DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL LLC

002844631

(816) 689-0118

3501 GENE FIELD RD
ST JOSEPH
MO  64506-1804

THE LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL LLC



 

SIMPSON, STACIE RAE

THELEARNINGTREELLC@YAHOO.COM


MICHELLE RENEE TRUSSELL

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

78

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

28 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 28 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/18/2021

1:10 PM

2:48 PM

UNANNOUNCED

CLOSE SUPERVISION

2406745760


DocumentDocument-Date
APPLICATION 04/20/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 09/07/2020
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 10/05/2020
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 10/05/2020
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 08/11/2020
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 08/11/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/13/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 08/11/2020
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/11/2020
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/11/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 10/05/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/17/2020
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 10/05/2020
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 10/05/2020
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/05/2020
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 10/05/2020
LICENSING ORIENTATION 10/05/2020
SAMPLE FORMS 10/05/2020
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 10/05/2020
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 11/03/2020
POLICIES 11/03/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/03/2020
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 11/03/2020
STAFF SHEET 10/05/2020




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 11
Total Children 56
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Katelyn Lee, was present with children two months to six months of age.
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregiver, Tanner Lundy, was present with 2 eight month olds & a nine month old
2 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Caregivers, Sarah Alysworth & Rebecca Wetzel, was present with children ages 11 months thtrough 21 months of age.
2 16 MIXED Caregivers, Abigail Stucker & Jaymee Allen were present with 11 two year olds & 5 three year olds.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Chantel Anglin & Haleigh Law were in the building but not with children at the time of arrival.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Caregiver, Mindy Halpin was present with 2 three year olds & 8 four year olds.
2 15 SCHOOL AGE Caregivers, Jesikah Allen & Mykayla Martinez, was present with children ages five to 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Compliance
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
Sleeping equipment was not arranged to provide required spacing as evidenced by there was no aisle on the long side of the napping equipment.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (B) 1. D. states: Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall provide a two foot (2') aisle on one long side of the napping equipment.

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
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
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by one immunization record(s) was/were not on file.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/18/2021
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/18/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Cassandra Underwood.
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