DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TENDER HEARTS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY LLC

002081769

(573) 465-4554

11697 COUNTY ROAD 8030
ROLLA
MO  65401

TENDER HEARTS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY LLC

11695 COUNTY ROAD 8030
ROLLA
MO  65401

FRYER-KAUFFMAN, JOYCE L

DFRYER@FIDNET.COM


SHELBY N KOETTING

6 WEEKS - 16 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

06/23/2021

11:30 AM

1:03 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2403454552


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 02/19/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/31/2021
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/29/2005
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/29/2005
POLICIES 01/05/2006
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 01/05/2006
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/05/2006
SAMPLE FORMS 08/29/2005
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 12/19/2005
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/29/2005
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 08/20/2005
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 01/05/2006
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/29/2005
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 02/15/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 02/13/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 11/12/2020
APPLICATION 01/06/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/30/2021
STAFF SHEET 01/06/2020

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   2/18/2010



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 4
Total Children 20
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 20 MIXED Joyce Fryer-Kauffman, Jeff Kauffman, and Sharon Maples with 19 children upon arrival (1 under age 2 years, 3 children age 2 years, 9 preschool children, and 6 school age children). Juanita Valley arrived during inspection, and Jeff Kauffman departed during inspection with 1 school age child (relative), dropping the number of children to 18. 2 school age children arrived after this switch of staff off the bus from school, raising the amount of children to 20.

 
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 annual sanitation inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

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
An animal, a peacock, which may pose a threat was accessible to the children in care as evidenced by the peacock was present on the swing set on the children's playground during the inspection.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (8) (A) states: Animals which may pose a threat to the health or safety of children shall not be permitted on the premises or shall be penned securely in an area which is inaccessible to the children.
Correction Required
Potentially dangerous animals shall be inaccessible to the children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/23/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a lawnmower with the blade exposed on the playground, with toy cars attached to the back, creating a train for children to ride on. This is unsafe because the lawnmower has a sharp blade that could harm children.
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
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Compliance Date

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
6/23/2021
Violation
The floors located in the back nap room was/were not clean as evidenced by dirt and debris all over each area rug in the room.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bug repellent with "Keep Out of Reach of Children" label. The item(s) was/were located in the front room in a child's bag in their cubby and accessible to children.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) 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
6/23/2021
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table were not met as evidenced by no restraints are used.
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

Violation
Outdoor equipment, tan balance beam, in the playground was unsafe as evidenced by not installed in the ground correctly, leaving it unsecure, as well as a rip in the fabric that does not make it easily cleaned or free from mold.
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
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by a specialized care form for a speech delay for a child was not on file at the facility, as indicated on the medical exam form.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 2. states: Information regarding a child's personal development, behavior patterns, habits and individual needs;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/23/2021
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 one 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
5/25/2021
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 30-62.192 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
Two clock hours of training on licensing rules for Jane Warren, 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
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