DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL, LLC

002652197

(573) 301-1458

1735 SOUTHWEST BLVD
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-2435

EARLY EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL, LLC

1735 SOUTHWEST BLVD UNIT A
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-2435

MILLER, BRITTANY NICOLE

earlyexplorersjc@gmail.com


SHELBY N KOETTING

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 15 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

05/31/2019

9:00 AM

11:29 AM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2357942955


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/10/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 03/29/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 03/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/01/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 03/29/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/25/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/29/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/16/2017
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/19/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/19/2017
POLICIES 03/29/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 03/29/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/01/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/26/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/26/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/27/2017
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 10/03/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/14/2019
STAFF SHEET 05/01/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/31/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/28/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/15/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 12
Total Children 52
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Darcy Sanders and Shaina Anderson
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Vanessa Bedwell and Madison James
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Brittany Miller and Jennifer Moss in office.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Barbara Wilkinson in the kitchen.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Lydia Pointer
1 9 PRESCHOOL Riley Bond
1 5 PRESCHOOL Amber Monteer
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Shawnee Farris
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Rylie Miller

 
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Brittany Miller, Jennifer Moss, Gary Griffin, Riley Bond, Julie Bruemmer, Shawnee Farris, Madison James, Stella Jeffries, Lydia Pointer, Darcy Sanders, and Barbara Wilkinson..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (4) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements, prior to renewal of the license.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the 4 year old room outside of the bathroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by 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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by trash on the playground.
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.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
5/31/2019
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
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by unfitted sheets on mattresses in infant room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address 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

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