DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

FAMILY HOME INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

THOMAS, SHERRY

002135380

(417) 448-5927

822 W SYCAMORE ST
NEVADA
MO  64772-2947

THOMAS, SHERRY



 

THOMAS, SHERRY

SHERRYMATTTHOMAS@YAHOO.COM


LAKEN DILDAY

BIRTH - 12 YEARS

10

FAMILY HOME

UP TO 10 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 2 WITH 1 ADULT CAREGIVER; UP TO 6 CHILDREN IN CARE NO MORE THAN 3 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
 
Inspection Information

09/27/2021

9:58 AM

11:22 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2409187349


DocumentDocument-Date
CHILD CARE/DISCIPLINE POLICIES 07/29/2009
DAILY SCHEDULE 01/01/2009
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 11/24/2008
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 11/24/2008
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 01/14/2009
POLICIES 07/29/2009
ASSISTANT APPROVAL REQUEST 01/20/2015
APPLICATION 01/09/2019
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 01/17/2019
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 12/01/2020
SANITATION INSPECTION 12/22/2020
EQUIPMENT LIST 03/09/2021
ANNUAL DECLARATION 03/09/2021
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 03/09/2021

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:00PM   5:00PM   1/12/2017



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 6
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 7
StaffChildClass AgeNote
1 7 MIXED Caregiver Sherry Thomas was present with seven children. One child was under the age of 2 and six children were ages 2 to 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
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by a scanner cord and lamp cord were hanging from the middle and bottom shelf. The hanging cords created a strangulation hazard or if pulled the equipment could fall on a child.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (A) states: The premises 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
9/27/2021
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by open french doors leading into the rest of the home. Children could gain access to cleaning supplies and exercise equipment.
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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/27/2021
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: free weights, a hot wax warmer, and 4 bottles of liquid printer ink. The item(s) was/were located in the family room near the TV.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (1) (J) 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
9/27/2021
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 approximately 7 inches.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 1. states: An 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. It shall be fenced when necessary for the protection of children from traffic, water or other hazards. For family day care homes 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. 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 and provide a safe fence around the outdoor play area as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date
9/27/2021
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe/well-maintained for children's activities as evidenced by the plastic weed cover was exposed creating a tripping hazard.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (3) (A) 5. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
There was evidence of spiders/webs in the family room hanging from a mounted deer head.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (A) 9. states: The home shall be clean at all times and free of dirt, insects, spiders, rodents or other pests.
Correction Required
The facility shall be clean and pest free.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/27/2021
Violation
Bathroom supplies were not available and accessible to children as evidenced by toilet paper was not within children's reach.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.085 Physical Requirements of the Family Day Care Home (2) (C) 1. C. states: An individual cloth towel for each child or paper towels, soap and toilet paper shall be provided and easily accessible so the children can reach them without assistance. If individual towels are used, they shall be laundered daily.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide required supplies accessible for children's use.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/27/2021
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The requirements for protective outlet covers were not met as evidenced by an uncovered electrical socket in the family area.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.086 Fire Safety 11 (B) states: Protective covers or inserts for electrical receptacles shall be installed in all areas occupied by children.
Correction Required
The facility shall use protective outlet covers as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility's disaster and emergency plan was not available in each room used for child care as evidenced by the emergency and disaster plan was not available in the play room.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (2) (A) states: At all times, a copy of the facility's disaster emergency plan is readily available in the office area and in each room used for care of children.
Correction Required
The facilities disaster and emergency plan must be available in required locations.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Requirements for feeding equipment for infants and toddlers were not met as evidenced by the restraints were not available.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.095 Furniture, Equipment and Materials 1 (C) 2 states: Infants and toddlers. Infants and toddlers who are unable to sit at a table shall be served meals at a feeding table, high chair, infant seat or other safely designed infant seating equipment. Equipment shall be provided which will allow a child to sit comfortably and securely while being fed. Appropriate restraints shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide and use infant/toddler feeding equipment, with appropriate restraints, as required.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
Outdoor equipment, 3 razor scooters, 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
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
9/27/2021
19 CSR 30-61.105 The Child Care Provider and Other Child Care Personnel
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.115 Day Care Family and Household
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.125 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
19 CSR 30-61.135 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
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
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
One child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
One child(ren) records did not include employers' address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
19 CSR 30-61.210 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
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

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