DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KELSEY'S CUDDLE HOUSE

002715388

(573) 605-1070

1004 STAR ST
PERRYVILLE
MO  63775-1660

MEYER, KELSEY LOUISE



 

MEYER, KELSEY LOUISE

jaykeimeyer@yahoo.com


JESSICA SPENCER

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

28

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

03/04/2020

8:30 AM

9:02 AM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2377333639


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 08/13/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/30/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/30/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/17/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/17/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/17/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 09/17/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/11/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/30/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 09/17/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/17/2019
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 09/17/2019
POLICIES 08/30/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 09/17/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 08/30/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 09/17/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/17/2019
STAFF SHEET 09/17/2019

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   9/17/2019



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 3
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 4
Total Children 22
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers: Kelsey Meyer and Ashley L'Hote
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Samantha Unverferth Four children two years of age.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Caregiver: Michelle Schumer

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Not Observed
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 viewing protruding nails located on the fence located on the I/T 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
3/4/2020
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 approximately 7 1/2 inches and was located on the I/T playground.
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
3/4/2020
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 approximately four inches and was located on the I/T playground.
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
3/4/2020
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, rounded climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/4/2020
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for the following staff member(s): Samantha Unverferth.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (M) states: Child care staff members shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by Jennifer Birk-Cook's safe sleep training expired December of 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Samantha Unverferth.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Not Observed
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 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed