DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LITTLE EXPLORERS ACADEMY

002500672

(573) 701-4255

113 N LONG ST
BONNE TERRE
MO  63628-1519

THURMAN, TABATHA



 

THURMAN, TABATHA

TABBYTHURMAN28@GMAIL.COM


KAYLA TODARO

BIRTH - 10 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

08/12/2019

10:00 AM

11:22 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2370101930


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/10/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/28/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/28/2015
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/28/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/28/2015
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 01/28/2015
POLICIES 01/28/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 01/28/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/28/2015
APPLICATION 01/15/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/15/2019
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 06/27/2016
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/08/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/20/2018

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   5/26/2015



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 9
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 1
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED Staff Present: Tabatha Thurman. Children Present: 6 children including 2 under age 2 years.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were missing for: Tabatha Thurman, Chantl Bosman.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 License Renewal 3 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by there were no outlet covers in the back right room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2019
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the cable face is no longer secured to the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: lysol in the front room, loose doorknob. The item(s) was/were located in the back right room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 1 (J) 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there is a small metal piece in the sandbox, there is sunscreen on the ground and in a playpen, there is tall johnson grass, tall bermuda grass, polk and poison ivy, tall grass, small plastic pieces/litter.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 5 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

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there are the following hazards in the pathway to the playground: gas in gas can, weed killer, spade, shovel, lawn mower and weed eater.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home 3 (A) 5 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 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, one chair and one easel, in the outdoor playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the chair and easel are grabbed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by the wood cart is broken and the plastic crate is ripped with sharp edges.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 2 (A) 1 states: Play equipment and materials shall be clean, in good condition with all parts intact and accessible to children.
Correction Required
Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Infant sleeping requirements were not met as evidenced by soft materials or objects were placed under a sleeping infant in that the infant had a boppy pillow, loose blanket, and a stuffed toy in the playpen. The infant was also wrapped in a blanket.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (B) 2 D states: Soft materials or objects such as pillows, quilts, comforters, or sheepskins, even if covered by a sheet, shall not be placed under a sleeping infant. If a mattress cover to protect against wetness is used, it shall be tight fitting and thin.
Correction Required
Infant sleeping requirements shall be met.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2019
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care Personnel 1 (R) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file. At least one caregiver with the certification shall be on site 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 Tabatha Thurman and Chantl prior to their employment or presence in a family child care home.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Day Care Provider and Other Day Care 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 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 210.252 Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance