DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FRIENDS GATHER HERE, LLC

002220617

(816) 233-7874

2848 JULES ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501-3326

FRIENDS GATHER HERE, LLC

3129 MIDLAND ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501-3431

VANCE, SUSAN JOAN

susfriendsgatherhere@yahoo.com


ROMENA FOX

BIRTH - 9 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/19/2021

11:50 AM

1:12 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2393560394


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/05/2012
POLICIES 07/29/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/29/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/29/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/12/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/29/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/20/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2010
APPLICATION 05/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/19/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/29/2018
STAFF SHEET 05/19/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/22/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/21/2019




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 3
Total Children 13
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 13 MIXED Director Susan Vance, Caregiver Linda Swope and Caregiver Jacqueline Gentzell with thirteen children, three one year olds, three two year olds, four three year olds, one four year old, one five year old and one eight year old

 
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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The ceilings located in the entryway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sagging and stained ceiling tiles.
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

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
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. The staff listed need the following information: Jaqueline Gentzell is missing two hours of training for 2019 and twelve hours of training for 2020.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by Child B's file did not have emergency medical authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 4. states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/19/2021
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
Not Observed
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 B) 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
Not Observed
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