DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

002264580

(573) 651-2516

2089 BESSIE ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU
MO  63701-5122

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY



 

HENDERSON, BYRON

BTHENDERSON@SEMO.EDU

Incorporated

JESSICA SPENCER

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

168

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 40 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/03/2021

8:50 AM

1:01 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2405554330


DocumentDocument-Date
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/10/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/03/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/02/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/02/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 2
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 29
Total Children 124
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 3 Caregivers: Leanne Collier, Emilee Judy and Samantha Coffee with eight children ages twelve to eighteen months.
2 5 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 2 Caregivers: Kylie Bell and Skyler Hornbeak with five children ages eighteen months to twenty two months.
1 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Toddler 1 Caregivers: Katie Strickler and Bailey Misuraca with seven children ages thirteen months to twenty three months.
2 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 1 Caregivers: Kimberly Rueseler and Megan Green with four children ages four months to eleven months.
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Infant 2 Caregivers: Tammy Moore and Lyndsey Weber with eight children ages two months to ten months.
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Bryon Henderson-Director Joy Burnette- Operation Supervisor Joe Poop-Cook Rebecca Dean- Cook
2 14 PRESCHOOL Pre-K 1 Caregivers: Edith Lowes and Kayla Byers with fourteen children ages four and five years of age.
2 16 PRESCHOOL Preschool 2 Caregivers: Kerrigan Moser and Miranda Hartline with sixteen children ages three to four years of age.
2 14 PRESCHOOL Preschool 1 Caregivers: Katy Long and Shelby Halter with fourteen children ages three to four years of age.
2 15 PRESCHOOL Pre-K 2 Caregivers: Haley Rahn and Christy Miller with fifteen children ages five to nine years of age.
3 9 TWO YEAR OLDS Two's 1 Caregivers: Brooke Killian, Amanda Kistler and Ralynn Moro with nine children all two years of age.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Two's 2 Caregivers: Megan St. John and Lauren Potthast with twelve children all two years of age.
2 12 TWO YEAR OLDS Two's 3 Caregivers: Amanda Morris and Megan Mitchell with twelve children all two years of age.

 
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. The opening was located at the bottom of the fence and was located on the infant/toddler play ground.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/3/2021
Violation
The walls located in Preschool 1 Room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the wall exposing the sheetrock. This was located near the block area.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/3/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: cleaning supplies. The item(s) was/were located in the unlocked storage area.
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
8/3/2021
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the storage door was unlocked.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/3/2021
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
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff Alyssa Mahathath, Madison Williams and Lauren Gray.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (4) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios in a group child care home or child care center licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

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
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Christy Miller and Chloe McAlister.
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
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
Compliance
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
Compliance
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