DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

EARLY EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL, LLC

002652197

(573) 301-1458

211 OSCAR DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101-5197

EARLY EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL, LLC



 

MILLER, BRITTANY NICOLE

earlyexplorersjc@gmail.com


SHELBY N KOETTING

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

60

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

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

12/08/2020

9:00 AM

11:31 AM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2389544186






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 12
Total Children 41
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Darcy Sanders and Carly Meisel with 8 infants under 12 months.
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Amber Werdehausen and Sharin Eskeldson with 7 toddlers ages 12-24 months.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Corlis Kloeppel with 0 children in the kitchen.
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Jennifer Moss, Brittany Miller, and Jordan Devitt in the office with 0 children.
1 8 PRESCHOOL Lydia Pointer with 8 preschool children ages 4 and 5 years old.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Kelly Petty with 7 preschool children age 3 years.
1 5 TWO YEAR OLDS Linda Stoaks with 5 children age 2 years.
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Teresa Kampeter with 6 children age 2 years.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The diagram of the facility’s outdoor space did not contain the required information as evidenced by a shed was added to the infant playground, that was not measured at initial inspection. This shed will need to be deducted from the infant playground space.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (D) 2. states: A sketch or diagram of the outdoor play area and placement of equipment. The licensing representative and the applicant shall measure the area jointly;
Correction Required
A diagram of the facility's outdoor space shall be submitted as required for licensing.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: an employee purse. The item(s) was/were located laying open on the floor in the 2B classroom, accessible to children.
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
12/8/2020
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: trash bags with "Keep Out of Reach of Children" label. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked cabinet in the cafeteria, accessible to children.
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
12/8/2020
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: an employee purse. The item(s) was/were located laying open on a low shelf in the toddler room, accessible to children.
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
12/8/2020
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A large Little Tikes kitchen toy, in the toddler room, was observed on the ramp.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (4) (E) states: Stairways, landings, and ramps shall be free of all objects.
Correction Required
Steps/ramps shall be free of objects.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/8/2020
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by an infant under 12 months was sleeping in a crib while wearing a bib, which could cause strangulation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/8/2020
Violation
Outdoor equipment, the Step 2 treehouse climber, in the preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken landing that could cause a pinching hazard to child's skin.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor 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
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/8/2020
Violation
Soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation was observed as evidenced by an infant under 12 months was sleeping in a crib while wearing an amber teething necklace, which could cause strangulation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 2. G states: Cribs, portable cribs and playpens shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. Examples include bumper pads, pillows, quilts, comforters, sleep positioning devices, sheepskins, blankets, flat sheets, cloth diapers, bibs, pillow-like toys, wedges, infant positioners, special mattresses, special sleep surfaces, and other similar items.
Correction Required
Infant napping equipment shall be free of soft objects, loose bedding or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/8/2020
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 one 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no child attendance record for 5 child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (5) states: Daily child attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Child attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/8/2020
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