DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE DISCOVERY PLACE

000437941

(573) 634-3838

1448 AARON CT
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-2863

THE DISCOVERY PLACE



 

WINTON, SHARON LYN

sharonlynwinton@gmail.com

Incorporated

AMY BANNING

6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

57

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 41 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

07/18/2019

10:40 AM

12:19 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2360160325


DocumentDocument-Date
POLICIES 11/27/2001
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 03/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/12/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/30/1991
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/01/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/29/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 08/30/1991
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/09/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/12/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/01/1982
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 11/22/2013
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/01/1982
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/06/2018
APPLICATION 12/28/2017
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 01/05/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/05/2018
STAFF SHEET 01/05/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/10/2018




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 8
Total Children 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Heather
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Robin
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tiffany & Shianne
2 9 MIXED Libby & Abi with four children age two
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Patty, Office
1 10 PRESCHOOL Sharon

 
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for safe sleep training were not met as evidenced by Heather Armstrong and Robin Roberts did not complete safe sleep training in that the Safe Sleep Training had expired.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: expansion of recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 128, No. 5, November 1, 2011, and available from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Given Building S261, 89 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05405-0068, telephone number 802-656-2505, fax number 802-656-4844, or at www.pediatrics.aapublications.org/content/128/5/1030.full. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Center director, group child care home provider, and other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratios shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 Heather Armstrong, Elizabeth Beetem, Kathie Gooch, Robin Roberts, Tiffany Schaffer, Sharon Winton, Patricia Roper 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/18/2019
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