DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COURTYARD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002806100

(573) 635-4663

225 OSCAR DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-1809

COURTYARD KIDDOS, L.L.C.



 

GOFF, CANDACE MARIE

candace@courtyardearlylearningcenter.com


CARON AHLEMEYER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

96

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/02/2020

11:30 PM

1:53 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2389518777


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 10/28/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/22/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/22/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/22/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 11/22/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/25/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/11/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/20/2020
APPLICATION 11/06/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 10/21/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 10/21/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 11/01/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/21/2019
POLICIES 10/21/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/21/2019
STAFF SHEET 10/28/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/28/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/21/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/21/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/21/2019
SAMPLE FORMS 10/21/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 10/21/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 10/21/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/21/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/21/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 7
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 17
Total Children 85
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Alexandria Hall and Madison Evers with 8 children age 1.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Charity Morris and Riley Wampler with 5 children under 1.
2 12 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Leanna Schwartze and Katelyn Brown with 12 children age 1. Indah had left the classroom to make bottles.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Candace Goff (director) and Lisa McKay (Cook) with no children.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Cassie Wilde and Nicki Knaup with 14 children ages 4 and 5.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Katelyn Blain and Taylor Noblett with 15 children age 3.
3 16 PRESCHOOL Layne Himmerick, Abigaile Davis, and Morgan Pierning with 16 children ages 3 and 4.
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Lola Webb with 8 children age 2 .
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Taryn Pritchett with 7 children age 2.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The number of children was exceeded as evidenced by 25 infant and toddlers were present. The facility is approved for 24 infant and toddlers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (V) states: The number and ages of children the facility is authorized to have in care at any one (1) time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain compliance with the specifications on the license.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Stephanie Bauchman, Madison Bax, Katelyn Blain, Grace Bradley, Carlie Brehe, Katelyn Brown, Ashley Fiefer, Candice Goff, Alexandria Hall, Layne Himmerick, Rebecca Hornbeck, Nicole Knaup, Tarrin Pritchett, Lisa McKay, Charity Morris, Taylor Noblett, Abigail Osborne, Morgan Pining, Dory Prior, Indah Rekoske, Taylor Siebeneck, Alissa Strempf, Lola Webb, Landon McGowin within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there were no paper towels.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 4. states: Paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide paper towels, soap and toilet paper, accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/2/2020
Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located The diapering area in the two year old rooms was located inside the bathroom.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Required group size was exceeded as follows: the correct group size for children under 2 years was not met as evidenced by 12 one year olds children were in the group.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (IV) states: No more than eight (8) infant/toddlers or sixteen (16) two (2)-year olds shall be in a group;
Correction Required
Infants/Toddlers-1:4 ratio required with no more than 8 in a group. Two-year olds - 1:8 ratio required with no more than 16 in a group.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: paint. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked electrical room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/2/2020
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the electrical room was unlocked and accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/2/2020
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill was not held at least one time every three months.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by twelve children ages one were cared for by two caregiver(s).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios (1) (A) states: Birth Through Two (2) Years. Groups composed of mixed ages through two (2)- years shall have no less than one (1) adult to four (4) children, with no more than eight (8) children in a group;
Correction Required
Correct caregiver-child ratios and group size shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date

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 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
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