DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

COURTYARD EARLY LEARNING CENTER

002462517

(573) 659-7550

1302 CREEK TRAIL DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-9240

COURTYARD KIDS LLC



 

LUEBBERING, CHRISTA ANN

christa@courtyardearlylearningcenter.com


KAYLA TODARO

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

12/17/2020

11:30 PM

1:14 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2389946418


DocumentDocument-Date
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 02/19/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 02/14/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/14/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/14/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/15/2014
SAMPLE FORMS 04/15/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/13/2014
POLICIES 05/09/2014
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/30/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/15/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 05/09/2014
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/09/2014
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/09/2014
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 05/09/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 05/09/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 05/14/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 05/15/2014
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 02/23/2016
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/11/2020
APPLICATION 02/21/2018
STAFF SHEET 02/21/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/12/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/24/2020




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 14
Total Children 90
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sabrina Carter, Sarah Nelson and Katherine Elsworth (training) with 8 infant toddlers (5 under age 1). Edith Thurman entered the room and Katherine Elsworth left.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Lindsey Heckman and Tiffany Hargis with 8 children age one.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Candace Goff in office with no children.
2 20 PRESCHOOL Mary Kemna and Angie Folker with 20 children ages three and four.
2 18 PRESCHOOL Monica Ponder and Emily Niemeier with 18 children age four and five.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Krysta Forck with 10 children ages three and four.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Emily Stallings with 10 children age three.
2 16 TWO YEAR OLDS Lacey Montgomery and Gina Wilson with 15 children age two and 1 child age one.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ages of children was exceeded as evidenced by there were seventeen infant/toddlers present. The facility is limited to sixteen infant/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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The space for infants and toddlers is not separated by floor-to-ceiling walls.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (B) 2. B. (III) states: If a unit for infants and toddlers is auxiliary to a facility for older children, centers initially licensed for infant/toddler care after the effective date of these rules or facilities adding new infant/toddler space, shall have play, sleeping and bathroom space in the infant and toddler unit. This space shall be separated from the space used for older children by floor-to-ceiling walls;
Correction Required
Infant/toddler space shall be separated from other child care space by floor-to-ceiling walls. (GF)

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

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 sixteen (1 child age 1 and fifteen children age 2) 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

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
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Clock hour training records were not recorded in the Missouri Professional Development Registry (MOPD Registry).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (F) 2. states: All clock hour training records shall be recorded in the Missouri Professional Development Registry (MOPD Registry) at www.OPENInitiative.org. A summary of training from the MOPD System will serve as documentation of training hours completed.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee on the MOPD Registry.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Mary Kemna needs 2 clock hours for the 2019 training requirements.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Caregiver-child ratio requirements were not met as evidenced by sixteen children ages one and two (1 child age 1) 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