DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS LEARNING CENTER, IMPERIAL

002639158

(636) 296-4448

2862 SECKMAN RD
IMPERIAL
MO  63052-1941

CADENCE EDUCATION MISSOURI, LLC



 

PONZAR, SHANNON MARIE

Director.Imperial@CreativeExpressionsLearningCenter.com

Incorporated

BRITTANY HECHT

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

148

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 14 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/20/2021

9:15 AM

12:39 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2398112234


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 04/20/2021
DAILY SCHEDULE 02/06/2017
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 02/06/2017
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 02/03/2017
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 02/06/2017
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 01/27/2017
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 02/06/2017
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 02/06/2017
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 02/21/2017
POLICIES 02/06/2017
SAMPLE FORMS 02/06/2017
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 02/06/2017
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/19/2017
APPLICATION 12/17/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/10/2021
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 02/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 02/11/2019
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 01/01/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 01/05/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 01/19/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/17/2021
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 12/19/2016
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/11/2019




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 21
Total Children 82
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Julia Fleetwood, Caregiver 4 - 3-8 Month Olds
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Emily Crider & Brittany Dettenmeier, Caregivers 7 - 9-16 Month Olds
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Sarah Dodson, Caregiver 4 - 19-23 Month Olds
2 6 MIXED Madison Dierker & Bailey Hayes, Caregivers 4 - 23 Month Olds 2 - 2 Year Olds
1 9 MIXED Elizabeth Howard, Caregiver 1 - 2 Year Old 8 - 3 Year Olds
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Shannon Ponzar, Director Natalie Sullivan, Assistant Director Angie Bennett, Caregiver Jennifer Porter, Cook
3 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Carrie Brooks, Cory Shovick & Haley Lockamy, Caregivers
2 19 PRESCHOOL Abbie Sieve & Bailey Dallas, Caregivers 19 - 3 & 4 Year Olds
3 20 PRESCHOOL Julie Griffin, Stephanie Jarvis & Stacey Stringer, Caregivers 20 - 4 & 5 Year Olds
2 13 TWO YEAR OLDS April Smith & Hannah Baker, Caregivers 13 - 2 Year Olds

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Sharyn Mechler 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the kitchen door does not lock/latch when there is no one working in the Kitchen.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) 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

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
Outdoor equipment, the Climber, in the Preschool Playground was not in good condition as evidenced by the platform near the slide is cracked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Bailey Hayes did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (C) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall complete safe sleep training described in section (4) of this rule within thirty (30) days of employment or volunteering at the facility.
Correction Required
The department approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

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 Brittney Renner 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
Submit Documentation

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 required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration 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
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 telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
4/20/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Julia Fleetwood.
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