DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CROUTHERS ACADEMY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

002684242

(314) 396-2280

555 ROCKWOOD ARBOR DR
EUREKA
MO  63025-1015

HARPER JANE INC



 

JOHNSON, CLAIRE KEELEY

leslie@crouthersacademy.com

Incorporated

ALYSSA MARIE RILEY

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

160

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

12/14/2020

12:40 PM

3:26 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2389667905


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/20/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/30/2020
APPLICATION 11/02/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/04/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/29/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/29/2017
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 08/28/2017
STAFF SHEET 11/02/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 05/04/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 05/04/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/04/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 08/27/2018
POLICIES 05/04/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 05/04/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/02/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/20/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/04/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 11/02/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/02/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/04/2018
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 08/27/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/21/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/21/2020
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/08/2018




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 17
Total Children 71
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 10 weeks-9 months in the Sloth room with teachers Kristin Lane and Kaitlyn Gonzalez
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 10 months-1 year in the Lemur room with teacher/owner Leslie Crouthers
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1 year olds in the Butterfly room with teachers Sarah Auten and Brandy Grant
2 6 INFANTS AND TODDLERS 1 year olds with teachers Alicen Hayes and Rebecca Maxson in the Caterpillar room
2 16 MIXED in the Tigers room 2-3 years old with teachers Samantha Kimball and Danielle Stokeland
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Claire Johnson, Leslie Crouthers, Layne Crouthers, and Alison Demetrulias
2 18 PRESCHOOL 3-5 years old in the Orangutan with teachers Erin Huang and Courtney Cooney
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS in the Toucan room with teachers Amanda Keune and Sarah McElfresh

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet all debts and obligations associated with operating a day care facility as evidenced by the facility was administratively dissolved due to failure to file a registration report with the Missouri Secretary of State.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration (4) states: The person(s) or legal entity who owns a day care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group day care homes and day care centers.
Correction Required
The facility shall meet all financial obligations and maintain compliance with licensing rules.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/9/2020
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility is owned by a legal entity that currently shows as dissolved on Missouri Secretary of State's website.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (D) states: Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal entity.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence that the legal entity is in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State and state law.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
12/9/2020
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The walls located in the tiger and parrot room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by walls were chipped and paint was peeling.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of dirt/debris in in the Jaguar rugs, orangutan room, Gorilla 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/14/2020
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 in the corner room of the room.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
12/14/2020
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
12/14/2020
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
Outdoor equipment, a toy wagon, in in the fence outdoor space was not free of sharp parts as evidenced by the front of the wagon was cracked and broken open.
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
12/14/2020
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Heather Arnzen and Courtney Cooney. The TB risk assessment forms on file were not completely filled out by the health care provider.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
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