DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

LITTLE EXPLORERS DISCOVERY CENTER

000169115

(573) 636-6461

1002 MYRTLE AVE
JEFFERSON CITY
MO  65101

JEFFERSON CITY DAYCARE CENTER, INC.



 

SCHEIDT, DONNA LYNNE

dscheidt90@aol.com

Incorporated

SHELBY N KOETTING

BIRTH - 8 YEARS

99

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

11 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 20 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS
 
Inspection Information

08/24/2021

10:00 AM

12:33 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2407259511


DocumentDocument-Date
ANNUAL DECLARATION 12/17/2020
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 11/01/2011
SAMPLE FORMS 01/19/1982
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 01/19/1982
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 09/22/1981
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 01/13/1992
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 01/13/1992
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 12/07/2007
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 12/05/1979
POLICIES 12/08/1999
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 12/21/1976
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 11/11/1983
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 03/24/1984
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/19/1982
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 12/01/2015
SANITATION INSPECTION 10/14/2020
APPLICATION 12/03/2019
STAFF SHEET 12/17/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 12/17/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 10/15/2020




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
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 20
Total Children 57
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tabitha Moffat and Michelle Craft with 4 children under 12 months and 3 children age 1 year. Betty Oetting, volunteer, also in the room.
5 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Glenna Barfield and Heather Taylor with 4 children under 12 months and 4 children age 1 year. Carolyn and Keith Fluegel, volunteers, and Linda Pottorff, foster grandmother, also in the classroom.
1 7 MIXED Taylor Pritchett with 6 children age 2 years and 1 child age 3 years.
1 5 MIXED Angela Nix with 2 children age 2 years and 3 children age 3 years. Lovie Barfield arrived during inspection.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Linda Jennings and Lance Nelson in the kitchen with 0 children.
2 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Donna Scheidt with 0 children in the office. Erica Scheidt arrived during inspection.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE John Kliethermes with 0 children on the playground waiting for the school bus.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Pamela Barriere with 9 children age 3 years.
2 5 PRESCHOOL Susan Kliethermes and Diane Gray with 5 children age 5 years.
1 9 PRESCHOOL Melissa Small with 9 children age 4 years.
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Darnae Johnson with 7 children age 2 years.

 
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 in Room 8 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the corner of the wall in the dramatic play area, exposing drywall underneath, which is not an easily cleanable surface.
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

Violation
The walls located in Room 7 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint on the blue wall, exposing drywall underneath, which is not an easily cleanable surface.
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

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bag wipes with "Keep Out of Reach of Children" label. The item(s) was/were located on a low shelf in an accessible basket in the bathroom of Room 5.
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
8/24/2021
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
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file 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 03/26/2021.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (2) (A) states: The provider, within thirty (30) days following the admission of each infant, toddler or preschool child, shall require a medical examination report signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician and completed not more than twelve (12) months prior to admission.
Correction Required
Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
An individualized plan for specialized care for a child with special physical, developmental or behavioral needs was not on file.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.132 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) states: A child who has a special physical, developmental or behavioral need shall have on file an individualized plan for specialized care from a professionally qualified source.
Correction Required
An individualized plan from a professional source shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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 required immunizations verifying the type of vaccine and the month, day and year of administration was not on file for two child(ren).
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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
8/24/2021
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include full name, home address, employers name and address, work schedule and home and work telephone numbers of the 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
8/24/2021
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