DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

STEPPING STONES CHILD CARE CENTER

000357804

(573) 364-1790

814 B HIGHWAY O
ROLLA
MO  65401

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

PO BOX 64
ROLLA
MO  65402-0064

MATHENIA, LEDA MARIE

ledamathenia@gmail.com


SHELBY N KOETTING

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

130

LICENSE EXEMPT PROGRAM

24 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/16/2021

1:00 PM

4:11 PM

ANNOUNCED

ANNUAL

2407259505


DocumentDocument-Date
NOTICE OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 08/20/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 06/23/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 07/13/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with rules.
Open Violations: 13
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 12
Total Children 63
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Cindy Teague and Marissa Rose with 7 children ages 16-24 months (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 5 children).
1 3 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Brittany O'Hara with 3 children age 1 year (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 5 children).
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Nikki Sprenkle with 2 children under 12 months (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 5 children).
1 7 MIXED Alana Settle with 7 children ages 2-3 years (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 10 children).
3 33 MIXED Sarah Lilley, Destiny Conway, and Elizabeth Keeney with 13 children age 4 years (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 15 children) and 20 school-age children (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 20 children) in the gymnasium.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Leda Mathenia in the office with 0 children.
2 3 SCHOOL AGE Nichole Akers and Aliceon Skyles with 3 school-age children (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 20 children).
1 8 TWO YEAR OLDS Kelsey Reid with 8 children age 2 years (ratio for this age group is 1 staff to 10 children).

 
19 CSR 30-60.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for two child(ren).
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.020 Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures (6) (C) states: A child care facility operated by a religious organization shall provide the parent or guardian enrolling the child two (2) copies of the Notice of Parental Responsibility form for the enrolling parent to acknowledge, by signature, having read and accepted the information. One (1) copy shall be kept by the parent or guardian and the other copy shall be retained in the child's record at the facility.
Correction Required
The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-60.050 Staffing Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Donna Brown 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 30-60.060 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 01/18/2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by an immunization record was not on file the first day a child attended and there was no exemption on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (3) states: Child care facilities shall meet immunization requirements for children as defined by section 210.003, RSMo.
Correction Required
Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by the school-age child health report was not on file the first day the child attended - the admission date was 05/31/2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (4) states: A parent of a school-age child shall provide a statement at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 01/13/2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (2) states: Within thirty (30) days following the admission of an infant, toddler or preschool child, a physical assessment report signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse shall be on file at the facility. The facility may use the department's physical assessment form, MO 580-1878 (6-94), or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department's form. The report shall have been completed not more than twelve (12) months before admission.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by the school-age child health report was not on file the first day the child attended - the admission date was 08/10/2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (4) states: A parent of a school-age child shall provide a statement at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Requirements for children's medical examination reports were not met as evidenced by the school-age child health report was not on file the first day the child attended - the admission date was 05/31/2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (4) states: A parent of a school-age child shall provide a statement at the time of enrollment indicating the child's health history, any current health problems and any restrictions necessary for the child's care.
Correction Required
Children's physical assessment reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for Donna Brown, Brittany O'Hara, Nikki Sprenkle, and Cindy Teague as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.060 Health Requirements (1) (D) . states: All caregivers working in a facility during child care hours shall be in good health. They shall have a physical assessment, including a tuberculosis status assessment by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse. A physical assessment report, signed by a licensed physician or registered professional nurse, shall be on file at the time of employment or within thirty (30) days following employment.
Correction Required
Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-60.070 Responsibilities of Caregivers
Compliance
19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the date and/or type of drill were not recorded.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.080 Fire Safety Requirements 5 (B) states: A written record shall be kept of the dates and types of drills conducted.
Correction Required
Fire and tornado drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-60.090 Sanitation Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled in that a toilet in the preschool room next to the cafeteria was soiled with urine.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.090 Sanitation Requirements 2 (A) states: Toilets, urinals and hand washing sinks shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the toilet was soiled in that a toilet in the boys bathroom off of the gymnasium was soiled with feces.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.090 Sanitation Requirements 2 (A) states: Toilets, urinals and hand washing sinks shall be clean and odor free.
Correction Required
Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
19 CSR 30-60.100 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: three step cleaning solutions. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked sinks in both boys and girls bathrooms in the gymnasium.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.100 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (D) states: Hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages or hazardous personal care items shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related materials.
Correction Required
Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The walls located in the girls bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by duct tape in place of baseboard, which is unsanitary and not easily cleaned.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.100 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 (F) states: Walls, ceilings, floors and equipment shall be finished with materials that can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipped paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. The facility shall be free of all lead hazards and asbestos that is friable or dangerous.
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
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by outlet uncovered in the bear cubs room next to the cot storage.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.100 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 states: The premises of all facilities shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
Correction Required
The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of an excess amount of dead leaves that could harbor pests on the upper playground fence row.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.100 Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C) states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities. It shall be well-maintained and free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, barbed wire, open wells, rocks and other debris, and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-60.110 Transportation and Field Trip Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-60.120 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by one child files did not have the full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers’ name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-60.120 Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 (B) states: The full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, work schedule, home and work telephone numbers, and employer's name and address.
Correction Required
An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/16/2021
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.003 Immunizations of children required, when, exceptions--duties of administrator, report--notification of parents, when.
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.
Compliance
RSMo 210.254 Religious organization operating facilities exempt under licensing laws required to file parental notice of responsibility and fire, safety inspections annually.
Compliance
RSMo 210.255 Religious organizations operating facility in violation, procedure - noncompliance after notice, prosecutor may act or attorney general.
Compliance
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection was not approved.
Licensing Rule Reference
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. states: All buildings and premises used by a child-care facility to care for more than six children except those exempted from the licensing provisions of the department of health and senior services pursuant to subdivisions (1) to (15) of subsection 1 of section 210.211, shall be inspected annually for fire and safety by the state fire marshal, the marshal's designee or officials of a local fire district and for health and sanitation by the department of health and senior services or officials of the local health department. Evidence of compliance with the inspections required by this section shall be kept on file and available to parents of children enrolling in the child-care facility.
Correction Required
An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date