DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE, INC.

000853385

(417) 881-1111

1446 E LARK
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE INC



 

ALEXANDER, DONNA ARLENE

atonplus2@aol.com

Incorporated

PENNY KREITZER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

12/10/2019

10:15 AM

11:20 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2371199193


DocumentDocument-Date
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/01/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/27/1996
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/10/1996
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/27/1996
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2014
STAFF SHEET 09/21/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/21/2018
APPLICATION 09/21/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/24/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/04/2019




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.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 5
Total Children 37
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 9 PRESCHOOL Three year old class. One 2 year old child was present per director.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Three and four year old children.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Five year old class.
1 8 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
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by one of the spindles on the porch leading to the outdoor area had pulled free and had exposed rusty nails.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/10/2019
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
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