DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A TOUCH ABOVE CHILDCARE LLC

002633190

(417) 736-4646

9379 E EVERGREEN ST
STRAFFORD
MO  65757

A TOUCH ABOVE CHILDCARE LLC

268 GEORGIA RD
STRAFFORD
MO  65757-8981

SCHATZER, MELISSA

atouchabovechildcare@kidsneed.net


ANGEL DONSON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

72

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

07/24/2019

9:00 AM

11:25 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2360647328


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/05/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/04/2017
POLICIES 12/05/2016
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/05/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/2016
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/05/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 12/05/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 12/05/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/05/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 12/05/2016
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/05/2016
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/05/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/02/2017
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/05/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 03/02/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 12/05/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/15/2018
APPLICATION 11/15/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/16/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/29/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/09/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/09/2019
STAFF SHEET 01/09/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/09/2019

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:20PM   5:20PM   3/3/2017



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 8
Total Children 55
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS
1 10 MIXED Two children were age two, the rest were three years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL
1 8 PRESCHOOL
1 7 PRESCHOOL
1 11 SCHOOL AGE
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS

 
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
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by utility door was unlocked.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that two electrical outlets did not have a cover.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2019
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: untied plastic bags. The item(s) was/were located two year old classroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
7/24/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by black tarp was exposed making it a tripping hazard.
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
Submit Documentation

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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for nonprescription medications were not met as evidenced by a medication was not labeled by the parent with the child's name.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (3) (D) states: All nonprescription medication shall be in the original container and labeled by the parent(s) with the child's name, and instructions for administration, including the times and amounts for dosages.
Correction Required
Medications shall be stored and labeled as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for requests/results of a criminal background check. A child care staff member(s), Karrina Schatzer and Jennifer Young, 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date