DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE, INC.

000853385

(417) 881-1111

1446 E LARK ST
SPRINGFIELD
MO  65804-7315

A TOUCH OF NATURE QUALITY CHILD CARE, INC.



 

ALEXANDER, DONNA ARLENE

atonplus2@aol.com

Incorporated

PENNY KREITZER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

01/06/2021

11:00 AM

12:20 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2390951397


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/24/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/22/1998
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/27/1996
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/01/1996
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/27/1996
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/10/1996
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/27/1996
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/27/1996
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 09/30/2014
STAFF SHEET 12/24/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/24/2020
APPLICATION 09/21/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/05/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 09/10/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 8
Total Children 43
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 PRESCHOOL Kat Bell, Caregiver
1 2 PRESCHOOL Cassandra Wolfe, Caregiver
1 9 PRESCHOOL Makayla Lee, Caregiver
1 6 PRESCHOOL Madelyn McGarrah, Caregiver
1 6 PRESCHOOL Emily Long, Caregiver
1 3 SCHOOL AGE Hunt, Abigail
1 5 SCHOOL AGE Gabriela Mendoza, Caregiver
1 6 TWO YEAR OLDS Rysten Holt, Caregiver

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Cheyanne Burton, Donna Alexander, Kat Bell, Abigail Hunt, Makayla Lee, Catie Linneman, Emily Long, Madelyn McGarrah, Gabriela Mendoza, Katheryn Robertson, Kaitlyn Stewart, Cassandra Wolfe and Sarah Shank 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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Background screening information received by the provider was not available for review as evidenced by Kat Bell and Cheyanne Burton did not have an eligibility letter on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
Correction Required
Background screening information shall be retained in the individual file, kept confidential, and made available for review when requested by the department.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: CHRISTIN COOPER: NEEDS DOCUMENTATION OF 7 ADDITIONAL CLOCK HOURS FOR 2019.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
1/6/2021
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Additional clock hours needed to be documented on OPEN for 2020: Kat Bell - 1; Makayla Lee - 7; Emily Long - 2; Cassandra Wolfe - 7.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group day care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Madelyn McGarrah and Cheyanne Burton as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for AVERLENE FACIO IN THAT THE TB RISK ASSESSMENT DOES NOT INDICATE WHETHER FURTHER TREATMENT IS NEEDED.
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
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Compliance Date
1/6/2021
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Madelyn McGarrah and Cheyanne Burton.
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
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Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by a statement, certificate or record from a physician or other recognized health facility or personnel was not on file for 1 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
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by Donna Alexander and Cassandra Wolfe did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips (2) (A) states: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall be no less than eighteen (18) years of age and shall have a valid driver's license as required by Missouri law.
Correction Required
The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

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