DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LAUGH & LEARN DAYCARE

002499925

(573) 231-1225

1606 RINKER ST
HANNIBAL
MO  63401-5828

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH



 

GAUCH, ARNETTA RUTH

arnetta_gch@yahoo.com


CHRISTINA BRUCE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

03/03/2021

9:35 AM

11:04 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2394466705


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/10/2020
APPLICATION 03/29/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/29/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/10/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/09/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 12/11/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 10/22/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 10/20/2014
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 12/26/2014
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/20/2014
POLICIES 10/20/2014
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/08/2015
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 11/23/2015
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 01/20/2016
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 12/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/11/2014

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   4:30PM   2/20/2017
  7:00AM   8:00AM   2/20/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 11
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 1
Total Children 6
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 6 MIXED Staff: Arnetta Gauch, Age range 20 months through 4 years. One child under 2 years old. Lance Gauch, household member, and Tana Murphy, assistant, were also present during the inspection.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by there were two bedrooms that were not child care space accessible to the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaners, Windex. The item(s) was/were located under the kitchen sink.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/3/2021
Violation
The walls located living room under the window was/were not in good condition as evidenced by peeling and chipping dry wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (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
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings large enough for a child to crawl or fall through - the opening measured 12 - 15 inches. The fence underneath the deck was broken and had an opening where children could crawl under the deck which has hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes initially licensed after the effective date of these rules, or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by there were numerous tree limbs and branches down in the play area for the children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Animal excrement was observed in an outdoor area used by children; the location of the excrement was in the outdoor play yard in the pea gravel by the swing set and climbing area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (4) (D) states: Areas used by children shall be free of animal excrement.
Correction Required
No animal excrement shall be in areas used by children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid and CPR certification were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in first aid/CPR was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (S) states: The provider shall have documentation on file at the home of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. First aid/CPR training may count toward the annual clock hour training requirement.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Lance Gauch and Amanda Gauch.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (1) (Q) 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 available and kept confidential.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Provider did not notify the department of a new household member as evidenced by SCCR was not aware until inspection on 3-3-2021 that there were new household members living at the residence.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household 4 states: The provider shall notify the department of any new household members.
Correction Required
The provider shall promptly notify the Section for Child Care Regulation of new household members.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
3/3/2021
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 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(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.185 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 adequately immunized against vaccine preventable childhood illnesses specified by the department in accordance with recommendations of 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 completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Lance and Amanda Gauch.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (9) states: A copy of qualifying background screening results shall be kept on file for child care staff members, as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by Infant/Toddler Care Plan for one child.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports (1) states: The child care provider shall maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements and to ensure knowledge of the individual needs of children and their families.
Correction Required
Accurate records shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Lance and Amanda Gauch.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance