DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS DISCOVERY CENTER

000169115

(573) 636-6461

1002 MYRTLE AVE
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101

JEFFERSON CITY DAY CARE CENTER INC



 

SCHEIDT, DONNA

dscheidt90@aol.com

Incorporated

NANCY SCHERER

BIRTH - 8 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/03/2019

2:00 PM

4:18 PM

ANNOUNCED

RENEWAL

2377610836


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 01/19/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/19/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/1981
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/13/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/07/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/1979
POLICIES 12/08/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/11/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/24/1984
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/19/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/01/2015
APPLICATION 12/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/03/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/29/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/12/2019




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 18
Total Children 72
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Glenna Barfield and Mary Eiken (volunteer) with 4 infants and toddlers.
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tabitha Moffat, Kim Lauer (Volunteer), and Michelle Craft with 7 infants and toddlers.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Dianna Finnie and Kim Prater with 8 infants and toddlers outside on the playground.
1 7 MIXED Pamela Garbutt with 7 children ages 2 and 3.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Donna Scheidt and Marilyn King in the office with 0 children.
1 1 PRESCHOOL Angela Nix with 1 child age 3.
2 10 PRESCHOOL Ashley Tichelkamp and LaToya Payne with 6 children age 3.
1 4 PRESCHOOL Ashley Tichelkamp with 4 children age 3.
3 24 PRESCHOOL Melissa Small, Susan Kliethermes, and Rhonda Ousley with 24 children ages 4 and 5.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Darnae Johnson with 7 children age 2 outside on the playground.

 
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 excess amount of leaves on infant/toddler 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, diaper changing pad, in Classroom 4 was not in good condition as evidenced by dark staining on surface of changing pad.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/3/2019
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): Pamela Garbutt, Michelle Craft, Rhonda Ousley, Kimberly Prater, Melissa Small, Ashley Tichelkamp, Marilyn King, Rejeane Redmon, Linda Landon, Richard Andris, Rhonda Allen, and Lovie Barfield.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 2 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (4) (A) states: No child shall be permitted to enroll in or attend any day care facility caring for ten (10) or more children unless the child has been immunized adequately against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP). The parent or guardian of the child shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required immunizations. Satisfactory evidence means a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel, stating that the required immunizations have been given to the child and verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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