DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC

002540021

(573) 840-5082

1801 W MAUD ST
POPLAR BLUFF
MO  63901-4005

UNITY ACADEMY, LLC



 

FOUST, BREANNA MARIE

UNITYACADEMY2015@GMAIL.COM


SAMINA C HISE

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 24 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT
 
Inspection Information

08/24/2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

2406912564


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/27/2015
POLICIES 06/25/2015
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 07/27/2015
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 07/27/2015
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 07/27/2015
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/25/2015
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 06/12/2015
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/24/2015
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/24/2015
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 08/06/2015
DAILY SCHEDULE 08/06/2015
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 08/06/2015
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/06/2015
SAMPLE FORMS 07/28/2015
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/06/2017
APPLICATION 05/14/2019
EQUIPMENT LIST 07/06/2021
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 12/07/2015
STAFF SHEET 06/13/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 08/06/2015
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 07/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 05/25/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 07/06/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 07/06/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: NA
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.

 
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 walls located by the gate in the school aged room was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint is chipping exposing sheet rock.
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.

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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
Violation
The walls located under the letter signs in the three-four year old classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint is chipping exposing sheet rock.
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.

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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
Violation
The walls located under the crib in the newborn classroom was/were not finished with material which can be cleaned easily as evidenced by paint is chipping exposing sheet rock.
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.

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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for cloth or plastic coated books. The facility needed an additional 24 items in this category.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (2) (C) 1. D. states: Cloth or plastic coated books.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide approved equipment as required.

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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
A facility orientation was not documented and available for review for all caregivers. The following staff need documentation of a facility orientation: Emily Birdsong, Hannah Humphreys, Tasha Kirkpatrick, Riplie Pedigo, Hannah Stucker and Katelyn Summers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (1) (K) . states: The child care provider shall ensure that within seven (7) days of employment or volunteering and before being left alone with children that caregivers receive a facility orientation. The child care provider shall ensure that documentation verifying completion of the facility orientation is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver. The facility orientation shall include:
Correction Required
The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days and documentation verifying completion is maintained and on file for review by the department for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
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 Mercedys Waite.
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

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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child(s) file(s) did not have the parental acknowledgement they have been notified that they may request whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed for currently enrolled in or attending the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (8) (E) 8. F. states: They have been notified that they may request notice at initial enrollment in or attendance at the facility or upon request of whether there are children for whom an immunization exemption has been filed currently enrolled in or attending the facility
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as requested.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
8/10/2021
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
Two child(ren) records did not include name, address and telephone number 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
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Compliance Date
8/23/2021
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