DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING EXPRESS

002596132

(573) 883-9738

389 N 5TH ST
STE GENEVIEVE
MO  63670-1205

WEHNER, WENDY MARIE



 

WEHNER, WENDY MARIE

wehner33@hotmail.com


RONDA TUSCHHOFF

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

17

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

11/04/2019

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2368423420


DocumentDocument-Date
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/27/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 06/13/2016
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 06/13/2016
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/13/2016
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/27/2016
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/13/2016
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/10/2016
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/13/2016
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 06/27/2016
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/30/2016
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/13/2016
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/01/2016
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/25/2016
POLICIES 07/05/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/17/2019
APPLICATION 06/13/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/13/2018
STAFF SHEET 06/13/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/21/2019




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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by the resilient material used is unapproved in that there is bare earth in the fall zones of the climbing equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/3/2019
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there are several holes throughout 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
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Compliance Date
7/8/2019
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 fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" at the bottom.
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
7/15/2019
Violation
The facility has not met the requirements for fire and safety as evidenced by the annual inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (B) states: The premises shall conform to the fire and safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee and requirements for state or local zoning, building and sanitation.
Correction Required
The facility shall comply with fire and safety/zoning/sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/23/2019
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
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.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
9/3/2019
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
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 Wendy Wehner, LaJune Rottler, and Sharon Grither 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) (L) 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
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Compliance Date
9/3/2019
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
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance