Child Care Licensing Unit shall be posted near the license.
Correction Required
The facility's local SCCR office address and phone number shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner, board president or chairperson, or his/her designee was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (3) (R) states: The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the facility owner(s), or the board president or chairperson, or his/her designee shall be posted prominently near the license.
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner/board president/chairperson/designee shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by kitchen gate was open.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) 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
5/2/2019
Violation
The walls located hallway leading upstairs and bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there was 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
Submit Documentation

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 disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for childcare as evidenced by there was not a plan in the cubby room, dining room, bathroom and basement.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and 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

Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in the office.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster and 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 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, lock on gate, in kitchen was not in good condition as evidenced by it was broke off.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check for Jessica Bufford had not completed her fingerprinting prior to their employment or presence in a group child care home/child care center.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) states: The provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for child care staff members as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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
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
Compliance
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
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.
Compliance