DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING SAFARI, LLC

002166918

(636) 447-4575

1505 CAULKS HILL RD
ST CHARLES
MO  63304

THE LEARNING SAFARI, LLC



 

GUIGNARD, SUSAN LEE

sueguignard@yahoo.com


LEATRICE L DIXON

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

32

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

03/18/2020

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2378299914


DocumentDocument-Date
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/04/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/04/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/30/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/05/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/06/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/17/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/17/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/17/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/17/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/06/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/17/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/17/2010
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/25/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/23/2009
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/23/2009
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 03/04/2014
POLICIES 01/26/2016
APPLICATION 01/29/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/29/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/29/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 04/07/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/07/2010




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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not submit requested information for initial licensing as evidenced by The operating agreement on file in SCCR office is not current and does not reflect the actual managing members of the LLC.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 18. states: Other information required by the department to make a determination regarding licensure of the facility.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit other information required by the department for initial licensing.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/4/2020
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (1) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local or state, or both, sanitation requirements;
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with sanitation requirements for renewal.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/5/2020
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. Results were not on file for LLC member(s): Vicky Hickman and Tom Hickman.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 License Renewal (3) states: The facility owner(s), board president or chairperson, and the center director or group day care home provider, 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
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Compliance Date
3/17/2020
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in ceiling vent in the pre-k room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 9. states: The facility shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
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 resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by fire drills were not held at least one time each month.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility has not developed, implemented or maintained policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (1) (A) states: The facility shall develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for responding to a disaster emergency, including a written plan for:
Correction Required
Facility must have plan on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/18/2020
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, tricycle merry go round and helicopter climber, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
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
2/25/2020
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Angel Gremminger needs .50 additional hours for 2019; Dillon Guignard needs 1 additional hour for 2019. (Provider will need to submit the clock hour rollback request to OpenInitiative).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
3/17/2020
Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Mikayla Dannemann (hire date November 2019).
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
2/25/2020
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of first aid certification.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (S) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. 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. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be and approved by the department.
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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR training were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver for every 20 children in capacity was not certified in first aid/CPR in that No one on site has approved first aid training.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (S) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. 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. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be and approved by the department.
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
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Dillon Guignard.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Dillon Guignard as evidenced by the medical examination was not signed by the required medical source.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
2/25/2020
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 210.115. 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. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance