DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC

002540021

(573) 840-5082

1801 W MAUD ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-4005

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC



 

FOUST, BREANNA MARIE

UNITYACADEMY2015@GMAIL.COM


JESSICA GRAHAM

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

08/17/2020

10:30 AM

11:23 AM

UNANNOUNCED

SUPPLEMENTAL

2384320164


DocumentDocument-Date
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/06/2015
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/10/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2015
POLICIES 06/25/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/06/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/06/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/06/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/06/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/28/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/06/2017
APPLICATION 05/14/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/14/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/12/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2015
STAFF SHEET 06/13/2019




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 13
Total Children 78
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tasha Kirpatrick
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nick Goble and Katelyn Summers
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Makyla Duniven and Ashley Clinton
1 8 MIXED ages 2-4 years with one 2 year old present; Hannah Stucker
1 9 MIXED Krystina Lawson
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Karen Moore-cook Bre FoustBre
2 25 SCHOOL AGE Kylee Eldridge and Megan Miller
2 16 SCHOOL AGE Riplie Pedigo and Sunni Lane
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Madison Greenwall

 
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 black tarp was present on the preschool 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
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
An infant was observed sleeping in a/an infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. I states: Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices shall not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen shall be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
Correction Required
Infants shall only sleep in a crib, portable crib, or playpen.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A caregiver did not submit the Clock Hour Training Reassignment form to apply current year's clock hours for the prior year. The following staff need clock hours reassigned to the previous year: Ashley Clinton needs 7 hours transferred to meet 2019 training requirement and Samantha Chism needs 1 hour transferred to meet 2019 training requirement.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (K) states: Clock hours earned to complete the previous year’s requirements shall not be applied to the current year’s clock hour requirements. Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year. See Clock Hours Training Credit Reassignment form promulgated as of 2018 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to reassign current year's clock hours to the prior year.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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 210.115. 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