DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY LEARNERS, LLC

002705497

(573) 705-6146

705 BURKS RD
FARMINGTON
MO  63640-1009

FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY LEARNERS, LLC



 

PROCTOR, TRACY MARIE

tracygober87@gmail.com


JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 16 YEARS

38

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/10/2021

2:28 PM

5:10 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2406084629


DocumentDocument-Date
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 08/10/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/20/2021
APPLICATION 06/30/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/25/2018
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 03/29/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/29/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/25/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 04/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/22/2021
POLICIES 04/25/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/25/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/25/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/25/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/25/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/25/2018
STAFF SHEET 08/06/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/25/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 03/30/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 05/16/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 05/16/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 05/16/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/03/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/10/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  10:00AM   12:00PM   7/27/2021



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 33
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 8 MIXED Caregiver, Theresa Mesey with two children three years of age, three children four years of age, one child five years of age, one child six years of age and one child seven years of age.
1 9 MIXED Caregivers, Tracy Proctor with one child three years of age, five children four years of age and three children five years of age.
1 9 MIXED Caregiver, Sheena Hull with two children four years of age, three children five years of age, one child six years of age, two children nine years of age and one child ten years of age.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Caregiver, Carla Whitworth with seven children 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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: eight tubes of paint, shaving cream and five bottles of glycerin. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet near the kitchen 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
8/10/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by concrete footings were exposed around three fence posts.
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 walls located near the office area was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by a small piece of trim was missing exposing the sheetrock.
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
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: two gallons of paint. The item(s) was/were located under the sink.
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
8/10/2021
Violation
The walls located near the office area was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the wall exposing the sheetrock. Three small holes were also located in this area. This was located to the right of the window.
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

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, Little Tikes Climber, in the Pre-School/School Age play area was not in good condition as evidenced by two steps on the climber were 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

Violation
Stationary equipment, swing set in the Toddler play area, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, helicopter and airplane, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Compliance
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 Earllena (Nina) Robinson and Sheena Hull 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
The provider did not follow required procedures for accidents, injuries and emergency medical care as evidenced by parents were not notified immediately when a child was injured as evidence by the method, time and staff member name was not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.192 Health Care (5) (A) states: In case of accident or injury to a child, the provider shall notify the parent(s) immediately. If the child requires emergency medical care, the provider shall follow the parent's(s') written instructions.
Correction Required
The provider shall follow procedures as required in the case of a child's accident, injury, or emergency care.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/10/2021
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