DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS CONNECTION

002774092

(573) 431-7100

801 N DESLOGE DR
DESLOGE
MO  63601-3229

A & E CHRISTOPHER LLC



 

BEERS, EMILY TAYLOR

emily.christopher@live.com


JESSICA SPENCER

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

35

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

08/16/2021

7:30 AM

10:37 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2406577394


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/21/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/21/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 05/24/2021
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/21/2021
APPLICATION 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/11/2019
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/11/2019
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/11/2019
POLICIES 07/11/2019
STAFF SHEET 07/11/2019
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/11/2019
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/11/2019
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/11/2019
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 05/17/2019
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 05/06/2019
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 05/16/2019
DAILY SCHEDULE 07/11/2019
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 07/11/2019
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/11/2019
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/11/2019
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/25/2019
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/21/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/24/2021
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 07/30/2019




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 16
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 26
StaffChildClass AgeNote
4 26 MIXED Caregivers: Maggie Mesey, Mackenzie Mesey, Emily Beers and Angela Province with five children two years of age, seven children three years of age, two children four years of age, three children five years of age, seven children six years of age, one child seven years of age and one child nine 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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Emily Beers, Angie Province, Maggie Mesey and Makenzie Mesey within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.
Correction Required
Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by the office 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
8/16/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: hospital disinfectant and Freeze. The item(s) was/were located in a file cabinet in the unlocked office.
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
8/16/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Microban, Lysol toilet cleaner and air freshener. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet in the restroom.
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
8/16/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: three bottles of hand sanitizer and hair detangler. The item(s) was/were located on a shelf in the main play 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
8/16/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: WD-40, Shout, laundry detergent, Oxi Clean, Microban, Soft Scrub and shaving cream. The item(s) was/were located in a cabinet. This cabinet was located in restroom off the main play 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
8/16/2021
Violation
The walls located in the two year old was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the door. The door had rust spots.
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 walls located on the stage was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint was chipping off the wall around the window exposing metal and sheetrock. The finish was chipped off the window exposing the wood.
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 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 the fence was not secure at the top in various areas. This was located near the stationary truck, along the back side of the fence, near the large climber and near the playhouse.
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
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by no barrier on window less than 24 inches from the floor and not constructed of safety glass.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 2. states: Open windows and doors shall be screened securely. Barriers to prevent children from falling against windows or falling from windows shall be provided when windows are less than twenty-four inches (24") from the floor and not constructed of safety glass or other nonbreakable material.
Correction Required
Open windows and doors shall be screened securely and barriers shall be installed as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The walls located in the main play area 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 under the window in the main play 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The door, located in the two year old room, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The door, located in the main play area, used as an exit from the facility was locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (4) (C) 3. states: No door in a means of egress shall be locked against egress travel when the building is occupied. Locking devices that impede or prohibit egress or that cannot be disengaged easily shall not be used. Dead bolt locks that require a key to unlock the door from the inside shall not be used. Locking or latching devices installed on doors shall not be located higher than fifty inches (50") above the finished floor.
Correction Required
Exit doors shall not be locked/impede exit from the building.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
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 Activity Cube/Climber, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by the side of the cube/climber was cracked in two areas.
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
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Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, blue shelves and cubbies, in the main play area/stage was not in good condition as evidenced by trim was either cracked or missing exposing the wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, yellow and blue shelves, in the two year old room was not in good condition as evidenced by trim was either cracked or missing exposing the wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Furniture/equipment, blue shelf, in school age room was not in good condition as evidenced by trim was either cracked or missing exposing the wood.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and 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
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by at least one caregiver certified in age-appropriate first aid was not on site.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required age-appropriate certification in first aid/CPR shall be on file, with at least one caregiver with certification on site.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Two child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include name of family physician or hospital.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

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