DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TEACHING TOTS LLC

002658762

(573) 915-3794

1254 PINE ST
LEADWOOD
MO  63653-1327

TEACHING TOTS LLC

334 RUE ORLEANS
BONNE TERRE
MO  63628-9289

THERRELL, AMY JO

ATHERRELL@WCR4.ORG


RONDA TUSCHHOFF

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

19 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

10/01/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2360679138


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 06/04/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/04/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 05/11/2017
STAFF SHEET 06/04/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/11/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/05/2017
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/05/2017
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/18/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/26/2017
POLICIES 07/26/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/26/2017
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 07/28/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/28/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/28/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/28/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/11/2017
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/2017
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/22/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/30/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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: Amy Therrell, Amanda Matthews, Jenifer Hobbs, Madison Dorsey.
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
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Compliance Date
10/1/2019
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 front room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by there is a small hole next to an outlet plate.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/26/2019
Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located children must walk through unfenced space to access the outdoor playground. Children have access to a road, a/c unit, concrete area with protruding rebar and glass, crawl space, etc..
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

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Compliance Date
7/5/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there is poison ivy, and a sticker plan that is accessible to children.
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.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's written plan does not consider the types of disasters or emergencies likely to affect the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (B) 3. states: The types of disasters or emergencies likely to affect the area;
Correction Required
Facilities emergency plan should consider all contingencies.

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Compliance Date
7/15/2019
Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (3) (A) states: The licensee shall ensure that the facility has on file documentation that, at least every three (3) months, all staff and children at the facility have participated in a disaster or emergency drill based on the facility's disaster and emergency plan.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

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Compliance Date
7/19/2019
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for documentation of 12 clock hours of annual training were not met as evidenced by there were insufficient training documents on file. The staff listed need the following documentation: Amanda Matthews needs 3 additional training hours to complete 2018 requirements.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each year of employment in training which is approved by the department in - health, safety, nutrition, guidance and discipline, appropriate activities and learning experiences for children, positive communication and interaction with parents, planning and setting up an appropriate environment for children, professional and administrative practices, or other child related areas.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

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Compliance Date
10/1/2019
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
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as required as evidenced by caregiver/volunteer attendance records were not maintained/kept on file for one year.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (7) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Caregiver/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained/retained as required.

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Compliance Date
7/2/2019
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