DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

KIDS KOUNTRY DAY CARE

002722978

(816) 779-8687

717 S STATE ROUTE J
PECULIAR
MO  64078-9579

JODEAN, LLC



 

SCHUSTER, AMANDA

kidskountry13@gmail.com


GREGG GILLEN

6 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

167

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

32 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 16 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 32 CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS; 76 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

09/16/2021

10:25 AM

3:49 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2408674553


DocumentDocument-Date
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 07/26/2018
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 07/26/2018
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/26/2018
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 07/26/2018
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 07/26/2018
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 07/26/2018
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 06/11/2018
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 06/11/2018
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 06/11/2018
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 07/31/2018
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 08/23/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 08/23/2018
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 09/21/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 07/30/2018
POLICIES 07/26/2018
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 09/24/2018
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 09/25/2018
DAILY SCHEDULE 09/25/2018
SAMPLE FORMS 07/26/2018
SANITATION INSPECTION 06/01/2021
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 08/27/2021
APPLICATION 06/30/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 09/16/2021
STAFF SHEET 08/25/2020
ANNUAL DECLARATION 09/16/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 09/16/2021




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 8
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 13
Total Children 75
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Kamber Frost and Darla Dickerson were caring for seven children, 2/3 months, 3/6 months and 2/9 months
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Tori Lair was caring for four children, 1/10 month, 1/6 month and 2/8 month
1 8 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Madison Knight and Sorenity Estes were caring for eight children 12-23 months old.
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS Katie Gay was caring for four children 12-23 months old.
1 10 MIXED Erin Manion was caring for ten children 8/4 year olds and 2/5 year olds.
1 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Amanda Schuster/Director was present in the office with no children.
1 7 PRESCHOOL Rylie Wells was caring for seven children 4/4 years old and 3/5 years old.
2 11 PRESCHOOL Jessica Paxton and Danette Brown were caring for eleven children 3-4 years old.
1 10 PRESCHOOL Laura Roberts was caring for ten children all 3 years old
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Terri Harrison was caring for seven children all 2's
1 7 TWO YEAR OLDS Cameron Ferguson was caring for seven children all 2's

 
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 facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be accessible without hazard.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table was not safe in that needs a mirror on the wall.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (4) (A) states: A safe diapering table with a waterproof washable surface shall be used for changing diapers. The diapering table shall be located within or adjacent to the group space so the caregiver using the diapering table can maintain supervision of his/her group of children at all times.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Lysol, Borax and cleaning chemicals. The item(s) was/were located under open cabinets.
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
9/16/2021
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by door to laundry room unsecured.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) 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

19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements of 19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety were not met as evidenced by the disaster and tornado drill record was not available on the premises.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.087 Fire Safety (2) (F) states: Child care staff shall conduct at least one (1) fire drill each month and a disaster drill at least every three (3) months. The disaster drills shall include tornado drills. The provider shall maintain a written record at the facility of the date, type of drill, time required to evacuate the building, and number of children present during the drill.
Correction Required
Fire, tornado, and other disaster drills shall be completed and recorded as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/16/2021
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
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: Rylie Wells, Glenna Dickerson, Kathryn Gay, Faithlyn High, Camron Ferguson, Madison Knight, Rebeka Dickerson.
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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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: Alyssa Baker missing 12 hrs., Brianna Brown missing 7 hrs., Danette Brown missing 9 hrs., Carrie Cole missing 5 hrs., Kamber Frost missing 9 hrs., Terri Fryer missing 8 hrs., Constance GIbb missing 12 hrs., Erin Manion missing 8 hrs., Jessica Paxton missing 9 hrs., Laura Roberts missing 9 hrs., Lisa Rushing missing 8 hrs., Amanda Schuster missing 10 hrs.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-62.102 Personnel (3) (A) states: The center director, group child care home provider, all other caregivers, and those volunteers who are counted in staff/child ratios shall obtain at least twelve (12) clock hours of child-care related training during each calendar year. 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

19 CSR 30-62.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
19 CSR 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Rylie Wells, Glenna Dickerson, Kathryn Gay, Faithlyn High, Rylie Wells, Glenna Dickerson, Kathryn Gay, Faithlyn High, Kaitlyn Boman, Rebeka Dickerson, Madison Knight and Tori Lair 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 30-62.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (A) states: All persons working in a day care facility in any capacity during child care hours, including volunteers counted in staff/child ratios, shall be in good physical and emotional health with no physical or mental conditions which would interfere with child care responsibilities. These persons shall have a medical examination report, signed by a licensed physician or registered nurse who is under the supervision of a licensed physician, on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure or within thirty (30) days following employment.
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 Rylie Wells, Glenna Dickerson, Kathryn Gay, Faithlyn High, .
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

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/16/2021
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
Not Observed
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 Child B and C 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
Not Observed
19 CSR 30-62.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Rylie Wells, Glenna Dickerson, Camron Ferguson, Kathryn Gay, Faithlyn High and Rebeka Dickerson.
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