DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

TUCK, BALINDA

000644744

(417) 262-0644

264 SE 20TH RD
LAMAR
MO  64759-9274

TUCK, BALINDA



 

TUCK, BALINDA

balindatuck@yahoo.com


LEAH WHITE

BIRTH - 6 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; IF ONLY 4 CHILDREN PRESENT, ALL CHILDREN MAY BE UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 2 ADULT CAREGIVERS; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER
 
Inspection Information

08/12/2021

12:10 PM

1:59 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2407394289


DocumentDocument-Date
EQUIPMENT LIST 08/12/2021
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/16/2012
APPLICATION 06/17/2020
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/17/2020
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/17/2020
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/17/2020
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 05/20/2021
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 05/01/2019
POLICIES 09/22/1994
OWNER/PROVIDER REFERENCES 08/03/1994
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 08/02/1994
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 08/02/1994
ASSISTANT REFERENCES 07/26/2013
SANITATION INSPECTION 08/09/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 08/11/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 10
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 1
Total Children 5
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 5 MIXED Caregiver Balinda Tuck was present with five children from age 1 to age 4.

 
19 CSR 30-61.025 Organization and Administration
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.045 Licensing Process
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Balinda Tuck, Terry Tuck, and Julie Rector within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The annual sanitation inspection was not conducted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements (2) (B) states: Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements.
Correction Required
The facility shall submit evidence of compliance with annual sanitation requirements.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/9/2021
Violation
The listing of household members and assistants was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements (1) (C) states: A listing of household members and assistant(s).
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit a listing of all household members and assistants.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The equipment list was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements (1) (B) states: A current list of available equipment.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit an equipment list as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2021
Violation
The Annual Declaration was not submitted.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.055 Annual Requirements (1) (A) states: An Annual Declaration for Licensed Facility form, promulgated as of 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php indicating the licensee’s intent to continue operating a licensed family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules.
Correction Required
The child care provider shall submit the Annual Declaration as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
8/11/2021
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by large tree roots exposed underneath the tire swing.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 7. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The provider did not provide resilient material necessary for the protection of children as evidenced by the horse swing has compact sand that has lost its resiliency.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 7. states: The provider shall be responsible for the type, depth and fall-zone area of resilient material necessary for the protection of children.
Correction Required
Appropriate type, depth and fall zone area of resilient material shall be provided for the protection of children.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by a child gate was needed to keep children from accessing the family area of the home, including a stairway.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (E) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/23/2021
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Stationary equipment, wooden swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment had exposed footings.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Stationary equipment, wooden swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was placed in close proximity to other equipment which could cause a collision hazard - the equipment location and measured distance from other equipment was approximately 6 inches away from other swing bays.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 3 (D) states: Stationary equipment such as swings, slides and climbers shall be securely anchored, have no exposed footings and be placed to avoid accidents or collisions.
Correction Required
Stationary equipment shall be safely installed, stable and securely anchored.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, alligator see-saws, in the outdoor play area was not in good condition as evidenced by missing handle bars.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 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 equipment shall have no exposed hazards.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the assistant(s), Kelly VanKirk, did not complete safe sleep training within the past three years. .
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (5) . states: Safe Sleep Training. Every three (3) years the provider and assistant(s) in a family child care home licensed to provide care for infants less than one (1) year of age shall successfully complete department-approved training regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations contained in the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Technical report – SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment, by Moon RY, which is incorporated by reference in this rule as published in PEDIATRICS Volume 138, No. 5, November 1, 2016 and available at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938.full.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
Correction Required
The child care provider and assistant(s) shall complete department approved safe sleep training as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
6/23/2021
Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2020, the staff listed need the following information: Balinda Tuck needs documentation on OPEN to show she completed 8 additional clock hours for 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (A) states: The provider shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child care-related training during each calendar year. Any assistant who works or volunteers more than five (5) hours per week shall meet the same training requirements. Clock hour training shall be approved by the department.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each caregiver.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
3/22/2021
Violation
A caregiver did not submit the Clock Hour Training Reassignment form to apply current year's clock hours for the prior year. The following staff need clock hours reassigned to the previous year: Balinda Tuck needs 8 hours moved from 2021 to 2020.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel (4) (I) states: Clock hours earned to complete the previous year’s requirements shall not be applied to the current year’s clock hour requirements. Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form, promulgated as of July 2018 and incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php, to the OPEN Initiative to assign clock hours to the appropriate year.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall submit the Clock Hour Training Credit Reassignment form to reassign current year's clock hours to the prior year.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report did not contain all required information as evidenced by there was no medical form on file for Balinda Tuck.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (G) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the provider may use his/her own form if it contains all the information on the department's form.
Correction Required
Medical reports shall be on file as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
A medical examination report did not include a completed Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form for Balinda Tuck.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports (1) (E) . 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.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information as evidenced by authorization for emergency medical care was not completed.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures (6) (E) 3 states: Instructions for action to be taken if the parent(s) or physician designated by the parent(s) cannot be reached in an emergency and permission for emergency medical care.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
8/12/2021
19 CSR 30-61.145 Nighttime Care
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.155 Overlap Care of Children
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.165 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.175 Child Care Program
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.185 Health Care
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.190 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.200 Transportation and Field Trips
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-61.210 Records and Reports
Compliance
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
RSMo 210.252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized.
Compliance