DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CHILDREN'S GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE, L.L.C.

001650600

(573) 636-9724

1914 SOUTHRIDGE DR
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65109-2049

CHILDREN'S GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE, L.L.C.



 

SNELLER, AMY LYNN

childrensgardenofknowledge@yahoo.com


SHELBY N KOETTING

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

70

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

02/19/2021

1:00 PM

3:16 PM

ANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2394153402


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/25/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 01/25/2021
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/16/2001
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/14/2002
SAMPLE FORMS 01/30/2002
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/16/2001
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/14/2002
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/16/2001
POLICIES 11/16/2001
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/30/2002
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/30/2002
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 11/16/2001
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/27/2007
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/26/2007
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/26/2007
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/16/2001
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/30/2002
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/27/2007
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 09/26/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 01/25/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/07/2020
APPLICATION 09/26/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 11/23/2020
STAFF SHEET 01/25/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   8/12/2013



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 5
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Mary Frey and Angie White with 2 children under 12 months and 5 children age 1 year.
2 18 MIXED Brittany Hoevel and Katie Stroud with 4 children age 2 years and 14 children ages 3-5 years.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Kaitlyn Sneller with 0 children cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria from lunch.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Posting requirements were not met as evidenced by the posted license was outdated.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.042 Initial Licensing Information (2) (N) states: The official license shall be granted for up to two (2) years and may be renewed upon reapplication and inspection. The official license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.
Correction Required
The official license shall be posted.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/19/2021
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 requirements for protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets were not met as evidenced by electrical outlets were not covered in that multiple outlets on the left side of the facility were missing outlet cover plugs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (G) states: Protective outlet covers or twist-lock outlets shall be used in areas accessible to the children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use outlet covers or twist-lock outlets as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/19/2021
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by there was no toilet paper.
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
2/19/2021
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 7. states: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
2/19/2021
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
2/19/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the evacuation time was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Mary Frey needs 8 clock hours, Brittney Hoevel needs 1 clock hour, and Amy Sneller needs 2 clock hours for 2020 calendar year.
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

Violation
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Kadie Stroud.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number at www.OPENInitiative.org.
Correction Required
All caregivers shall obtain a MOPD ID.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not meet requirements for a criminal background check. The provider did not request the results of a criminal background check prior to employment or presence in the facility for the following staff: Kadie Stroud and Christy Cook.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (L) states: The provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for child care staff members as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
Required requests of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Prospective child care staff member(s), Kadie Stroud, was/were working without having requested a criminal background check.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (O) states: A prospective child care staff member may begin work for a child care provider after the criminal background check has been requested from the department; however, pending completion of the criminal background check, the prospective child care staff member shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five (5) years.
Correction Required
All prospective child care staff member(s) who have requested a criminal background check shall be supervised at all times by another child care staff member who has received a qualifying result on the criminal background check within the past five years.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: Kadie Stroud and Christy Cook.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (J) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

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
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 required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for 2 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
1 child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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