DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

NORTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

000670680

(660) 397-3428

401 N 1ST ST
EDINA
MO  63537-1029

NORTHEAST MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY



 

HUNT, TONYA MARIA

mgivens@capnemo.org

Incorporated

BETHANY C DUCKWORTH

6 WEEKS - 5 YEARS

28

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

8 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

06/28/2021

11:20 AM

1:22 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2402783399


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 11/03/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 11/03/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 10/04/2011
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 03/24/1997
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 02/14/2017
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 11/01/1999
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 01/10/1995
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 10/08/1965
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/03/2013
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/04/2009
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 10/04/2011
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 10/04/2011
POLICIES 10/04/2011
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/06/2019
APPLICATION 10/09/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 11/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/09/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/17/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/04/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/05/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/10/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/21/2020




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 4
Total Children 8
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 8 MIXED Staff: Nikki Schaeffer and Kathleen Ledford. Age range 21 months through 2 years. Six 2 year old children.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Staff: Michelle Givens, Center Supervisor
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Volunteer: Nate Prebe.

 
19 CSR 30-62.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
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 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 that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches to 6 inches. The fence on the south side of the outdoor play yard next to the wall and drain pipe had gaps at the bottom approximately 6 inches. The fence at the bottom of the gate had gaps about 5 inches. The fence around the air conditioning unit next the the building had a gap of approximately 6 inches..
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not located where caregiver could maintain supervision of his/her group of children. The diapering table was located inside of the I/T bathroom where the caregiver could not see all children in the I/T unit and maintain supervision.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located on the east side of the I/T unit (wall next to bathroom and corner of wall) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by pealing paint and drywall. There was a whole in the east wall about a quarter size).
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a mop and bucket were located in the I/T bathroom next to the toilet where toilet training was going on. The mop could have fell on the child while using the toilet.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
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
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Nickie Schaeffer.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) . 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Nickie Schaeffer, who was hired on 4-26-2021. During the inspection, Center Supervisor, Michelle Givens, was able to obtain FCSR for file that is on site at NMCAA - Edina Head Start. The date of the FCSR was 6-28-2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
Violation
Background screening information was not available for review for Nickie Schaeffer. During the inspection, Center Supervisor, Michelle Givens, was able to obtain background screening from central office for on site file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
Violation
Verification of safe sleep training was not documented and maintained as evidenced by Brittany Harsell did not have Safe Sleep training documentation in OPEN Initiative.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) (A) states: The training shall be documented and maintained as described in paragraph (3)(F)2. of this rule.
Correction Required
Safe sleep training shall be documented and maintained.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
Brittany Harsell 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
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Compliance Date

Violation
The director was not responsible for the daily planning, monitoring and managing of the facilities program as evidence by NMCAA - Edina HS does not have an approved director. Last known director to SCCR is not working through the summer months (May 19th through September 7th) and receiving unemployment.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 1. . states: An approved certificated group child care home provider or center director shall be responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing the facility’s daily program.
Correction Required
The director or group home provider shall be responsible for the daily program.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

Violation
The director is not routinely on duty, as evidenced by the last known director by SCCR for NMCAA - Edina HS is not working from May 19th through September 7, 2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (2) (A) 2. states: Center directors and group child care home providers routinely shall be on duty during the hours of highest attendance a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. If the facility operates less than forty (40) hours per week, the center director or group child care home provider shall be on duty at least fifty percent (50%) of the operating hours.
Correction Required
The director/group home provider shall be routinely on duty, as required.

Correction Verification
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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 Nickie Schaeffer 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Brittany Harsell.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . states: Medical examination reports shall include a “Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis” form, included herein, completed and signed by a health care professional, as provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS). If the person has signs or symptoms of tuberculosis, or risk factors for tuberculosis, then testing for tuberculosis shall occur.
Correction Required
TB reports shall be on file as required

Correction Verification
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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 one (1) immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
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
The provider failed to maintain accurate records to meet administrative requirements as evidenced by there was not a file available for review for Nickie Schaeffer when requested by CCFS Duckworth. During inspection, Center Supervisor, Michelle Givens, was able to obtain file information for file from Central Office to have on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
Violation
A copy of qualifying background screening results was/were not kept on file for: Nickie Schaeffer. During the inspection by CCFS Duckworth, Center Supervisor, Michelle Givens, was able to obtain background information for file on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 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 facility shall keep on file a copy of qualifying background screening results for child care staff member(s).

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
6/28/2021
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