DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

FRIENDS GATHER HERE, LLC

002220617

(816) 233-7874

2848 JULES ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501-3326

FRIENDS GATHER HERE, LLC

3129 MIDLAND ST
ST JOSEPH
MO  64501-3431

VANCE, SUSAN JOAN

susfriendsgatherhere@yahoo.com


MICHELLE RENEE TRUSSELL

BIRTH - 9 YEARS

20

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

4 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/16/2021

10:30 AM

11:40 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2406455274


DocumentDocument-Date
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/05/2012
POLICIES 07/29/2010
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/29/2010
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/29/2010
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 07/29/2010
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/12/2010
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/29/2010
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/20/2010
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/20/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/29/2010
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/29/2010
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/29/2010
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/29/2010
APPLICATION 05/25/2018
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/02/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/26/2021
STAFF SHEET 05/19/2018
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 05/22/2018
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/26/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/02/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/02/2021




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 4
Total Children 14
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 14 MIXED Caregiver, Linda Swope, Susan Vance & Jacqueline Gentzell were caring for 1 four month old, 1 nineteen month old, 3 two year olds, 4 3 year olds, 3 four year olds, 1 five year old, 1 nine year old.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Volunteer-11 yr old present at time of inspection

 
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 was not in good condition in that broken due to storm damage. Wood pieces are broken with sharp jagged edges.
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
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
Compliance
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Susan Vance, Vicki Genzell & Jacqueline Gentzell.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements (1) states: Prior to the employment or presence of a child care staff member in a family child care home, group child care home, child care center, or license-exempt facility not exempted by section 210.1080.13, RSMo, the child care provider shall request the results of a criminal background check for such child care staff member from the department.
Correction Required
Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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