DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LEARNING UNDER THE SON PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE

002527779

(573) 764-4919

450 E FITZGERALD AVE
GERALD
MO  63037-2520

LEARNING UNDER THE SON PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE



 

BAUMBACH, BRENDA GAY

lutspcc2015@gmail.com

Incorporated

LEATRICE L DIXON

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

04/30/2021

11:30 AM

12:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

REINSPECTION

2398865248


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/07/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 01/20/2021
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/07/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 05/18/2015
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 04/02/2015
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 10/19/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/12/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/12/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 11/18/2015
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 11/18/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 11/18/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 11/24/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 11/24/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 12/07/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/24/2015
POLICIES 11/24/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 11/05/2019
APPLICATION 10/02/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/07/2020
STAFF SHEET 11/05/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 05/30/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/30/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/18/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/19/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  4:00PM   5:00PM   1/14/2021
  6:30AM   7:30AM   1/13/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 4
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 2
Total Children 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 MIXED Brenda Baumbach, director and Maria Garth with children ages 1 to 4 years (2 children are under age 2 years)

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Not Observed
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 facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by on 04.30.21 CCFS Dixon observed tall grass and weeds on the play area. Brenda stated the yard is supposed to be mowed today. CCFS Dixon will need photo documentation.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (3) (A) 3. states: Toilet and hand washing facilities shall be in working order and convenient for the children's use.
Correction Required
Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by no resilient material was present.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 5. states: The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured shall be covered with impact absorbing materials which will effectively cushion the fall of a child. This material may include sand, pea gravel, tanbark, shredded tires, wood chips, rubber matting or other approved resilient material.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by broken toys, excessive leaf and debris along the fence line, broken wooden fence slat with splintering wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. 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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
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 openings measured 5.75".
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced 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. For facilities 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. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. 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.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
Violation
The walls located to the right of the toilet in the back bathroom and to the right of the entry gate was/were not in good condition as evidenced by holes, chipped areas and unfinished dry wall.
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

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by floors and rooms were excessively cluttered blocking access to the bathroom, and creating walking hazards.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/3/2021
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Outdoor equipment, toy box, dollhouse, ride on toys, picnic table and chairs , in the play area was not in good condition as evidenced by they were observed with dirt and black substances.
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
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (C) 2. states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall have one (1) piece of mealtime feeding equipment for every four (4) infant/toddlers which may include feeding tables, high chairs, infant seats or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow the child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
Safe and secure feeding equipment shall be provided as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.142 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.152 Hourly Care Facilities
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.162 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.182 Child Care Program
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Certificate of Occupancy/zoning, current business license or proof it is not required, requested by the department, was/were not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (12) states: Reports to the department shall be submitted as required.
Correction Required
Requested documents shall be submitted.

Correction Verification
Return Inspection

Compliance Date
4/30/2021
Violation
1 (Child D) 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
2/3/2021
Violation
1 (Child D) 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
2/3/2021
Violation
1 (Child B) 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
2/3/2021
Violation
1 (Child D) child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
2/3/2021
Violation
Daily attendance records were not maintained on file as evidenced by there was no staff/volunteer attendance record for the following staff: Brenda Baumbach and Maria Garth.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (6) states: Daily staff and volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and kept on file a minimum of one (1) year.
Correction Required
Staff/volunteer attendance records shall be maintained and retained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Not Observed
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. —
Not Observed
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Not Observed