DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITY ACADEMY 2

002710641

(573) 778-9948

4482 HIGHWAY PP
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-1551

UNITY ACADEMY LLC



 


asisson3@hotmail.com


KATHY HARRIS

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

48

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

12 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 6 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/13/2019

11:25 AM

12:05 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2358505309


DocumentDocument-Date
SANITATION INSPECTION 03/15/2019
APPLICATION 10/11/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/11/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/11/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 11/05/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/05/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/05/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/19/2018
STAFF SHEET 11/05/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/05/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/05/2018
POLICIES 11/05/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/19/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/05/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/05/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/21/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/19/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/21/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/19/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/19/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 11/19/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/19/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 6
Total Children 30
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
1 10 PRESCHOOL
2 11 TWO YEAR OLDS

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 1 child/ children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. A. states: An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide sleeping equipment and bedding as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/13/2019
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by :Alexis and Kelse, caregivers in the two-year-old room, required children to sit on a rug and wait for lunch for over 15 minutes without any toys or activities. When the children became restless, the caregivers yelled at them for not sitting quietly and for becoming aggressive toward each other.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/13/2019
Violation
The center director was not certified by the Section for Child Care Regulation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (B) 1. F. states: Official verification of the education and experience of the group day care home provider or center director shall be on file with the Child Care Licensing Unit prior to beginning employment.
Correction Required
The director of the facility shall be certified by the Section for Child Care Regulation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The Day care center director was not certified by the Section for Child Care Regulation as evidence by : approval is pending a comprehensive background screening.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (B) 3. B. states: Day care center directors employed after the effective date of these rules shall meet the following education or experience requirements, or both, as determined by the licensed capacity of the center in which they are to serve:
Correction Required
The director of the facility shall be certified by the Section for Child Care Regulation.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver was not sensitive to the capabilities, interests and problems of children in care as evidenced by : preschool caregiver Alex could be heard through the closed classroom door yelling at children to lay down on their cots. In addition, to one child, she yelled, "You should have went to the bathroom when I told you to go." The child kept saying he had to go "pooh." In addition, as I stood out in the foyer, I could hear staff in both preschool classrooms yelling loudly at children to lay down. I asked the 2-year-old caregivers if they had received any training on dealing with children, per last inspection discussion, and they stated they had not. Therefore, because yelling continues and no training has been given, this remains an open violation. It should be noted that resources for training have been offered to the facility acting director, Lexy Sisson.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (E) states: Caregivers shall have knowledge of the needs of children and shall be sensitive to the capabilities, interests, and problems of children in care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall meet child care personnel requirements.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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